Middlesborough Match Thread

[hogesar 9,671]

I like how much our playere are communicating with one another.

[hogesar 9,671]

Those who made out Husband couldnt play football certainly jumped to conclusions. Not looking forward to him proving me wrong but nice and solid again so far tonight.

[Rock The Boat 1,332]

When we score first we are so hard to break down

[ricardo 7,395]

keep solid[Y]

[Guest]

I think we looked fairly steady at the back that half and only the odd scare.

Up front is a bit of a problem. I think Cam has to realise that no-one is going to be rushing past for flick ons etc and he might be better just holding it up.

If Oliveira can be risked I would put him on no later than 60 minutes. I think we have the talent there to get a second if a chance comes.

[Guest]

Does anybodys Ifollow keep buffering?

Several times that half I had to keep hitting the Match Live button.

[SwindonCanary 455]

BIG UP for the 428  Norwich fans that made the trip

[kick it off 1,952]

KG - I can''t watch on WiFi. Buffers conrstantly. Plugged into my router it is perfect though so might be worth trying that.

Awful miss from Cam. Hate to say it but I think he''s past it.

[Guest]

That should have been two and the game sewn up

[hogesar 9,671]

Cam.past it?!?! Hes had a very good game so far as the lone striker. Created space for Maddison and held the ball up well.

[kick it off 1,952]

Agree with Husband nice and solid tonight. Not quite sure where you''re getting ''again'' from though Hoge, unless you''re counting a couple of minute sub cameos?

I wrote him off as he was abysmal. Can only comment on what I see and what I saw was some of the worst performances in a city shirt I have ever seen and several goals he cost us. Will take more than 1 game where he''s done ok to convince me he is starting quality but tonight is a good start so far.

[kick it off 1,952]

I''m not disputing he works hard and ploughed the lone furrow well, but hes had several good opportunities this season and fluffed them all except the wrongly disallowed header. As a striker he should be scoring 1 vs 1s when he has a favourable angle.

[lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0]

This time last year was Newcastle away... please no repeat.

[Guest]

Mandatory Tettey booking.

[hogesar 9,671]

Yeah but Oliviera has missed some very good chances too. Although you would back Oliviera more than Jerome in a one on one. But to say he''s past it is a little OTT when his all round game has been as good as it ever has been tonight really. I doubt the Boro defenders will feel they''ve had it easy.

Husband, i said again because im sure he had a good game in the cup last week?

[Ginja 26]

The ref is a complete and utter w*nker, double standards all the time.

[Guest]

Stiepermann on for Wildschut.

[westcoastcanary 173]

How many times has Klose given the ball away and put us back under pressure?

[Guest]

You are right about Klose. Too casual some times. Concentration is paramount as a defender.

Howson finally gets a yellow after kicking Maddison up the khyber.

[hogesar 9,671]

I know Westcoast.

Can you imagine if it was Martin who''d aimlessly passed the ball straight to them? There would be 8 threads already..

[Drazen Muzinic 1,445]

[quote user="kick it off"]I hope we cynically waste the entire game in the most pathetic fashion now, like they did to us at Carrow Road in Wembley season.[/quote]

It''s a shame "Stay down Dimi" Konstantopolous isn''t on the pitch.

Be fun comparing how quickly he can really move in comparison to that shameful night.😀

[kick it off 1,952]

Ah forgot about the cup - fair shout there Hoge

[hogesar 9,671]

Also KIO i was away for the first two home games so I didnt see Husbands performances then, not in their entirety anyway. So I probably rate him a bit more tjan most haha!

[kick it off 1,952]

Scum attendance just been announced... 14,900 with 800 coming from Sunderland. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[kick it off 1,952]

That dive from Husband was hilarious. Absolute terrible attempt. Never getting an Oscar for that

[Guest]

Bit scrappy at the moment but I guess DF is happy about that.

[kick it off 1,952]

Nelson is back 😊😊😊 💛💚

[Making Plans 936]

[quote user="hogesar"]I know Westcoast.

Can you imagine if it was Martin who''d aimlessly passed the ball straight to them? There would be 8 threads already..[/quote]Remind me - how many clean sheets did we have when Martin was in the team?

[Guest]

I think Maddison has been immense tonight. Not stopped running and looking to boss the game.

[hogesar 9,671]

I dont know, have a look over the past 7 seasons, not that its relevant to my point.