Peppery_John
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They must be due a wobble then.
Talking about momentum, this didn't help Watford for the final v Palace.
Play offs can't come quick enough
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They must be due a wobble then.
Talking about momentum, this didn't help Watford for the final v Palace.
So they're long overdue a loss
18MFC76
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How can people say Coventry is a MUST WIN game? I'd be more than happy with a draw and like other people have said no more injuries ideally. That's what's important now. If I were Carrick I would rest a few of our key players. That way, if we were to face Coventry again in the play offs. It would be an entirely different proposition for them to have to deal with.
alanmoodysdog
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strongest side V Cov to get the spirit and form back , full house as well. Tip toeing around protecting players is a high risk policy as form and momentum is at risk ... Both strategies could go wrong so hopefully we chose the right one for our team
Borokian1876
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really can’t afford to lose 3 games going into the play offs. Need atleast a point against Coventry. I don’t understand how anyone can believe That momentum isn’t huge in the run into the play offs.
BiggEggo
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Remains to be seen if coasting to the playoffs is sensible.
There is a risk that when we go for the loud pedal again, we find we can muster only a stuttering fart.
That's Carrick's choice, and he has deserved the right to make the decision. Hoping we aren't caught out.
Suspect Cov game will be a draw.
There is a risk that when we go for the loud pedal again, we find we can muster only a stuttering fart.
That's Carrick's choice, and he has deserved the right to make the decision. Hoping we aren't caught out.
Suspect Cov game will be a draw.
Air Resistance
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I don’t agree that we need to go full strength or take any risks in the Coventry game. Defence picks itself other the bola, who I think would be fine to keep in. Any two of Mowatt Barlasar hackey in CM. In attack I’d happily keep seeing Jones and crooks.
Jedi boro
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I agree and I honestly think he will
Some fans might not like it but Our regular season Ended weeks ago and it’s all been about the play offs ever since.
Have watched the last two Luton games (us and Blackburn) and you would hardly say they are riding a wave of momentum. Both games were very similar in that they were easily second best in the first half followed by a quick start and goal in the second half. They got a dodgy penalty against us and we didn't really push ourselves to get back into the game, whereas Blackburn needed something and they got a goal with Luton barely threatening.So they're long overdue a loss
If you compared both ours and Lutons last two games without seeing any goals then you would probably say we have performed slightly better (although I didn't see yesterdays game) or at the same level.
Last time we entered the play offs was off the back of a defeat and a boring 0-0 draw against Brighton, in a season where it was a big blow to miss out on automatic promotion in the end and we cruised through the play off semi finals against Brentford.
sweet_left_foot
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confidence and belief are what matters. Momentum might be precursors to those but not if that momentum leads to injuries or burnout. We are due 3 wins in a row. I'd rather that start at the playoffs rather than at Coventry
Jedi boro
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Exactly and carrick has shown that he is more than on top of that.
coluka
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davidmills
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Last time we entered the play offs was against Villa 17/18 season not Brentford 14/15 season
This was our form before Villa defeat
| 14 Apr 2018 | Middlesbrough v Bristol City | W | 2-1 | League Championship |
| 21 Apr 2018 | Derby County v Middlesbrough | W | 1-2 | League Championship |
| 28 Apr 2018 | Middlesbrough v Millwall | W | 2-0 | League Championship |
| 06 May 2018 | Ipswich Town v Middlesbrough | D | 2-2 | League Championship |
Last time we entered the play offs and actually looked bothered about getting promoted then!
Sheriff_John_Bunnell_ret
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I love this post. The games a dead rubber and it's described as must win.
Quicksilvera
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Do you not believe in momentum in football? Getting one over a team we could potentially play 3 times?I love this post. The games a dead rubber and it's described as must win.
Sheriff_John_Bunnell_ret
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When you decide what cereal you're going to have in the morning would you describe this as a life or death decision?