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

[mmttww]

Give the ball away less in our own half and be more decisive when we make chances and we'll win this. Easier said than done, but we're well in it. Doyle might be worth replacing with Panzo if he can't sort his passing out, now he's booked. Kelly needs to up it for me as well or I'd give Eccles a shot but probably not while it's level.

 

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[jordan210]

We've still not had a shot on target.

we only need one

 

[Grendel]

Refs doing fine everyone is in his face

From a neutral view it’s a dull game - it’s a chess match compared to last night - both teams are not wanting to concede first

Hamer and Gyokeres need to get on top of their back line and we have a real chance

 

[Evo1883]

We've still not had a shot on target.

To be fair mark they've had 2 shots on target in a game and a half but less overall shots... it's a close game

 

[Covkid1968#]

My round

Too late mate… had to go and get one

 

[larry_david]

Got to test the keeper, anything could happen

2 cov following in, 3 defenders, you absolutely smash it across goal. This is the play off semi final second leg, you may only get one chance!!

 

[Otis]

I think we've been OK in patches and not good enough in others.
I still got the feeling this is going to end in a penalty shootout!

Yep, I have already dialled the first two 9's.

 

[Il Pirata]

Mcnair has pocketed Vik 3 games straight

Always a bit easier when Vik is controlling the ball like Kevin Kyle.

 

[skyblu3sk]

Both teams playing well and fecking hell is this close. Come on Sky blues find a moment of genius.

 

[kg82]

I’m absolutely sick with nerves.

 

[Danceswithhorses]

Still anyone's game...we look more like we usually are as a team in this formation..ok not many chances, but the defence has been pretty solid.
Fancy us to nick one here.

 

[steve101]

Thought Doyle was a little nervy to start but was impressed with how assured everyone else was. Like the way we are playing it quickly across the back too.

 

[pipkin73]

McFadz MOM so far for me, covered everyone and done his own job.
We often play out a 0-0 first half and then go for it more second half.
Middlesbrough have a great record of scoring first 15mins of the second half so let's come back out,
keep it tight and then go for it.
Gyorkeres has to try some shit housery and draw fouls from the 2 booked players,
you know they are going to try it with Hamer.
Come on City, we can do this.

 

[skyblu3sk]

Mcnair has pocketed Vik 3 games straight

 

[shmmeee]

we only need one

We don’t even need that #TeamNoGoalPromotion #TeamPens

 

[TomRad85]

Boro been better but its clear they struggle to break us down. Need to continue to frustrate them and be clinical at the other end.

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[Sky Blue Harry H]

What we do seem to have done is spread doubt into the Boro crowd and players, I thought we might crumble if we conceded an early goal . We didn't and have played with belief. Players haven't hidden and are giving their all - that's all we ask for as fans.

 

[Briles]

Mcnair yellow could be pivotal. Gotta stand off more now. I cant cope though. If I die during the second half can someone delete my browser history. Ta

 

[Otis]

Thought Doyle was a little nervy to start but was impressed with how assured everyone else was. Like the way we are playing it quickly across the back too.

Yes, defence has done well. McNally has been a bit sloppy with his distribution though. Bidwell and McFadzean have stood out.

 

[The CableGuy]

We've still not had a shot on target.

Our xG is slightly higher than Boro's so far. Happy with the performance, we just need to be ruthless when chances come.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Main threat is Giles and his balls into the box. Just saw a stat that 40% of their attacks coming down the left flank.

 

[Fysnkysc]

Nothing wrong with our intensity

There is when it comes to closing them down, they have had 10/15 balls into the box from Giles

 

[SIR ERNIE]

Boro will definitely be targeting our players on yellow.

 

[skyblu3sk]

Boro been better but its clear they struggle to break us down. Need to continue to frustrate them and be clinical at the other end.

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Have they been? I couldn't call it!

 

[shmmeee]

we have a real chance

 

[napolimp]

Boro will definitely be targeting our players on yellow.

I don't think the ref will want to send anyone off.

 

[The Philosopher]

Packing the midfield has changed the dynamics.

Just need a break for Gyok

 

[ptr]

This second half is really going to be a battle of tactics and managerial decisions. Who holds their nerve? They won’t be comfortable with McNair on a yellow nor will we with Doyle.

Do we go for it and send Esbrand in an attacking role or do we send on an Eccles or a Godden to keep our shape?

If it was up to me, wouldn’t have a fucking clue. In Robins we trust.

 

[The CableGuy]

Boro will definitely be targeting our players on yellow.

Then we target McNair.

 

[hamil99]

The yellow for McNair could be pivotal, but I'm sure they would say the same about Hamers.

Such an even game. It felt, by far, the longest half of football this season.

 

[steve101]

This second half is really going to be a battle of tactics and managerial decisions. Who holds their nerve? They won’t be comfortable with McNair on a yellow nor will we with Doyle.

Do we go for it and send Esbrand in an attacking role or do we send on an Eccles or a Godden to keep our shape?

If it was up to me, wouldn’t have a fucking clue. In Robins we trust.

If Wilson-Esbrand comes on, l would be inclined to keep Bidwell on and take Doyle off

 

[The CableGuy]

Good start!

 

[Paul Anthony]

Trying too many passes, someone needs to just have a go.

 

[mark82]

Surely handball by Giles?

 

[Sick Boy]

Just fecking shoot!!