1986 vs 2022 squads

NeilInFrance

NeilInFrance

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Was thinking the last time we had such a small squad was at the start of the 1986-87 season - in very different circumstances.
How do you think they compare?


Stephen Pears = Zack Steffen
Peter Flear = Liam Roberts

Gary Parkinson = Anfernee Dijksteel
Tony Mowbray = Darragh Lenihan
Gary Pallister = Dael Fry
Alan Kernaghan = Paddy McNair
Colin Cooper = Mark Bola

Spare Tommy Smith

Stuart Ripley = Isaiah Jones
Brian Laws = Matt Crooks
Gary Gill = Jonny Howson
Lee Turnbull = Coalan Boyd Munce
Gary Hamilton = Riley McGree

Spare Riley Giles

Bernie Slaven = Marcus Forss
Archie Stephens = Josh Coburn
Peter Duffield = Duncan Watmore


Gary Rowell = Marcus Tavenier (ie in the squad at the start of the season but left without playingà

Players brought in during the 1986/87 season
Paul Proudlock from South Bank £2,000
Paul Kerr from Aston Villa £35,000
Ronnie Coyle from Celtic loan
David Hodgson from Norwich City loan
Steve Spriggs from Cambridge United loan
Kevin Carr from Newcastle non contract
 
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Add in Akpom and Ikpeazu to the current squad.

We also were playing a division lower in 1986/7. Its hard to believe the 1986 would contain three future England Internatrional players, one Republic of Ireland and two England B players.
 
Redwurzel said:
Add in Akpom and Ikpeazu to the current squad.

We also were playing a division lower in 1986/7. Its hard to believe the 1986 would contain three future England Internatrional players, one Republic of Ireland and two England B players.
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To make a fair comparaison we should also add the 50 players from the U21 and U18 squad. I based the current squad on the one available on the mfc.co.uk this morning.
 
NeilInFrance said:
Was thinking the last time we had such a small squad was at the start of the 1986-87 season - in very different circumstances.
How do you think they compare?


Stephen Pears = Zack Steffen
Peter Flear = Liam Roberts

Gary Parkinson = Anfernee Dijksteel
Tony Mowbray = Darragh Lenihan
Gary Pallister = Dael Fry
Alan Kernaghan = Paddy McNair
Colin Cooper = Mark Bola

Spare Tommy Smith

Stuart Ripley = Isaiah Jones
Brian Laws = Matt Crooks
Gary Gill = Jonny Howson
Lee Turnbull = Coalan Boyd Munce
Gary Hamilton = Riley McGree

Spare Riley Giles

Bernie Slaven = Marcus Forss
Archie Stephens = Josh Coburn
Peter Duffield = Duncan Watmore


Gary Rowell = Marcus Tavenier (ie in the squad at the start of the season but left without playingà

Players brought in during the 1986/87 season
Paul Proudlock from South Bank £2,000
Paul Kerr from Aston Villa £35,000
Ronnie Coyle from Celtic loan
David Hodgson from Norwich City loan
Steve Spriggs from Cambridge United loan
Kevin Carr from Newcastle non contract
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I was a big fan of Gary Rowell, the late, great Willie Maddren bought him for £20k from Norwich, with £10k down & the rest after so many appearences, the 2nd £10k didnt get paid
WM lost his job, Bruce took over when he played under Rioch in 4 consecutive games then no more, obviously the club couldnt afford to trigger the 2nd part of his transfer
 
NeilInFrance said:
Was thinking the last time we had such a small squad was at the start of the 1986-87 season - in very different circumstances.
How do you think they compare?


Stephen Pears = Zack Steffen
Peter Flear = Liam Roberts

Gary Parkinson = Anfernee Dijksteel
Tony Mowbray = Darragh Lenihan
Gary Pallister = Dael Fry
Alan Kernaghan = Paddy McNair
Colin Cooper = Mark Bola

Spare Tommy Smith

Stuart Ripley = Isaiah Jones
Brian Laws = Matt Crooks
Gary Gill = Jonny Howson
Lee Turnbull = Coalan Boyd Munce
Gary Hamilton = Riley McGree

Spare Riley Giles

Bernie Slaven = Marcus Forss
Archie Stephens = Josh Coburn
Peter Duffield = Duncan Watmore


Gary Rowell = Marcus Tavenier (ie in the squad at the start of the season but left without playingà

Players brought in during the 1986/87 season
Paul Proudlock from South Bank £2,000
Paul Kerr from Aston Villa £35,000
Ronnie Coyle from Celtic loan
David Hodgson from Norwich City loan
Steve Spriggs from Cambridge United loan
Kevin Carr from Newcastle non contract
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Kevin Carr was our 2nd ever loaned GK after Stephen Pears, he came to the Boro on loan in 1984
 
NeilInFrance said:
Was thinking the last time we had such a small squad was at the start of the 1986-87 season - in very different circumstances.
How do you think they compare?


Stephen Pears = Zack Steffen
Peter Flear = Liam Roberts

Gary Parkinson = Anfernee Dijksteel
Tony Mowbray = Darragh Lenihan
Gary Pallister = Dael Fry
Alan Kernaghan = Paddy McNair
Colin Cooper = Mark Bola

Spare Tommy Smith

Stuart Ripley = Isaiah Jones
Brian Laws = Matt Crooks
Gary Gill = Jonny Howson
Lee Turnbull = Coalan Boyd Munce
Gary Hamilton = Riley McGree

Spare Riley Giles

Bernie Slaven = Marcus Forss
Archie Stephens = Josh Coburn
Peter Duffield = Duncan Watmore


Gary Rowell = Marcus Tavenier (ie in the squad at the start of the season but left without playingà

Players brought in during the 1986/87 season
Paul Proudlock from South Bank £2,000
Paul Kerr from Aston Villa £35,000
Ronnie Coyle from Celtic loan
David Hodgson from Norwich City loan
Steve Spriggs from Cambridge United loan
Kevin Carr from Newcastle non contract
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If Bola is switched to left centre back I hope he shows the improvement that Cooper made when it happened to him at Millwall and Forest.
 
Erimus74 said:
I was a big fan of Gary Rowell, the late, great Willie Maddren bought him for £20k from Norwich, with £10k down & the rest after so many appearences, the 2nd £10k didnt get paid
WM lost his job, Bruce took over when he played under Rioch in 4 consecutive games then no more, obviously the club couldnt afford to trigger the 2nd part of his transfer
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Yes at the time I would have preffered Rowell over Slaven ;-) I'm convinced I saw him at Hartlepool before the Port Vale match. Is it possible?
 
pally and coops in a back 3 wilder system. perfect fit. pretty sure rippers would make an excellent attacking wingback to. even kerna would probably be a great wide cb to.
 
Middlesbrough123 said:
I don’t remember him defending well at all 🥴
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No IMO Rippers wouldn't have made a good wing back. Do you remember that he also insisted on having a more central, attacking role in the team?

Before moving to Blackburn to become the most classic (and best) winger ypu could hope for.
 
NeilInFrance said:
No IMO Rippers wouldn't have made a good wing back. Do you remember that he also insisted on having a more central, attacking role in the team?

Before moving to Blackburn to become the most classic (and best) winger ypu could hope for.
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Think he needed that extra challenge and stepped up to win the premier league with his highest goal tally of about 11 I think . Well deserved .
 
NeilInFrance said:
Was thinking the last time we had such a small squad was at the start of the 1986-87 season - in very different circumstances.
How do you think they compare?


Stephen Pears = Zack Steffen
Peter Flear = Liam Roberts

Gary Parkinson = Anfernee Dijksteel
Tony Mowbray = Darragh Lenihan
Gary Pallister = Dael Fry
Alan Kernaghan = Paddy McNair
Colin Cooper = Mark Bola

Spare Tommy Smith

Stuart Ripley = Isaiah Jones
Brian Laws = Matt Crooks
Gary Gill = Jonny Howson
Lee Turnbull = Coalan Boyd Munce
Gary Hamilton = Riley McGree

Spare Riley Giles

Bernie Slaven = Marcus Forss
Archie Stephens = Josh Coburn
Peter Duffield = Duncan Watmore


Gary Rowell = Marcus Tavenier (ie in the squad at the start of the season but left without playingà

Players brought in during the 1986/87 season
Paul Proudlock from South Bank £2,000
Paul Kerr from Aston Villa £35,000
Ronnie Coyle from Celtic loan
David Hodgson from Norwich City loan
Steve Spriggs from Cambridge United loan
Kevin Carr from Newcastle non contract
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Miles behind
 
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