Middlesborough away match thread

[Davefevs]

22 minutes ago, Super said:

That's for you Liam. The boys did you proud.

Well said

22 minutes ago, Jackson Lamb said:

Well done Hogg & City

That win is for Liam and family.

 

Well said 

21 minutes ago, cotswoldred2 said:

******* AWESOME!!!

We should’ve played it at Awesome Park.

[miketh2nd]

hopefully this can be a platform to build on, the defence were great especially 2nd half.

 

I can't think of many easy opportunities Boro  missed( alot of their shots were off target) even if boro did have it in our final 3rd alot of the game. 

[nickolas]

2 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said:

Can only remember a 2-2 draw at home with them early days back in the championship- think Agard and Flint scored 

Beat them 1-0 with Pack scoring from a Fatty Tomlin assist a while back. 

[TDarwall]

8 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

 

Shame McGuane  

One of the most underrated lyricists of the modern era. A rainy night in Soho always brings a lump to the throat....

[Gazred]

1 minute ago, Ronnie Sinclair said:

I’ve got something in my eye 

I know it's only a banner with a simple statement but that's powerful stuff right there, it will make a tiny difference to their day. Well done all.

[Bazooka Joe]

Take a bow one and all.

The players and fans did us proud today in difficult circumstances.

Respect.

 

[Merrick's Marvels]

Excellent win. Well done.

For tonight we'll merry be!

Edited Saturday at 16:20 by Merrick's Marvels

[harvey54]

I'm starting to wonder if this is going to be another 'win one, lose two' games or if we're starting to gel. We had a lot of new squad members pre season and now they may be starting to click and play for each other. 

Don't get me wrong, if we got hammered at Stoke next I'll be chirping for Manning to go but I'm praying that sometime soon we might turn into the top 6 side that the owners think we are.

[Ian M]

Oh my day is made…. Russell Martin’s Southampton threw away a 2-0 HT lead to lose 3-2 at home to Leicester

[harvey54]

3 minutes ago, TDarwall said:

One of the most underrated lyricists of the modern era. A rainy night in Soho always brings a lump to the throat....

The rum  the sod and the lash. Epic

[JP Hampton]

13 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

My only niggle is that Armstrong dropped too deep at times , when he did stay forward he scared them to death and they had to keep cover. I didn't mind us defending deep but we needed that outlet. 

Shame McGuane didn't get more than 8 minutes , that Sub could have been done earlier. 

Yeah agree. He could have really hurt them with his speed and strength. 

[harvey54]

4 minutes ago, nickolas said:

Beat them 1-0 with Pack scoring from a Fatty Tomlin assist a while back. 

1-0 at home. Wes Burns in OT? 

[Davefevs]

Summary, great result and commitment in the circumstances of a shitty week across football.

Nice touch at the end too:

It unlikely to be normality for Liam, his family and friends, but football does bring some normality.  Gary Owers saying he feels a bit selfish about wanting football today, but that’s the two sides of this.

As City fans tonight we should be really happy, but also have / continue to have thoughts for Liam etc.

Safe journey to all fans who travelled up there today, certainly came across on RTV.

Up the Reds.

 

 

 

[JP Hampton]

Great to see the defence today. All in all a good effort and very touching at the end, God Bless you Theo. 

[Red Army 75]

Well done all. 

[slartibartfast]

22 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

For Theo

Up the City

Not quite, but close enough for jazz !

 

[Lanterne Rouge]

9 minutes ago, MC RISK77 said:

Can only remember a 2-2 draw at home with them early days back in the championship- think Agard and Flint scored 

The Pontus Jansson game? We came back from two down in injury time?

[JP Hampton]

Just now, Davefevs said:

Summary, great result and commitment in the circumstances of a shitty week across football.

Nice touch at the end too:

It unlikely to be normality for Liam, his family and friends, but football does bring some normality.  Gary Owers saying he feels a bit selfish about wanting football today, but that’s the two sides of this.

As City fans tonight we should be really happy, but also have / continue to have thoughts for Liam etc.

Safe journey to all fans who travelled up there today, certainly came across on RTV.

Up the Reds.

 

 

 

Yes definitely possible to do both things. We encounter these different aspects of life many times in our lives, sadness with happiness. 

[Ian M]

2 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Summary, great result and commitment in the circumstances of a shitty week across football.

Nice touch at the end too:

It unlikely to be normality for Liam, his family and friends, but football does bring some normality.  Gary Owers saying he feels a bit selfish about wanting football today, but that’s the two sides of this.

As City fans tonight we should be really happy, but also have / continue to have thoughts for Liam etc.

Safe journey to all fans who travelled up there today, certainly came across on RTV.

Up the Reds.

 

 

 

I liked that Kal (I think) seemed to stay in front making sure it was displayed properly until it was fully unfurled before taking his position in the line-up.

[ProfitInMyPocket]

As much as they had the ball, I never felt in much danger unless something fell for them.

They play the same way we do at home except they are a bit further ahead than us with how quick they play it.

A lot of fluff but no punch. Carrick and Manning similar in their beliefs and won't change much. 

Armstrong off the bench was great and utilised him well when we could. 

Happy for Mehmeti and especially Yu. Technique on that finish, perfect.

We play better when counter attacking at pace but we won't get given many opportunities like that. Boro always play that way and get found out often.

Deserved the win, clinical when the opportunity presented. More of that please.

 

 

[RoystonFoote'snephew]

10 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said:

I’ve got something in my eye 

Absolutely Superb! An example of the football family showing that life transcends sport. 

[pillred]

5 minutes ago, harvey54 said:

The rum  the sod and the lash. Epic

Rum SODOMY and the lash, you buggered that one up :laugh:.

[Ian M]

2 hours ago, Ian M said:

Pretty underwhelmed by the team. So, with how football works, I am now kinda expecting a win. Come on you Reds!

Totally expected win, well done the boys!

[Henry]

 

[Super]

6 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said:

Well done all. 

Yu really does look like he's loving it here. 

[Davefevs]

8 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

The Pontus Jansson game? We came back from two down in injury time?

No, that was the 1-0 Pack game I think.  The 2-2 was really early 15-16 season.

=====

Nice bond between Knight and Hogg.

[pillred]

 

30 minutes ago, redkev said:

But thought they had signed a top top striker from someone

How gutted must he be feeling tonight? oh well never

Edited Saturday at 16:40 by pillred

[RollsRoyce]

What a wonderful away win. Well done everyone. 

[Marina's Rolls Royce]

10 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said:

Well done all. 

It's impossible to take the pain of losing a child away but my goodness, when Liam sees that it can only help. 

Total class from our fans and club. Really proud of the reaction from all.

[bearded_red]

1 minute ago, pillred said:

How gutted must he be feeling tonight? oh well never mind.

How gutted must he be feeling tonight? oh well never mind.

How gutted must he be feeling tonight? oh well never mind.

How gutted must he be feeling tonight? oh well never mind.

How gutted must he be feeling tonight? oh well never mind.

Should ask that a few more times I reckon.

[Midred]

What happened to Yu? Bbc said he was substituted because of an injury. He looked ok at the end.

[MC RISK77]

15 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

The Pontus Jansson game? We came back from two down in injury time?

That’s the one- brilliant late comeback

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

Just now, Midred said:

What happened to Yu? Bbc said he was substituted because of an injury. He looked ok at the end.

Had cramp.

[ZiderEyed]

Get it round ya Mr Conway x

[Phantom]

42 minutes ago, One Team said:

69% possession and 20 shots. I said earlier though they have the second worse conversion record. 

Remarkably moments after the comms on RTV said exactly the same thing 

[mozo]

26 minutes ago, Ronnie Sinclair said:

I’ve got something in my eye 

That's beautiful.

I was so impressed by the grit, work rate, determination, desire and commitment today. The boys did themselves proud.

Winning isn't really that important, but it felt good anyway.

Thoughts are still with the Manning family and any family that has gone through the same tragedy.

[Offside]

That was an excellent win after a horrendous week. Credit to the team and staff for showing such resilience and to the fans who made the long trip today. 

[RED4LIFE]

41 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

What did it say?

Fly High Theo.

You could see Hogg was visibly emotional.

He admitted on RB afterwards he had to take a few minutes afterwards before speaking to the players.

Puts everything into perspective that it is only a game, but when it goes well it can mean so much and make a big difference at the right time.

[slartibartfast]

Here's one for the very old ! Today's game reminds me of 58 years ago, late Oct. City without an away win all season............ Hull top of the league, Fred Ford blooded a dose of teenagers, no chance (we all thought) won 2-0, the epitome of a "coupon buster" !

[38MC]

1 hour ago, Slack Bladder said:

**** me, I'm at a wedding and have not been able to keep up with the game

Just snook out for a crafty piss and checked my phone, didn’t expect to see us winning.

C'mon you Reds!!!

Textbook ‘Slack Bladder’ story

[INCRED]

43 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Summary, great result and commitment in the circumstances of a shitty week across football.

Nice touch at the end too:

It unlikely to be normality for Liam, his family and friends, but football does bring some normality.  Gary Owers saying he feels a bit selfish about wanting football today, but that’s the two sides of this.

As City fans tonight we should be really happy, but also have / continue to have thoughts for Liam etc.

Safe journey to all fans who travelled up there today, certainly came across on RTV.

Up the Reds.

 

 

 

I’m happy, not just because we won but that the players were as one and wanted to do it for their manager and his family to show their support. 

I hope this is the catalyst for the squad to go on and continue to put that little extra 10% into games and have a season that would be a fitting tribute to Theo and his short life but make LM’s time at City one with happy memories 

[42nite]

46 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

The Pontus Jansson game? We came back from two down in injury time?

Ha yes... Pontus Jansson, the team got at him and ably assisted by a very noisy Gate he lost it.

McAteers confrontation with the Doc in front of the Dolman, ably assisted by the crowd again had the same effect!

Mcateer...you're a w×××××... etc

He didn't come out second half. Totally lost it.

[Gazred]

[downendcity]

3 hours ago, Ian M said:

Pretty underwhelmed by the team. So, with how football works, I am now kinda expecting a win. Come on you Reds!

Keep being underwhelmed Ian!

[harvey54]

1 hour ago, pillred said:

Rum SODOMY and the lash, you buggered that one up :laugh:.

Afternoon on Devon red cider mate. Apologies 

[downendcity]

3 hours ago, Ecko said:

Only a matter of time until they score 

It is -  it's  90 minutes and counting!

[eardun]

Well done everyone associated with the club. A horrible week, but let’s keep this unity. And continue to take our chances like we did today - it makes such a difference. 

[keflav]

Just got back home from the match (life long city fans now living up north) thought we were good today worked hard all over the pitch, took a couple of good chances... Defending was really good from all the team... Third time I managed to watch us at the matches this season and a great result  

[JAWS]

11 minutes ago, keflav said:

Just got back home from the match (life long city fans now living up north) thought we were good today worked hard all over the pitch, took a couple of good chances... Defending was really good from all the team... Third time I managed to watch us at the matches this season and a great result  

I didn't get chance to watch today. How did Earthy do when he came on? 

[mozo]

Just now, JAWS said:

I didn't get chance to watch today. How did Earthy do when he came on? 

I thought he showed some moments of quality. There's a confidence about him

[keflav]

2 minutes ago, JAWS said:

I didn't get chance to watch today. How did Earthy do when he came on? 

Thought he did well good touches and gets stuck in, gets his head up and looks for the pass...

[TV Tom]

Just now, keflav said:

Thought he did well good touches and gets stuck in, gets his head up and looks for the pass...

Reminds me so much of Scott

[Ivorguy]

When did we last have two wingers scoring?
 

So pleased for Yu.  
 Must be incredibly difficult to come to a different culture, especially without speaking the language.

[pillred]

37 minutes ago, harvey54 said:

Afternoon on Devon red cider mate. Apologies 

No need to apologise, I've just bought a couple of Thatcher's vintage to celebrate myself tonight.

[PortInTheMorning]

 

 

 

 

Edited Saturday at 18:26 by PortInTheMorning

[MarcusX]

2 hours ago, MC RISK77 said:

Can only remember a 2-2 draw at home with them early days back in the championship- think Agard and Flint scored 

Told this story many a time, but was in Leeds for work and long story short, watched this at the Billy Bar (they did a beamback)

Knew I had to keep my head down, at 2-0 didn't think I had any worries. 2 late goals if I recall to get a draw, and I still don;t know how I contained myself and survived that night 

[Davefevs]

 

Edited Saturday at 18:43 by Davefevs

[JAWS]

46 minutes ago, keflav said:

Thought he did well good touches and gets stuck in, gets his head up and looks for the pass...

Hoping he gets some more game time. Been a frustrating start for him

[stortfordred]

Just back at the hotel after the game. One very proud City fan tonight!

One of the stewards said that the banner had been made by their club so not sure if that is right but they were class in the way they responded to the minute's tribute.

Sung loud and proud' Liam Manning's Cider Army'.

Edited Saturday at 18:43 by stortfordred

[mozo]

7 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

https://x.com/BristolCity/status/1847686989145133170

Thanks for sharing 

[Jerseybean]

‘Me and Yu’ classic from AM, https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/mehmeti-on-three-points-at-boro/

 

[22A]

From the Boro forum; Boro vs Bristol City 0-2 - Page 29 - Boro Forum - oneBoro Forum : Middlesbrough FC Forum

Teams with worse squads than us are doing a lot better, when do we accept that he don't have the players to play this way?

We clearly do because we are the better team in almost every game we play and we are 6 points off the top so are these teams really doing ‘a lot’ better? 
 

As I said I get the anger and frustration, I’m not saying it’s unjustified but I do think a lot of it is knee jerk and based off the result creating assumptions rather than what’s actually happened. 
 

We need to make improvements but you could say it’s a positive that the improvements are limited in number and very obvious. 

[1team]

Unpopular thing to say, but if we were 3.0 at half time, no one could've complained. 

[TV Tom]

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

 

Thanks Dave, a heart-warming interview 

[BigTone]

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

 

Nice

[handsofclay]

4 hours ago, marksy said:

Just thinking the same. Can’t remember the last time we got a result against Leeds at home? 

Think it was 1978 won 3-2. 

[East Yorkshire CideRed]

Using up my supplies tonight! (Can’t get my hands on it here in Yorkshire)

[AppyDAZE]

45 minutes ago, 1team said:

Unpopular thing to say, but if we were 3.0 at half time, no one could've complained. 

So ******* what. That is never how football works anyway.

I couldn’t give a toss.

Also a bit of a weird thing to say seeing as we were 2 up.

Ignoring our goals then.

Edited Saturday at 20:28 by AppyDAZE

[The chief]

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

 

Heart warming support from staff, fans and players for the Manning family. RIP Leo. Amazing support from all there today. Class.

[cityfan1958]

One of the hardest things to deal with in Liam’s situation is the fact that the rest of the world just carries on. But given that it does,  a small amount of good news is preferable. The players and staff did the only thing they could do for him today,  and respect to them for that.