Middlesbrough (A) - Match Thread

[yellowsubmarine]

1 minute ago, Roverthechimp said:

Not popular opinion but Bennett was the best option available on the bench IMO.

 

Our other winger Chapman is nowhere to be seen, is he injured?

[Boroblue]

The best I can say on this is it’s attritional

[Stuart]

1 minute ago, Roverthechimp said:

Not popular opinion but Bennett was the best option available on the bench IMO.

Which is exactly why we needed to strengthen in January. And last Summer. And last January.

The fact that after all this time, two managers after his signing, Bennett is still our best option is utterly criminal, and grounds alone for relieving Mowbray of his duties.

[bluebruce]

4 minutes ago, OnePhilT said:

I mentioned Ki Seung-yeung (spelling) released from Newcastle yesterday. Wasn't sure that we needed that position, and probably somebody who Mowbray thinks is too old and not saleable afterwards, but... could be worth a punt if he knows he'll get game time. *Puts on tin hat* He might be out of our league, though. He'll have richer suitors than us.

Someone said he was on 60k a week before his release. So probably well out of our league.

[Bigdoggsteel]

10 minutes ago, yellowsubmarine said:

In Mowbray's world, Bennett is an automatic sub for any position on the field.

People were saying he would start ahead of JRC today 

[bluebruce]

2 minutes ago, Wegerleswiggle said:

Commentators on Middlesbrough Ifollow are actually quite good. Usually very biased but this lot are pretty fair. 

Huh, I'm listening to Rovers commentary.

[bluebruce]

7 minutes ago, Fraserkirky said:

I think Brereton might be more useful on the right wing Gallagher. Certainly deserves a shot, Gallagher is embarrassing out there 

I think you've maybe forgotten how bad Brereton is? I think this is a case of absence makes the heart grow fonder. At least Gallagher has a little pace, a strong work ethic, a modicum of skill now and again, and is better in the air than Brereton. Absolutely shouldn't be playing on the wing either, but definitely better than BB.

[CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber]

Holtby injured. How do you feel about the transfer window Tony? 

[yankfan]

Should shift to more of a 442, with Bennett on, no?

[Gogger]

And now, the genius move where you put Bennett in the number 10 role.

[Tom]

Bennett in the 10 role and Gallagher back to the wing this half 

[Pedro]

22 minutes ago, OnePhilT said:

Defence and midfield look knackered to me. They did in the last match. Are these foreign training camps in the space of eight days really worth it?

I always think they are a stupid idea. Whenever I go away during the winter, I feel freezing and cheesed off when I'm home. 

 

We are lacking energy and fight again today and can't get a foot on the ball.  Praying for a scabby win.

[skous18]

I am sorry but Gallagher is just so bloody poor..

[OJRovers]

Bennett at No.10

[Pedro]

Just now, Tom said:

Bennett in the 10 role and Gallagher back to the wing this half 

Unbelievable. 

 

...only through experience, it isn't.

[Sparks Rover]

Just now, OJRovers said:

Bennett at No.10

I said Tony had him watching the Ronaldinho videos all week 

[Husky]

The game's got a Gestede/Assombalonga winner all over it.

[philipl]

Boro running riot against us this half.

[davulsukur]

3 minutes ago, Tom said:

Bennett in the 10 role and Gallagher back to the wing this half 

That's absolutely criminal.

[Stuart]

4 minutes ago, Tom said:

Bennett in the 10 role and Gallagher back to the wing this half 

Different 

[Wegerleswiggle]

7 minutes ago, bluebruce said:

Huh, I'm listening to Rovers commentary.

I have an for my firestick that gets me every sky, BT and every EFL game for very little annually, so today's commentary is on Boro TV.

[Pedro]

8 minutes ago, CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber said:

Holtby injured. How do you feel about the transfer window Tony? 

Perfect excuse for him.  Many will buy it.

[OJRovers]

Just now, davulsukur said:

That's absolutely criminal.

Says a lot about Brereton not being picked ahead of Bennett/Gallagher when we’re this stretched.

[Guest]

This is piss.

[Wegerleswiggle]

Get in. Travis