* The Unofficial "Official" Boro v Hull [04/24] Match-Day Thread *

[Ex Footy Legs]

Yeah probably fair result but they edged it in chances but of course you have to score them.

It’s nice to keep the unbeaten run going and show there is some character in the team. The likes of Ayling, Howson and Clarke are huge for us.

Ayling is a bit of a revelation in the last 4-5 games and contributing in the same way as Smith does. Solid 7/10 every game, great attitude, just think he deserves a one year deal at least - if he’d take it that is ?

Carrick must have a real dilemma but a good one nonetheless!

 

[Ipad1977]

Fair result on balance of play. We are on a great run - 5 wins 3 draws in the last 8 games.
We have the makings of a solid side. If Carrick is allowed to spend a little bit from the summer sales we will be a good bet for promotion.
We must keep Howson - get a contract agreed now.
We must keep RVB - persuade him to do another season learning his trade before his big move.
I think Latte Lath will be a revelation next season - can see him getting 25 plus goals.
Would give Ayling a contract as competition for Smith
Would do a good deal to keep O’Brien.
Lenihan back will be a bonus with RVB and Clarke giving us a strong back 3 option
Thank you and goodbye to Greenwood and Thomas.
Like to keep Dieng but he may have to be sacrificed if his head is turned - can see him doing a Randolph and sitting on a Premier League bench for big wages.
If we can get anything like £25m for Hackney, Jones and Fry sacrifice them and take the money for a quality wide player, a forward and ball playing midfielder (loan if we have to).
Sort the squad out at the start of the transfer window and Carrick will keep the end of season positive vibe going and get us up next year. UTB

I agree with a lot of this, but if Hackney leaves and Howson is another year older then CDM would become the most important area to recruit in, IMHO.

 

[Laughing]

Yeah curvy, I like that...all the bumps where they should be (apart from 1 )

Doing well.....couple of little side effects from the chemo but enough drugs to cover most of them. Tiredness is an issue, just feel it more....but with the hubby going to Blackpool for the weekend tomorrow, golf starting today, footie and national at weekend and all takeaways on speed dial I have a very relaxing and enjoyable weekend looming

Good to hear.

 

[Ex Footy Legs]

I agree with a lot of this, but if Hackney leaves and Howson is another year older then CDM would become the most important area to recruit in, IMHO.

I’d be genuinely shocked if Hackney left at such an early stage in his career. I really don’t think he will leave unless a stupid 20m plus offer comes in and the club push him out.
Howson, I think he’s gotta get another year off the club, and the search for his replacement starts right now because this is probably his last season in the midfield but could offer us cover at right back or centre back in the following season if required.