Match Thread Middlesbrough vs Coventry City Play off Semi final 2nd leg Match Thread - Wednesday 17th May (7 Viewers)

[Sick Boy]

Agreed. To not have one shot on goal all game is diabolical frankly and hasn't really been touched upon enough.

There seems to be some delusion that it was all part of some masterplan, it was poor.

 

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[KenilworthSkyBlue]

There were a couple of blocked shots that wouldve been on target. Vik had one when he cut inside box second half, defender dived full length and blocked. They defended really well both in how they set up and last ditch efforts to block/intercept.

Both teams set up really not to lose first and win second, standard first leg game unless early goal opens things up.

It's a futile argument though as by definition they're not on target. I don't really get why posters are so hung up on this.

Credit where it's due Middlesbrough forced us to resort to said long shots that probably would've been saved anyway if on target. They were excellent defensively as we were.

 

[KenilworthSkyBlue]

There seems to be some delusion that it was all part of some masterplan, it was poor.

Agreed. Understandably there were nerves and it was vital we didn't lose, but really it was a performance you'd expect of an away PO fixture, not a home one.

 

[Joy Division]

From the 'Boro forum.

Been told it will be a flag night, so hope atmosphere is like Brighton game.

Red fraction, flag day, it’s going to be 12 against 11.

A flag night it’s sending shivers down my spine. Red fraction deserve a lot of credit.

They've got flags lads, no point turning up on Wednesday.

 

[Robinshio]

There seems to be some delusion that it was all part of some masterplan, it was poor.

very similar to the notts county game in - we did have 1 shot on target that day - the penalty
I dont think we have anything to fear from them so long as our players are all on their game

 

[Boosh]

From the 'Boro forum.





They've got flags lads, no point turning up on Wednesday.

Their fans were ridiculously quiet yesterday which is strange as they tend to be vocal at the Riverside

 

[David O'Day]

From the 'Boro forum.





They've got flags lads, no point turning up on Wednesday.

Let's hope they are louder than their away following were

 

[Speedie's Head]

Yesterday was disappointing, especially the first 25 min. We were lucky to escape but we did. Robins said the same. It's time to move on

 

[Joy Division]

Let's hope they are louder than their away following were

Tbf their home support is usually decent but their vocal backing yesterday was dire. Not sure if it was the early start and 12pm kick off but barely heard a peep from them

 

[pusbccfc]

From the 'Boro forum.





They've got flags lads, no point turning up on Wednesday.

Some complete rubbish being spouted on their forum today. All saying we couldn't sell out the home leg. Do they not realise they sold out days before Boro did?

Very confident too. All think McNair has sussed Gyok and that their atmosphere is going to be the best in history on Wednesday.

 

[pusbccfc]

Tbf their home support is usually decent but their vocal backing yesterday was dire. Not sure if it was the early start and 12pm kick off but barely heard a peep from them

It's been shit all season according to other fans. Their little ultra section has been intent on starting silly songs that no one can join in with.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

More like need other players to get forward and support him.

We still need him to get the ball under, get on the turn and do what he does best.

 

[Offhegoes]

very similar to the notts county game in - we did have 1 shot on target that day - the penalty
I dont think we have anything to fear from them so long as our players are all on their game

We were poor in that 1st leg against Notts. Soft penalty too. Come the 2nd leg it was like a completely different team.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

We were poor in that 1st leg against Notts. Soft penalty too. Come the 2nd leg it was like a completely different team.

We did get lucky with the officials in both legs too.

 

[andrew.roberts]

Just wondering I had a shite view side on. But it seemed like that bullet shot from Hamer was on target? That hit the defender. It seemed at time he struck it very well would have tested the keeper for sure it seems. Clutching at straws. Lol

Did seem at times they nullified us so well we didnt have many chances to shoot from distance.

It certainly looked very much on target watching on the telly

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[Gint11]

Their fans were ridiculously quiet yesterday which is strange as they tend to be vocal at the Riverside

Their fans were shite at the Riverside last Monday.

 

[Boosh]

From the 'Boro forum.





They've got flags lads, no point turning up on Wednesday.

Red Flags is my favourite song atm as well:

 

[pusbccfc]

Red Flags is my favourite song atm as well:

Freezing is better.

 

[Otis]

Fell asleep this afternoon.

Dreamt about Wednesday night. We played really, really well and we're the better team, but then with time running out and it still at 0-0, the ball landed at the feet of Jones for them in our 6 yard box on the right hand side of the goal. Hamer put in a really fabulous tackle and nicked the ball off him and cleared it upfield . The ref gave it as a pen though. A real travesty. They scored and we lost 1-0.

Michael Carrick then stuck his head round the City team's dressing room after the game, grinned and said something sarcastic to Mark Robins and then disappeared back down the corridor.

It was so realistic. The only thing that made me slightly less worried, was that the game was played on a Sunday parks pitch and that I was in the dugout. Phew.

 

[Joy Division]

Their fans were shite at the Riverside last Monday.

Did they have flags though?

 

[Boosh]

Freezing is better.

Indeed, what a bop

 

[Otis]

Did they have flags though?

Only bring them out occasionally and when it suits their whim.

I hate flags of convenience.

 

[David O'Day]

We did get lucky with the officials in both legs too.

*rolls eyes

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

*rolls eyes

First leg soft penalty
Second leg onside goal ruled out

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

First leg soft penalty
Second leg onside goal ruled out

More than that they had one incorrectly rules offside but it’s all swings and roundabouts I’m sure

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

More than that they had one incorrectly rules offside but it’s all swings and roundabouts I’m sure

Oh it is just for that tie we had Lady Luck on our side

 

[M&B Stand]

You need the rub of the green in most games, especially where fine margins decide things.
We’ve played Boro twice in a week and couldn't be separated. It Points to, if either team gets a bit of luck that could swing it.

I just hope we turn up and give ourselves every chance

 

[Covcraig@bury]

I’ve booked my hotel albeit ( free cancellation)
I’m having none of this negativity.
2-1 win #PUSB

 

[Deleted member 9744]

I think Diallo is the best player i have seen in the Championship this season.

Pity we have no real link with Man Utd, they’ve sent out some quality loans this season. Diallo, Hannibal, Fernandez just off the top of my head

 

[Gint11]

Did they have flags though?

Nope

 

[Deleted member 9744]

I think a lot of this is going to come down to fitness rather than tactics. If they were fit and ready to go you’d have Sheaf/Hamer/Allen/Palmer in there no question.

Yes most of the selections will be based on fitness not who is the best player. None of us know how fit Allen, Sheaf and Palmer is or even Hamer for that matter.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Yes most of the selections will be based on fitness not who is the best player. None of us know how fit Allen, Sheaf and Palmer is or even Hamer for that matter.

Recovery and attitude

 

[clint van damme]

I think Diallo is the best player i have seen in the Championship this season.

I should think so, he cost a fortune.

 

[Robinshio]

More than that they had one incorrectly rules offside but it’s all swings and roundabouts I’m sure

and we should have had a penalty in the 1st leg for handball, and they should have had a player sent off in the 2nd -
so yes, total swings and roundabouts

 

[shepardo01]

Robins has often talked this season in his post match interviews about staying in the game and being in the game as long as you can go (which is obviously really isn't it!)... but this has usually been regarding shape and not going being over adventurous....
This is exactly what he will do on Wednesday whether we like it/have other ideas or not! .......
Is it the right thing to do?.... who knows/time will tell....
Don't expect much different from us on Wednesday....