r00fie1
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Its that time again.......
Its doesnt seem like two weeks since we drew 0-0 with Rotherham at The Riverside. It feels like an eternity. Its been hard to work out where we are in the season. What with an early start back in July, a congested callander, the transfer window closing after the season began and the World Cup coming up.........its fair to say we need to get a run together and reset our unexpected inconsistent start to the campaign. 10 games in - and needless to say - there`s been much speculation and rumours concerning the Boro on numerous media platforms and from those "in-the-know". However, in spite of that, rumours of the end of Middlesbrough Football, Chris Wilder leaving for the South Coast and players jumping ship, have all been grossly exaggerated in the minds of those with nothing else to do on a rainy day. Chris shrugged off the "noise and nonsense" surrounding Management when asked about rumours and journo-talk this morning.
So to the serious stuff: who would expect on the back of last season to see Boro and Coventry sitting right at the wrong end of the table after 10 games? Coventry have games in hand, due to their stadium owners having a potato-field for a football pitch. Apparently, during the Commonwealth Games, the "Coventry Building Society Arena" hosted the Rugby 7`s competition and the pitch hasnt recovered. Coventry have moved one or two players out, but have little room to shell out for loanees or bring in players permanently. Add to that a few niggles and injuries. We know the score dont we?!
But no excuses today. Luango, Clarke, Mowatt and Steffan have been worked hard since returning to training. Chris Wilder said all four were "under-cooked". The three out-field lads needed more work to sharpen up, so the Gaffa made it clear they have focussed on getting them up to the mark. Steffan, who`s appearances have been interrupted with injury - now needs to sharpen up and focus on his game. Chris said the [goal-keeping] coaches had been working with him, to get him back to the place he needs to be.
Theres been enough down-time and hot air in the last fortnight, so lets get down to brass tacks and bring home three valuable points. At the moment [prior to tonight`s Hull v Luton game] Boro are 5 points [Yes 5!] off the play-offs. So we have everything to play for. We can hopefully add to Coventry`s woes, but they`l be thinking the same. Its been raining all day and the spud field at Coventry should make for a slippery, mucky, wet, interesting game.
Up The Mighty Boro
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Championship Weekend Fixtures:
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Championship Table
[Prior to Hull v Luton Game Friday Night]
Its doesnt seem like two weeks since we drew 0-0 with Rotherham at The Riverside. It feels like an eternity. Its been hard to work out where we are in the season. What with an early start back in July, a congested callander, the transfer window closing after the season began and the World Cup coming up.........its fair to say we need to get a run together and reset our unexpected inconsistent start to the campaign. 10 games in - and needless to say - there`s been much speculation and rumours concerning the Boro on numerous media platforms and from those "in-the-know". However, in spite of that, rumours of the end of Middlesbrough Football, Chris Wilder leaving for the South Coast and players jumping ship, have all been grossly exaggerated in the minds of those with nothing else to do on a rainy day. Chris shrugged off the "noise and nonsense" surrounding Management when asked about rumours and journo-talk this morning.
So to the serious stuff: who would expect on the back of last season to see Boro and Coventry sitting right at the wrong end of the table after 10 games? Coventry have games in hand, due to their stadium owners having a potato-field for a football pitch. Apparently, during the Commonwealth Games, the "Coventry Building Society Arena" hosted the Rugby 7`s competition and the pitch hasnt recovered. Coventry have moved one or two players out, but have little room to shell out for loanees or bring in players permanently. Add to that a few niggles and injuries. We know the score dont we?!
But no excuses today. Luango, Clarke, Mowatt and Steffan have been worked hard since returning to training. Chris Wilder said all four were "under-cooked". The three out-field lads needed more work to sharpen up, so the Gaffa made it clear they have focussed on getting them up to the mark. Steffan, who`s appearances have been interrupted with injury - now needs to sharpen up and focus on his game. Chris said the [goal-keeping] coaches had been working with him, to get him back to the place he needs to be.
Theres been enough down-time and hot air in the last fortnight, so lets get down to brass tacks and bring home three valuable points. At the moment [prior to tonight`s Hull v Luton game] Boro are 5 points [Yes 5!] off the play-offs. So we have everything to play for. We can hopefully add to Coventry`s woes, but they`l be thinking the same. Its been raining all day and the spud field at Coventry should make for a slippery, mucky, wet, interesting game.
Up The Mighty Boro
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Championship Weekend Fixtures:
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Championship Table
[Prior to Hull v Luton Game Friday Night]
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