* The Unofficial "Official" Boro v Birmingham City [03/24] Match-Day Thread *

[Diego]

I really hope we give Paddy a new contract.

Also I like the look of that Laird, their right back. Could be an option in the summer?

If he learns how to take a throw in. Everyone has been laughable.

 

[Mickey_2003]

Liking the look of Laird. Imagine his runs on our right side, with Jones and Lath in support.

 

[Scrug]

If he learns how to take a throw in. Everyone has been laughable.

You’re thinking of Barragan mate.

 

[Falkus]

Clark under instruction to hit it long at every opportunity?

Not just him - Dieng also. Haven’t seen so many balls hoofed long all season.

 

[Muttley]

Brum may well be the worst side we've played this season. The Japanese lad has a trick or two but...

I just hope they don't reorganise at HT and make a game of it.

 

[SmogonOuseburn]

I agree about the penalties - both would have been given by VAR.

 

[Diego]

You’re thinking of Barragan mate.

Honestly watch him. He’s threw it to us every single time. I’ve been laughing my head off at him. Ayling 3 times the player.

 

[The Card Cheat]

Clarkes had a very ropey first half

He made the wrong decision for the long ball over the top for Stansfield, should have just stood his ground. Lost the ball a few times too.
But generally I Iike him. He's a leader at the back.

 

[WoodallServices]

I really hope we give Paddy a new contract.

Also I like the look of that Laird, their right back. Could be an option in the summer?

Me too Laird looks a good player in a position we are desperate for someone.

 

[Diego]

How good is Ayling as a wing back by the way? Wow!

 

[The Card Cheat]

Dreadful game to watch in terms of quality.

Need another goal as we look shaky at the back.

I didn't think we were dreadful at all, I think we've played some really decent stuff. Controlled the game, kept the ball well, one nil up, should have had a penalty. Possibly 2.
Not sure how we've been ropey at the back either, have they had a proper shot? Definitely haven't had a clear cut chance.

 

[futureboy]

Stonewall for me. Yes ayling doesn't play the ball but he doesn't have to. Their player takes him out off the ball.

Ref didn't want their fans on his back

It's the linesman for me. It's right in front of him and it's an easy decision. How does he miss it??

 

[Carlos Fandango]

Nice touch from Brum.

 

[futureboy]

There's a Bluenose on Twitter blaming the ref for the current scoreline.

Apart from failing to give Boro an obvious pen, what exactly has he done?!

 

[Beverleyred]

Carrick will know all about Laird from his Man Utd days.

 

[Merlin]

There is no way Birmingham will be as bad as that in the second half - i hope we don’t sit deep and let these back into it

 

[The Card Cheat]

It's the linesman for me. It's right in front of him and it's an easy decision. How does he miss it??

I think the refs hesitation was because we was wondering/expecting the lino to maybe make a decision as he was in a better position.

 

[TheBoroBuzzard]

We should be out of sight by now…hopefully notch another just after half time

 

[Señor Chester]

Never a pen for me. Blatantly looking for it.

 

[Billyzin]

An early goal for us second half would be nice.