Middlesborough at home match thread

[Tim Monaghan]

1 minute ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said:

Hi all!  Our first big snow fall of the winter, stuck at home the last few days with a stinking cold. just as well really. Never mind, will hope the boys will cheer me up with a win or even a draw. So come on you red's, do the business.

Get well soon mate! COYRS

[tin]

54 minutes ago, Spreadsheet Man said:

With this constant negativity, I hope we absolutely smash Middlesborough tomorrow (more than normal) just to shut everyone up. My god, Nigel has gone, can we please just get behind this club and our manager. 

I’ve got nothing against Manning and hope he does well, but I don’t support those running the club. That’s my opinion and it’s based on facts. If you don’t like it, ignore it. And who are you to tell me what to do? Bore off, sunshine

Edited November 25, 2023 by tin

[Davefevs]

39 minutes ago, tin said:

I’ve got nothing against Manning and hope he does well, but I don’t support those running the club. That’s my opinion and it’s based on facts. If you don’t like it, ignore it. And who are you to tell me what to do? Bore off, sunshine

Yep, it’s a forum, a place to express our opinions, debate with others.

I’m still hugely pissed off with the way the hierarchy sacked Nige.  They handled it awfully.  Nothing will change my mind on that.

That doesn’t make me not want to support the TEAM today though, why would someone suggest that if you think the hierarchy are “evil” that makes Manning “evil”.  It’s quite easy to have opinions, different opinions, on the different aspects of the events that have happened over the past few weeks.

Feels like some are trying to deflect justified criticism away from the hierarchy by constantly trying to make it Manning v Nige.  It isn’t.  

[Guest]

43 minutes ago, tin said:

I’ve got nothing against Manning and hope he does well, but I don’t support those running the club. That’s my opinion and it’s based on facts. If you don’t like it, ignore it. And who are you to tell me what to do? Bore off, sunshine

Your first sentence sums up my feelings as well, the manner of NP departure demonstrates to me that the Lansdown family are simply not the people to take this club forward, they’ve had a long time and spent an awful lot of money going know where.

The latest attempt to run the club is surely their last chance anyone can give them to retain any kind of credibility in being the right people to  be in charge.

SL is never heard from, JL has zero capability to be the Chairman and I’m sorry to say one of my all time footballing heroes may well have been appointed beyond his capabilities as well.

None of this is a dig at the new coach, I truly hope he is a success, but I’m afraid the weight of expectation heaped on him by the people running the club is a burden he really could do without, and is another glaring example of the people running the club being clueless.

[richyy66]

23 minutes ago, Countryfile said:

Your first sentence sums up my feelings as well, the manner of NP departure demonstrates to me that the Lansdown family are simply not the people to take this club forward, they’ve had a long time and spent an awful lot of money going know where.

The latest attempt to run the club is surely their last chance anyone can give them to retain any kind of credibility in being the right people to  be in charge.

SL is never heard from, JL has zero capability to be the Chairman and I’m sorry to say one of my all time footballing heroes may well have been appointed beyond his capabilities as well.

None of this is a dig at the new coach, I truly hope he is a success, but I’m afraid the weight of expectation heaped on him by the people running the club is a burden he really could do without, and is another glaring example of the people running the club being clueless.

That is exactly how i feel mate. Hope LM is a success but still feeling deflated they sacked NP.

I don't have the same enthusiasm as i had before they sacked NP.

[Gimme Shelton]

My feelings precisely,the powers that be have appointed someone who I hope is successful but that unfortunately won't stop me feeling like sitting on my hands and saying 'go on then,impress me' 

[redsquirrel]

shouldnt be too difficult for Manning, all hes got to do is change the playing style so we get promoted. easy to say,dont forget the other 23 teams that can change up their style of play to stop him tho. then what?  without some top quality additions that are harder to stifle,(i.e. scott and semenyo) , i cant see whats going to change

[redkev]

I know it’s a forum and quite rightly we all have our different opinions of things , me especially

but really as a fan base really need to move on from Nige and the board scenario , the best and quickest way is for positive results and displays , good luck Liam I think you might need it , just been past the gate and up through Bemmy on my way for a pint with some mates , few Boro about sat outside bars in Bemmy god they must think there in another world down here in our beautiful city , not being biased but I don’t think we realise sometimes how blessed we are to have our ground and in the location it’s in ( apart from parking ) looked an absolute picture going past it gorgeous day lovely park , Ashton court and the Suspension bridge in the background then all the drinking holes In southville ( Bemmy I mean ) god really but nervously looking forward to today / tonight lads day out

[downendcity]

Don't know why people think that Manning is SL's "yes" man.

Rumours that this is today's team will be:

                      Maggie Lansdown

Tanner         Vyner          Dickie         Pring

 Steve Lansdown   Lee Johnson   Brian Tinnion

         Sykes      Jon Lansdown    Weimann

 

 

 

[Davefevs]

1 minute ago, downendcity said:

Don't know why people think that Manning is SL's "yes" man.

Rumours that this is today's team will be:

                      Maggie Lansdown

Tanner         Vyner          Dickie         Pring

 Steve Lansdown   Lee Johnson   Brian Tinnion

         Sykes      Jon Lansdown    Weimann

 

 

 

Tony Thorpe will be gutted he didn’t get in the team.

[Barrs Court Red]

After a horrific start, Boro have really got some impressive results.  I worry about today, but unbeatable they are not.  
 

 

 

[frenchred]

On 24/11/2023 at 05:53, Wanderingred said:

New boss has had two weeks off to work with these players, implement his style, find his best team and the formation he wants.

I feel that what we see tomorrow will tell us a lot about how things are going to pan out. 

Your having a laugh surely?

He's a coach not a ******* magician!

[Mendip City]

3 hours ago, Davefevs said:

Yep, it’s a forum, a place to express our opinions, debate with others.

I’m still hugely pissed off with the way the hierarchy sacked Nige.  They handled it awfully.  Nothing will change my mind on that.

That doesn’t make me not want to support the TEAM today though, why would someone suggest that if you think the hierarchy are “evil” that makes Manning “evil”.  It’s quite easy to have opinions, different opinions, on the different aspects of the events that have happened over the past few weeks.

Feels like some are trying to deflect justified criticism away from the hierarchy by constantly trying to make it Manning v Nige.  It isn’t.  

I broadly agree with you but it is a bit Manning v Nige.
 

Manning signed up to this gig, the he will know the board expect “top end” championship…. surely JL mentioned this at interview stage? He must believe he’s more capable of that, with these players, than Nige.

If we lose today we’ll be miles off “top end” and he’ll have a mountain to climb.

I hope he does well but am I confident? No. Hopefully LM won’t regret jumping ship so early from Oxford. He’ll have received a pay bunk-up I’m sure but I think the objective from the deluded ownership is near impossible. 

Edited November 25, 2023 by Mendip City

[Mendip City]

4 minutes ago, frenchred said:

Your having a laugh surely?

He's a coach not a ******* magician!

With a top six squad don’t forget. 

[BetterRedthanBlue]

A draw would be a good result but I just can't see it. Boro have really started to kick into gear and Carrick is a good manager.

I'll back LM and the team but I can't support those higher up and with Boy Wonder saying this is a top 6 team that's probably what LM will be judged on.

Replacing a popular manager is never an easy job and I do wish him well but I'm just so deflated after the sacking of NP and the unprofessionalism around it.

[BCFC Rich]

1 hour ago, downendcity said:

Don't know why people think that Manning is SL's "yes" man.

Rumours that this is today's team will be:

                      Maggie Lansdown

Tanner         Vyner          Dickie         Pring

 Steve Lansdown   Lee Johnson   Brian Tinnion

         Sykes      Jon Lansdown    Weimann

 

 

 

Ridiculous suggestion, Everyone knows Weiman just runs a round a lot! League 1 at best. 

[Padlad]

Perfect line up TGH back in

[Jerseybean]

On 24/11/2023 at 00:40, Davefevs said:

 

[bcfc01]

Relatively predictable team, possibly the strongest we have. Strong bench as well. 

Still think Boro will have too much for us, but hoping for a good performance to get LM up and running. 

[Roe]

Only 8 subs again? 

[The Coach]

Glad to see Weimann and Mehmeti dropped 

[DaveF]

7 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

Relatively predictable team, possibly the strongest we have. Strong bench as well. 

Still think Boro will have too much for us, but hoping for a good performance to get LM up and running. 

Try to sneak Naismith in there as well I suppose.

[Garland-sweden]

Gonna be a good game I think. Boro is good and we are tight in defence, counterattack Conway, Sykes. 2-0 City would be lovely. COYR 

[downendcity]

10 minutes ago, Padlad said:

Perfect line up TGH back in

Apart from no Maggie L, Jl, SL, LJ and BT!  

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

Anybody got audio on yet, not working on mine atm.perhaps they have forgotten after the international break.

[1team]

Hope Conway isnt isolated up front again.

[ralphindevon]

A draw seems to be a popular prediction and I can't argue with that. 

2-2

[Offside]

We need a good performance and result today to lift the mood. Everything feels a bit flat at the moment, or maybe it’s just me. 

Glad to see TGH in the starting line-up. 

[CodeRed]

2 minutes ago, 1team said:

Hope Conway isnt isolated up front again.

4-2-3-1 ? according to the way the team is written.

James and TGH holding, Sykes Knight Bell with TC as the 1 up front

 

[Sleepy1968]

2 minutes ago, 1team said:

Hope Conway isnt isolated up front again.

It will be interesting to see how the team shape changes. And I don't expect long balls to be fired up/over to TC's head today.