havanatopia Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Middlesbrough; hard to believe it has a population of 175,000 with over 376,000 in the Teeside area taking in Redcar. Even more hard to believe that in 1820 there were fewer than 40 souls in the place. Then came the tracks, then came the trains carrying their dirty ole' coal, then came the churches and then came the port. And then came the people and by 1840 it was 5,000 and then came the blast furnaces and it never looked back..streets, gas lamps and trams, it was a dandy place for the industrial working class with the dance halls and walks of a weekend on Roseberry Topping. What a wonderful name for a hill, sounds like dessert is about to be served. But then the coal shut down and Middlesborough became a shadow of its former self, a Salford of the North East and a post industrial Teeside was not a particularly nice place to be. Those years have passed and there exists today a slightly better and regenerated Teeside. Interesting to note though that the population has actually fallen by 20,000 in the last 20 years. It's a common tale of urban decay: unemployment is still high and often long-term; much of the workforce is employed in vulnerable sectors; educational achievement and life expectancy are low; and more than two thirds of council wards are classed as deprived. However its not all bad; what Middlesbrough really has going for it is not a snazzy town centre, but an industrial heritage that has produced a technology and skills base that continues to attract investment. And like most of Britain its a fine ole' landscape outside these industrial heartlands. Roseberry Topping being one that features strongly in the identity of the Teeside people and has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries. At just over a thousand feet high you have panoramic views of the Vale of Cleveland to distant towns of the Tees Valley. Its grand from up there.. George Tweddle wrote that he had sat on the Topping with many a Bard... and where the loved landscape here unfurled to view, where the picture is ever new, the watchet ocean, we may roam far and wide before we see a finer sight than here from Rosebury. he wrote that in 1870. The view from there today toward the ocean would of course take in the Riverside Stadium. One of the first to be built following the Taylor Report. Long gone is Ayresome Park in the middle of town where I visited many years ago; a decrepit ground if ever there was one but loved by all those Teesiders I will wager. One lower position than City is the highest Boro have ever finished; 3rd in 1915. Only 2 seasons have been spent outside the top two divisions mind, quite a record. In 1986 they almost folded and from whence Steve Gibson and his consortium came along and the rest, is history. Relegated in 1997 for failing to fulfill a fixture against Blackburn they bounced back the following season and spent 11 years in the top flight before succumbing again to relegation in 2009 where they remain of course. Although they did win the League Cup in 2004 their only major trophy. After a poor run of 2 wins in 12 Tony Mowbray left the club ushering in a new 'Spanish' era with Aitor Karanka de la Hoz being appointed in 2013. Previously assistant to Jose M at Real he comes with some relative pedigree and not a little expectation. Last season was a near miss for Boro so lets see if his close season signings will take them a step closer this term. Today they must get past City! I think our resolve will have been greatly assisted by our come back on Tuesday night against a rather petulant Leeds side. Yet the niggling failure to bolster our squad perhaps will play on the minds of all. I still feel we have enough in the locker to avoid defeat today and we may even come away with a surprise win. 1-1 or 0-1 to City. I am allowed two choices! UTC Edited August 22, 2015 by havanatopia 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citywest30 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 A good morning read. Keep em coming. And I'm with you, or at least one of your options 1-1. Tho that's my heart speaking so if you're saying 2 is ok then I'll go for what my head says too - 3-1 to them. Hopefully heart prevails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Anyone know if Slovenian radio is covering it? I'm here and not too hopeful of being able to catch the action... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Middlesbrough; hard to believe it has a population of 175,000 with over 376,000 in the Teeside area taking in Redcar. Even more hard to believe that in 1820 there were fewer than 40 souls in the place. Then came the tracks, then came the trains carrying their dirty ole' coal, then came the churches and then came the port. And then came the people and by 1840 it was 5,000 and then came the blast furnaces and it never looked back..streets, gas lamps and trams, it was a dandy place for the industrial working class with the dance halls and walks of a weekend on Roseberry Topping. What a wonderful name for a hill, sounds like dessert is about to be served. But then the coal shut down and Middlesborough became a shadow of its former self, a Salford of the North East and a post industrial Teeside was not a particularly nice place to be. Those years have passed and there exists today a slightly better and regenerated Teeside. Interesting to note though that the population has actually fallen by 20,000 in the last 20 years. It's a common tale of urban decay: unemployment is still high and often long-term; much of the workforce is employed in vulnerable sectors; educational achievement and life expectancy are low; and more than two thirds of council wards are classed as deprived. However its not all bad; what Middlesbrough really has going for it is not a snazzy town centre, but an industrial heritage that has produced a technology and skills base that continues to attract investment. And like most of Britain its a fine ole' landscape outside these industrial heartlands. Roseberry Topping being one that features strongly in the identity of the Teeside people and has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries. At just over a thousand feet high you have panoramic views of the Vale of Cleveland to distant towns of the Tees Valley. Its grand from up there.. George Tweddle wrote that he had sat on the Topping with many a Bard... and where the loved landscape here unfurled to view, where the picture is ever new, the watchet ocean, we may roam far and wide before we see a finer sight than here from Rosebury. he wrote that in 1870. The view from there today toward the ocean would of course take in the Riverside Stadium. One of the first to be built following the Taylor Report. Long gone is Ayresome Park in the middle of town where I visited many years ago; a decrepit ground if ever there was one but loved by all those Teesiders I will wager. One lower position than City is the highest Boro have ever finished; 3rd in 1915. Only 2 seasons have been spent outside the top two divisions mind, quite a record. In 1986 they almost folded and from whence Steve Gibson and his consortium came along and the rest, is history. Relegated in 1997 for failing to fulfill a fixture against Blackburn they bounced back the following season and spent 11 years in the top flight before succumbing again to relegation in 2009 where they remain of course. Although they did win the League Cup in 2004 their only major trophy. After a poor run of 2 wins in 12 Tony Mowbray left the club ushering in a new 'Spanish' era with Aitor Karanka de la Hoz being appointed in 2013. Previously assistant to Jose M at Real he comes with some relative pedigree and not a little expectation. Last season was a near miss for Boro so lets see if his close season signings will take them a step closer this term. Today they must get past City! I think our resolve will have been greatly assisted by our come back on Tuesday night against a rather petulant Leeds side. Yet the niggling failure to bolster our squad perhaps will play on the minds of all. I still feel we have enough in the locker to avoid defeat today and we may even come away with a surprise win. 1-1 or 0-1 to City. I am allowed two choices! UTCCondensed Version:MIDDLESBROUGHCold shithole in NE 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I have a problem. I'm at a wedding at 12 and after there ceremony there's a 90 minute free drinks window. I'm not sure what sort of state I'll be in come 3pm... But we'll see. Middlesbrough are the big boys of this league and honestly I'd be happy for us to come out of it having given a good account of ourselves. There aren't many teams who will take points off Boro at home this season. Safe journey to all those travelling up, please give AA the reception he deserves. I think we'll lose. 3-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikep Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 As usual, an extremely interesting read from Havanatopia. Really appreciate the work put in on these. Think I will go for a 1-1 draw on a glorious sunny day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Havanatopia I really do love your thread openings. Fair play to you bit of research done there. Love the fact you mention Roseberry Topping been up that Bugger a few times. Anyway....er were probably gonna lose...but gritty draw 1-1 and my Saturday evening cider will go down sweet. A win and I might even have a kebab Edited August 22, 2015 by Cotham Brow Red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedYoshi Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Hoping we win. Predicted we'll draw. Expecting a loss. Now watch it get called off, just to spite me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Have they still got that little Brazilian lad playing in midfield for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 My wife's family are from Teeside, unfortunately I'm going on holiday today, otherwise I'd have insisted we visit them this weekend for the first time ever :-( luckily they're more into rugby so the grief will be minimal at the next family gathering if we lose As has been pointed out, Middlesborough is an utter toilet, but the surrounding towns and countryside are actually quite nice. WE SHOULD BURN IT ALL THE GROUND AS WE PILLAGE 3 POINTS FROM THE 'SMOGGIES'! We seem to have got better with each game this far, but this seems to be a step up again. If we play our best, i.e. sort out the defence, I think we can cause them problems. Realistically I think it'll be 3-1 or 2-0 to the 'Boro Please keep me updated, I'll be in Kent en route a France at kick off. Bon voyage, tout bien vacance and all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandy Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Havanatopia, What a great read.... Keep up the sterling effort 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED4LIFE Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Great work havanatopia as per usual. Would've loved to have gone to this today as I do a lot of work for a company based in Stockton and they are all big Boro fans. Alas, I have been roped into going on a day out with my Mrs' work. On the plus side, it's a cider tasting tour of Westons brewery and the two owners are big City fans so hoping to listen to the match somewhere. Think it will be 2-0 to Boro but hoping we can surprise people and get a good result. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Travelled up yesterday, it is safe to say the locals are super confident about today. Hopefully a little too confident!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 On my way, just had a breakfast. Still trying to work out how a place can have run out of fried bread, but still have freshly cooked toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockinrobin Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 We will be there today as my Daughter Amie (8 years old) will be our away mascot for the club in her new away junior kit. We live in Darlington unfortunately, so would like to put one over all the Smoggies who I work with. Have a safe journey to all fellow reds who are travelling and hope we give a good account of ourselves. Going for a 2-1 win for the lads up the City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devereux Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 anyone know if there will be a streaming of the game somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetjef Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Do you remember when they had the likes of juninho and ravanelli playing for them? crazy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Condensed Version: MIDDLESBROUGH Cold shithole in NE Good job, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Speaking to the locals in the pub last night. They are impressed we've sold over 300 tickets (although personally im not surprised). They are all very confident of a win but reckon we can get a mid table finish. My housemate is a Boro fan so today all friendships are on pause. Today is solely about bragging rights for the next 5 months. Looking forward to the game, just hope we can keep Albert, Kike and Stuani quiet. Fortunately it seems like Jonathan Woodgate may start though, I live in hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Middlesbrough; hard to believe it has a population of 175,000 with over 376,000 in the Teeside area taking in Redcar. Even more hard to believe that in 1820 there were fewer than 40 souls in the place. Then came the tracks, then came the trains carrying their dirty ole' coal, then came the churches and then came the port. And then came the people and by 1840 it was 5,000 and then came the blast furnaces and it never looked back..streets, gas lamps and trams, it was a dandy place for the industrial working class with the dance halls and walks of a weekend on Roseberry Topping. What a wonderful name for a hill, sounds like dessert is about to be served. But then the coal shut down and Middlesborough became a shadow of its former self, a Salford of the North East and a post industrial Teeside was not a particularly nice place to be. Those years have passed and there exists today a slightly better and regenerated Teeside. Interesting to note though that the population has actually fallen by 20,000 in the last 20 years. It's a common tale of urban decay: unemployment is still high and often long-term; much of the workforce is employed in vulnerable sectors; educational achievement and life expectancy are low; and more than two thirds of council wards are classed as deprived. However its not all bad; what Middlesbrough really has going for it is not a snazzy town centre, but an industrial heritage that has produced a technology and skills base that continues to attract investment. And like most of Britain its a fine ole' landscape outside these industrial heartlands. Roseberry Topping being one that features strongly in the identity of the Teeside people and has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries. At just over a thousand feet high you have panoramic views of the Vale of Cleveland to distant towns of the Tees Valley. Its grand from up there.. George Tweddle wrote that he had sat on the Topping with many a Bard... and where the loved landscape here unfurled to view, where the picture is ever new, the watchet ocean, we may roam far and wide before we see a finer sight than here from Rosebury. he wrote that in 1870. The view from there today toward the ocean would of course take in the Riverside Stadium. One of the first to be built following the Taylor Report. Long gone is Ayresome Park in the middle of town where I visited many years ago; a decrepit ground if ever there was one but loved by all those Teesiders I will wager. One lower position than City is the highest Boro have ever finished; 3rd in 1915. Only 2 seasons have been spent outside the top two divisions mind, quite a record. In 1986 they almost folded and from whence Steve Gibson and his consortium came along and the rest, is history. Relegated in 1997 for failing to fulfill a fixture against Blackburn they bounced back the following season and spent 11 years in the top flight before succumbing again to relegation in 2009 where they remain of course. Although they did win the League Cup in 2004 their only major trophy. After a poor run of 2 wins in 12 Tony Mowbray left the club ushering in a new 'Spanish' era with Aitor Karanka de la Hoz being appointed in 2013. Previously assistant to Jose M at Real he comes with some relative pedigree and not a little expectation. Last season was a near miss for Boro so lets see if his close season signings will take them a step closer this term. Today they must get past City! I think our resolve will have been greatly assisted by our come back on Tuesday night against a rather petulant Leeds side. Yet the niggling failure to bolster our squad perhaps will play on the minds of all. I still feel we have enough in the locker to avoid defeat today and we may even come away with a surprise win. 1-1 or 0-1 to City. I am allowed two choices! UTC Good as always Havana, although you might want to get some tips from Tone about editing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Speaking to the locals in the pub last night. They are impressed we've sold over 300 tickets (although personally im not surprised). They are all very confident of a win but reckon we can get a mid table finish. My housemate is a Boro fan so today all friendships are on pause. Today is solely about bragging rights for the next 5 months. Looking forward to the game, just hope we can keep Albert, Kike and Stuani quiet. Fortunately it seems like Jonathan Woodgate may start though, I live in hope. Woodgate is still around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Anyone know if Slovenian radio is covering it? I'm here and not too hopeful of being able to catch the action... Do you have a tablet or a smartphone or something? Because you can download the radio player app and you can listen to BBC Bristol anywhere in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Have they still got that little Brazilian lad playing in midfield for them? Juninho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Do you have a tablet or a smartphone or something? Because you can download the radio player app and you can listen to BBC Bristol anywhere in the world But I think the BBC block football commentaries via internet for contractual reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie_Turner Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Good read Havana. Unfortunately I can only see a long backs to the wall afternoon for us. Sorry to say but 4-0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNBT Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Great read as per usual Havanatopia keep it up. Not to forget BigTone keep them coming. I'm reckoning a 2-1 to them hoping we can get a 0-1 win keeping a much needed clean sheet with a commanding defensive display for our confidence. Hope all have a safe journey and come back smiling or at least not miserable. COYR's! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 It best be potd as there's a few of us going up without tickets! Not as if there will be any more than 400 of us is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderingred Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Got a feeling we'll sneak a jammy 1-0 backs to the wall win today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Got a feeling we'll sneak a jammy 1-0 backs to the wall win today.I have that feeling in my water as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 It best be potd as there's a few of us going up without tickets! Not as if there will be any more than 400 of us is it. It is potd don't worry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chicken Dipper Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 But I think the BBC block football commentaries via internet for contractual reasons. They do indeed. Been out of the country since the start of the new season and never has it let me. Need to find a reliable uk proxy server to work around it.... Though, there does not seem to be much demand for big brother proxy servers.... Cue a link from someone to sort us out this afternoon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 But I think the BBC block football commentaries via internet for contractual reasons. I've used it abroad but not for BBC so that may be the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Do you have a tablet or a smartphone or something? Because you can download the radio player app and you can listen to BBC Bristol anywhere in the world That maybe, but Radio Bristol commentary is not online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Take your positive 'feeling in my water' thoughts and expect the opposite. With the way we're getting broken on the break, with Downing, adomah and kike, we will get destroyed. Makes my Saturday's crap trying to be positive only to get a shit result come 5pm. Expect the worst, hope for the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Take your positive 'feeling in my water' thoughts and expect the opposite. With the way we're getting broken on the break, with Downing, adomah and kike, we will get destroyed. Makes my Saturday's crap trying to be positive only to get a shit result come 5pm. Expect the worst, hope for the best The counter attack, how many goals have we conceded from them? You could argue both against Leeds, 2 against Brentford and 1 against Wednesday. It was the same last season too, surprised the players haven't tried to sort it out yet. Though it does show our attacking intent and possession most games. And yes, with the correct tactics, Adomah, Downing and Kike could destroy us on the counter, each time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Champions?? We talked about his Hav!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Champions?? We talked about his Hav!!!! He's very optimistic about this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 But I think the BBC block football commentaries via internet for contractual reasons. They do. BASTARDS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Come on you Reedddssss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Champions?? We talked about his Hav!!!! I said i would monitor it old fruit. He's very optimistic about this season! Exactly, thanking you Downend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNBT Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I have that feeling in my water as well Makes three of us then as have the same feeling so hopefully we pull it off. COME ON YOU REDS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 They are fovourites, but if our defence will work I Think we have a small chance. We know how to score. Always Believe. Coyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Hamer starting. Fielding still injured so doesn't make the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RN_Red Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I think we are gonna get hammered I'm afraid they are just too strong. Really hope I'm wrong and city can spring a surprise. COYR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 They are genuine promotion contenders, give away very few goals particularly at home, and have some real class. They would expect to win this type of game nine times out of ten. We just need to make it the tenth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789000 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Middlesbrough are winless in three games against the Robins, losing the last two (D1). Bristol City have avoided defeat in each of their last four visits to the Riverside (W2 D2). Middlesbrough have won eight of their last nine games (including play-offs) at the Riverside (D1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkateee Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) I would just like wish the lads all the best this afternoon, on what is going to be a very challenging game. Here's hoping for 3 pts, and Kodjia to get on the score sheet this afternoon. I'm sure the lad will come good given a bit of time. COYR Edited August 22, 2015 by Arkateee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terace Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Football suicide will be committed today. I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Think this maybe a chastening afternoon, hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumRed Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 This feels more like being a city fan again, last season felt weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Little and Reid starting. Surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 #BristolCity v Middlesbrough: Hamer, Little, Ayling, Flint, Williams, Bryan, Smith, Pack, Reid, Wilbraham, Kodjia #BristolCity subs: O'Leary, El-Abd, Fredericks, Wagstaff, Robinson, Agard, Burns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissellredhead Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 @bcfctweets: #BristolCity v Middlesbrough: Hamer, Little, Ayling, Flint, Williams, Bryan, Smith, Pack, Reid, Wilbraham, Kodjia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Not that it makes any difference but that's the team I'd have picked. Reid deserves a start after his midweek contribution, Little even at 70% is a better bet at RWB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Mark Little against the attacking force of Kike, Adomah, Nugent and Carayol doesn't fill me with excitement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betelgeuse Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Anything other than a defeat will be a great result. I think we'll score but sadly I reckon we'll let in more. 3-2 or 4-2 to boro. Next week we then sign some defenders and a midfielder! Also we'll get turned down by 2 or 3 strikers obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Mark Little against the attacking force of Kike, Adomah, Nugent and Carayol doesn't fill me with excitement... Far better than fredericks from what i have seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Has Aizoon scored yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_BCFC Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 A very different Boro side than in their previous game.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Max O'Leary should have been between the sticks ? agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 We're gunna win 4-1. Catching them on the break twice and as they pile on in the 2nd half we get two more with their consolation sandwiched inbetween. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 A very different Boro side than in their previous game.... Indeed, Albert and Kike not in their starting line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 This feels more like being a city fan again, last season felt weird. Not every season was that bad... if it were, we would be in Gasland surely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Has Aizoon scored yet? better ask Mrs Aizoon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 better ask Mrs Aizoon . Horace is more likely 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Numerous times over the last couple of years it's been said that it's make or break time for Bobby Reid. Today it really is. He's had opportunities in the past, but never managed to truly convince. He needs to carry on from his performance on Wednesday. IMO if he doesn't grab his opportunity now, he'll eventually go out on loan, and never come back. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketh2nd Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I really hope Reid takes this chance like Bryan did but he has two games to prove himself before Freeman is back. Good to see Little starting be suprised if he lasts longer then 60 minutes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) Little and Reid starting. Surprised. I'm delighted mate. Bobby turned the game on wednesday. and Little will boost our defence Edited August 22, 2015 by southvillekiddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobArnold10 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Albert and Kike on the bench, very surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Numerous times over the last couple of years it's been said that it's make or break time for Bobby Reid. Today it really is. He's had opportunities in the past, but never managed to truly convince. He needs to carry on from his performance on Wednesday. IMO if he doesn't grab his opportunity now, he'll eventually go out on loan, and never come back. Agree, a year ago he looked miles away from the required standard and going backwards. We know he's always been seen as having great potential but he'll be 23 next birthday so this could well be his last opportunity to realise it at AG. Let's hope he takes this chance and really shows what he's made of today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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