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THE 152nd TEES - WEAR DERBY
12:30 hours. Saturday 7th October 2023
Michael Carrick, asked if the Mackems v Boro game was a "derby", came out with a broad smile and skipped the question, saying:
What`s a “derby” really? I think its local. Both teams are looking forward to it. Both supporters are looking forward to it. It means a lot...an awful lot. [Laughs] I don’t really know what it is these days, you know what I mean. I don’t know if you can say its 100% or not , but its a huge game for the area, in terms of the North East. Fantastic game and its why we love football. we`l have to approach it like any other game . There`s no hiding there`s an extra bit of emotion and extra bit of excitement about the place ….and that`s brilliant. You got to use that as a positive.
For a Geordie thats as close as we`re going to get for a "yes". But he`s under no illusion the game has more than the usual challenges and excitement about it. He spoke at his media conference of the Boro Boys controling and amanging their emotions. He pointed out that many of our players have been involved in "big" games before, so its not one which is completely unique. Carrick is confident the boys will be fired up to take on the deckchairs in the big bowl:
......as a player its something you got to deal with. You got to take it [emotion] a little bit, but you got to hide it [smile]. A little bit as well. That`s the challenge. The boys have all played in big games…...in these type of games before, so I don’t worry….or have any concerns with them of how they deal with that.
Tony mowbray, may be a Boro Legend, but for Saturday he is the enemy. He is commanding our local rivals, whether they think its a "derby" or not. Carrick made a comment which went over most reporteres heads, implying that the Mackems might not be as good as they think they are, whilst praising Mowbrays achievements keeping them in the championship:
They`re playing very well, had a really good start to the season, got a young team. From their point of view [they have] a lot of young talent there and Tony`s [Mowbray] done a terrific job and molding them together. A really good game for us, you know, exciting. The type of game you want to be involved in and test yourself. The boys will be looking forward to it, the supporters will be looking forward to it and…...lets hope for a good game and a good performance from us [smile]. Give us a chance to get the right result.
The recent victories over Watford and Cardiff have certainly reignited the potential, the passion and drive to win from the players through to us fans. For Carrick and his staff though, nothing has changed in training or in approach to players. He says "we believe in what we believe in" and means it. When asked about changes for the Sunderland game he looked straight at the reporter and replied with a big smile:
Its not for me to tell you that!.....We look at them as well and there`s certain things we will try and make a difference in the game. [Smile]. That`s sport. That`s football, but I`m certainly not going to throw them out here now.....We play how we play and we believe in it strongly. Tony`s the same with his Sunlun team and its who`s the best on the day that counts.
An early goal would certainly quieten the Mackem crowd, but Carrick wants to ensure the boys are level headed - able to manage the excitement and the extra "edge" the 152nd Tees - wear Derby throws up. Its hard to predict how the game will go and pointed to the Watford game as a perfect example:
Who would predict we would have been two up last week at Watford in such a short space of time, so its difficult to predict. They`l be a good atmosphere, a lot of noise in the stadium, a lot of emotion around...as I said before...and that intensity. So that`s part of what we`ve got to manage. [To] Be ready for whatever the game throws at us.
In spite of the calm exterior, it appeared that the anticipation, excitement and the support from us fans, has spilled over into training and amongst the boys since the Cardiff win: when you look at our Gaffa`s experiences in football, his support for the Toon as a lad and playing in some of the biggest "derbys" of all time - he knows exactly what it means. As Boro Head Coach, he has integrity and professionalism, but there must be a little voice in his head that reminded him of just what beating the deck-chairs means. He was quite animated and looked up and ready at several moments. None more than when speaking about the boys and keeping their feet firmly on the floor:
...you almost need to calm yourself down and keep your feet on the ground. Its a constant battle to be in the right spot to be able to have your peak performance. They`l be...a big atmosphere, a lot of emotion [and] intensity around the game. But when you got to perform you got to pull yourself away from that….think clearly and have a composure about you [and] still have that fire in you [smile] and that passion, which the boys will have. Its the balance you got to find for these games and thats what we look forward to….where you want to be involve.….right at the front of it. Thats what Saturday brings.
We know we have key players out with injury, which is unfortunate, but Carrick has said before "thats what having a squad is all about". We have players who can play in different roles - especially some of the younger, newer, players. For Carrick, the squad has "settled down", which is no more than he expected. Integrating and assimilating players into an existing squad is a matter of time and experience. But the real test has been on the pitch. Four wins [including the Cup] after a very disappointing start, has pushed us up the table and shown what we are capable of. According to Carrick there is more to come and there is no reason to doubt that:
I`ve seen them from day one to be honest with you. I think results havent been….start of the season…... weren’t what we kind of hoped for or expected, but it was nothing to do with just being “new signings” by any stretch. It was just finding our way, finding our form, finding our rythym and great that the boys have had a good week. The squads getting stronger. We`re improving, developing …..definitely getting better as a team. I was pleased for them boys [the newer players] in particular [on Tuesday] because that was a step for them and they`l be definitely more to come.
It doesnt matter whether the Deckchairs think its a "derby" or not. From experience of many decades, its always had that special atmosphere. A heightened awareness by the fans of what the game means. Its never been "just another game" or a "tough test". The Mackems should be grateful they have a team close enough to play against. During their spell in the third tier of English football, their nearest derby [if my geography serves me right] was Bradford City. I`m sure someone may tell us if they know differently.
Nevertheless. Form goes out the window in a local derby. Lets hope all fans and players are safe. The main focus is on the pitch. even though we have a sprinkling of seats, shoved away in the corner, we will drown out the noisy neighbours. We have absolutely nothing to fear. Its not our problem if they have injuries to deal with. We can only control what we can control.
Michael Carrick had a message for Boro Fans travelling to The Stadium of Light:
The support they`ve given us over a period of time now has been pretty special – away from home. You know – selling out and supporting us loud every week. I think they can see the effort and the kind of attitude the boys are giving on the pitch. That`s all they can do. We`l have some good games….and some games maybe don’t quite go to plan. Hopefully, [big smile] this one does just that and goes to plan quite nicely [big smile].
Three points will do "nicely".
We can do this!
Up The Mighty Boro!!!
r00fie1 06.10.23
THE 152nd TEES - WEAR DERBY
12:30 hours. Saturday 7th October 2023
Michael Carrick, asked if the Mackems v Boro game was a "derby", came out with a broad smile and skipped the question, saying:
What`s a “derby” really? I think its local. Both teams are looking forward to it. Both supporters are looking forward to it. It means a lot...an awful lot. [Laughs] I don’t really know what it is these days, you know what I mean. I don’t know if you can say its 100% or not , but its a huge game for the area, in terms of the North East. Fantastic game and its why we love football. we`l have to approach it like any other game . There`s no hiding there`s an extra bit of emotion and extra bit of excitement about the place ….and that`s brilliant. You got to use that as a positive.
For a Geordie thats as close as we`re going to get for a "yes". But he`s under no illusion the game has more than the usual challenges and excitement about it. He spoke at his media conference of the Boro Boys controling and amanging their emotions. He pointed out that many of our players have been involved in "big" games before, so its not one which is completely unique. Carrick is confident the boys will be fired up to take on the deckchairs in the big bowl:
......as a player its something you got to deal with. You got to take it [emotion] a little bit, but you got to hide it [smile]. A little bit as well. That`s the challenge. The boys have all played in big games…...in these type of games before, so I don’t worry….or have any concerns with them of how they deal with that.
Tony mowbray, may be a Boro Legend, but for Saturday he is the enemy. He is commanding our local rivals, whether they think its a "derby" or not. Carrick made a comment which went over most reporteres heads, implying that the Mackems might not be as good as they think they are, whilst praising Mowbrays achievements keeping them in the championship:
They`re playing very well, had a really good start to the season, got a young team. From their point of view [they have] a lot of young talent there and Tony`s [Mowbray] done a terrific job and molding them together. A really good game for us, you know, exciting. The type of game you want to be involved in and test yourself. The boys will be looking forward to it, the supporters will be looking forward to it and…...lets hope for a good game and a good performance from us [smile]. Give us a chance to get the right result.
The recent victories over Watford and Cardiff have certainly reignited the potential, the passion and drive to win from the players through to us fans. For Carrick and his staff though, nothing has changed in training or in approach to players. He says "we believe in what we believe in" and means it. When asked about changes for the Sunderland game he looked straight at the reporter and replied with a big smile:
Its not for me to tell you that!.....We look at them as well and there`s certain things we will try and make a difference in the game. [Smile]. That`s sport. That`s football, but I`m certainly not going to throw them out here now.....We play how we play and we believe in it strongly. Tony`s the same with his Sunlun team and its who`s the best on the day that counts.
An early goal would certainly quieten the Mackem crowd, but Carrick wants to ensure the boys are level headed - able to manage the excitement and the extra "edge" the 152nd Tees - wear Derby throws up. Its hard to predict how the game will go and pointed to the Watford game as a perfect example:
Who would predict we would have been two up last week at Watford in such a short space of time, so its difficult to predict. They`l be a good atmosphere, a lot of noise in the stadium, a lot of emotion around...as I said before...and that intensity. So that`s part of what we`ve got to manage. [To] Be ready for whatever the game throws at us.
In spite of the calm exterior, it appeared that the anticipation, excitement and the support from us fans, has spilled over into training and amongst the boys since the Cardiff win: when you look at our Gaffa`s experiences in football, his support for the Toon as a lad and playing in some of the biggest "derbys" of all time - he knows exactly what it means. As Boro Head Coach, he has integrity and professionalism, but there must be a little voice in his head that reminded him of just what beating the deck-chairs means. He was quite animated and looked up and ready at several moments. None more than when speaking about the boys and keeping their feet firmly on the floor:
...you almost need to calm yourself down and keep your feet on the ground. Its a constant battle to be in the right spot to be able to have your peak performance. They`l be...a big atmosphere, a lot of emotion [and] intensity around the game. But when you got to perform you got to pull yourself away from that….think clearly and have a composure about you [and] still have that fire in you [smile] and that passion, which the boys will have. Its the balance you got to find for these games and thats what we look forward to….where you want to be involve.….right at the front of it. Thats what Saturday brings.
We know we have key players out with injury, which is unfortunate, but Carrick has said before "thats what having a squad is all about". We have players who can play in different roles - especially some of the younger, newer, players. For Carrick, the squad has "settled down", which is no more than he expected. Integrating and assimilating players into an existing squad is a matter of time and experience. But the real test has been on the pitch. Four wins [including the Cup] after a very disappointing start, has pushed us up the table and shown what we are capable of. According to Carrick there is more to come and there is no reason to doubt that:
I`ve seen them from day one to be honest with you. I think results havent been….start of the season…... weren’t what we kind of hoped for or expected, but it was nothing to do with just being “new signings” by any stretch. It was just finding our way, finding our form, finding our rythym and great that the boys have had a good week. The squads getting stronger. We`re improving, developing …..definitely getting better as a team. I was pleased for them boys [the newer players] in particular [on Tuesday] because that was a step for them and they`l be definitely more to come.
It doesnt matter whether the Deckchairs think its a "derby" or not. From experience of many decades, its always had that special atmosphere. A heightened awareness by the fans of what the game means. Its never been "just another game" or a "tough test". The Mackems should be grateful they have a team close enough to play against. During their spell in the third tier of English football, their nearest derby [if my geography serves me right] was Bradford City. I`m sure someone may tell us if they know differently.
Nevertheless. Form goes out the window in a local derby. Lets hope all fans and players are safe. The main focus is on the pitch. even though we have a sprinkling of seats, shoved away in the corner, we will drown out the noisy neighbours. We have absolutely nothing to fear. Its not our problem if they have injuries to deal with. We can only control what we can control.
Michael Carrick had a message for Boro Fans travelling to The Stadium of Light:
The support they`ve given us over a period of time now has been pretty special – away from home. You know – selling out and supporting us loud every week. I think they can see the effort and the kind of attitude the boys are giving on the pitch. That`s all they can do. We`l have some good games….and some games maybe don’t quite go to plan. Hopefully, [big smile] this one does just that and goes to plan quite nicely [big smile].
Three points will do "nicely".
We can do this!
Up The Mighty Boro!!!
r00fie1 06.10.23
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