reddogkev Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 How does this affect Saturday? Consider the below: * Possible new formation * Events could unsettle Boro and throw their plans into doubt * Player's may put in an improved performance * New injection of ideas from John and Wade. Prior to SC's departure, I had Boro down as clear favourites to beat us. Now there is the element of uncertainty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I don't believe so. When a manager gets sacked after losing the dressing room, the team invariably improves (usually temporarily), after the manager goes. Although we have been crap of late (overall), it is clear the players were still giving 100% for him, despite being totally knackered. I can see another 0-4 tomorrow, unfortunately, with a shell shocked team on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 No. Bottom line is some of these players aren't good enough, forget about formations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Impossible to say - I would like to see some stats for games involving caretaker managers. We'd have trained with the usual formation all week, can't imagine it's going to be that different sadly. Worst team to be playing right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Depends if we announce the new man today. No doubt the players will want to impress. Perhaps elliot and pembo will try and sure things up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlesbrough Robin Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Wade needs to offer himself a contract and get on the pitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Me The Money! Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, Super said: No. Bottom line is some of these players aren't good enough, forget about formations. I wouldn't agree with that. A team that romped league 1 should be doing better than it is in the champ. I think our problem is our squad is just too small. Even if we had the same squad we finished last season with I think we'd be better off than we are now. We desperately need more bodies in, even if of the same level as we currently have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Realistically the answer is no. But stranger things have happened in the football world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 7 minutes ago, Middlesbrough Robin said: Wade needs to offer himself a contract and get on the pitch! Imagine those negotiations. Be like Andy Goram all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Oh. And no - we will still lose to boro tmrw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 No unfortunately ......if we do I will eat my sofa, cushions and all . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 14 minutes ago, Middlesbrough Robin said: Wade needs to offer himself a contract and get on the pitch! Because a 37 year old bloke whose legs were going in the second half of a very successful season in League one and who hasn't trained or played in eight months is exactly what a struggling Championship team needs, eh? The mistake was in not replacing him, Elliott doing some sort of Paul Scholes return now is not the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlesbrough Robin Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 5 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Because a 36 year old bloke whose legs were going in the second half of a very successful season in League one and who hasn't trained or played in eight months is exactly what a struggling Championship team needs, eh? The mistake was in not replacing him, Elliott doing some sort of Paul Scholes return now is not the answer. It was said partially in jest, although it has not stopped us from using Wilbraham all season and I'm sure he has kept fit knocking around with the U21s. It probably would have been better having him as a bit part player this season rather than having no cover for our midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 I don't think Cotterill had lost the support of the players so I don't think we'll see the usual "weight lifted from shoulders" effect. The players were giving their all and they're not going to miraculously improve overnight. We might see some more sensible tactics and use of the squad but that's unlikely to have a positive effect in time for Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 54 minutes ago, Super said: No. Bottom line is some of these players aren't good enough, forget about formations. Can't agree with this, take Preston for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 48 minutes ago, Slippin cider said: No unfortunately ......if we do I will eat my sofa, cushions and all . I've got a healthy appetite, I might join you for this feast. I've got some spare cushions I'll bring along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br1stolCityBoy Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 24 minutes ago, Griffin said: Can't agree with this, take Preston for example. Preston wouldn't beat Middlesbrough tomorrow either. There squad is as bad as ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 4 minutes ago, Br1stolCityBoy said: Preston wouldn't beat Middlesbrough tomorrow either. There squad is as bad as ours. I assumed "some of our players aren't good enough" was about the season generally because almost all of our players aren't good enough vs Boro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 1 hour ago, Slippin cider said: No unfortunately ......if we do I will eat my sofa, cushions and all . Will remember this when we win tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, Claude said: Will remember this when we win tomorrow I'm sure you will Claude, this could come back and haunt, a la Greg Cunningham stylie ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 No. Usually a club that sacks their manager responds with a win. In our case it will be a no. Lets face it we are in total chaos. We have 2 weeks to put things in place to save us. If not then even Jesus himself can't save us. Apologies to any followers of any other faith for any offence caused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 We're in with a chance if there is a change of formation, and we score first. I'm sure the players will be up for it and the atmosphere will be good. The big test will be how the players respond if Boro are leading and what substitutions / formation changes the new management team might make. Even though this isn't a definite "yes" it's a more positive "possibly" than if Cotts was still here. (I've got to get off the fence now as I'm getting splinters in my bum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 On 15 January 2016 at 10:09, Slippin cider said: I'm sure you will Claude, this could come back and haunt, a la Greg Cunningham stylie ! So how's the sofa tasting? Might want to try some salt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 On 15/01/2016 at 08:42, Slippin cider said: No unfortunately ......if we do I will eat my sofa, cushions and all . Just checking in to see if you need any Source for those cushions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggers71 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Claude said: So how's the sofa tasting? Might want to try some salt I really couldn't eat another button or zip! ...I'm utterly stuffed guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider_boy Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 On 15/01/2016 at 10:46, pongo88 said: We're in with a chance if there is a change of formation, and we score first. Well predicted. I like our new tactics, make sure we score first, but don't do it til the 96th minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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