* The Unofficial "Official"-"Remembrance" Norwich v Boro Match-Day Thread *

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Its a special time this weekend
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Its special because this is the time where people will be attending services and sharing memories with comrades and loved ones.
Its special because it is a time for reflection.
Of quiet contemplation.
Its special because we not only remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefields of the Somme and Flanders Fields, but all over the world.
Its special because we remember all those who have served their country and those still serving in uniform today.

"Lest we forget" [Rudyard Kipling]
 
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Before Michael Carrick was officially appointed our "Head Coach" - the World Cup break couldnt come quick enough. Our team looked bereft of ideas. Leo and the backroom staff did a commendable job - patching up the problems which had plagued us since that 3-2 reverse at Loftus Road - the opening day of the season. But the turn-around, although its hardly begun, is astonishing. From a scenario where there appeared no chance of climbing out the jungle of the Championship relegation scrap - we see hope and belief returning to the team, the terraces and the club - all because of Michael Carrick, his fellow coaches and staff. Not that he will accept a bit of it: he`s said recently "its not about me, its about the players". Ultimately, he is right. The results, so far, are more than promising. But there`s still a long way to go.
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Championship Weekend Fixtures:

*Birmingham play Sunderland tonight [Friday] - 20:00 hrs kick off.

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Boro v Norwich Record:

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Middlesbrough / Norwich League Trend 22/23 Season:

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Norwich - Last 6 Games [Won 2 / Drawn 2 / Lost 2]

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Championship Table:

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Middlesbrough Players Who Served In The First World War

Taken from the archive "Football and the First World War"
www.footballandthefirstworldwar.org

Middlesbrough football players served in the First World War

A list of players and former players from Middlesbrough Football Club who served in the First World War, including those killed during the conflict.
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Please note that some records are not complete or unavailable, and do not include individual details of military service.

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Henry Cook, born in Middlesbrough, joined the British Army and reached the rank of Sergeant. He died of wounds sustained in battle on the Western Front, on 9th January 1917 aged 23.
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Born in Sunderland, George Elliot joined the Royal Engineers and attained the rank of Corporal.
Andrew Jackson, born in Lanarkshire, played 5 seasons for Middlesbrough at Centre-Half. He joined the Army and died of his wounds sustained on the Western Front, aged 27, on 30th September 1918 - just over a month before the Armistice.

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Joe Hisbent - born in Plymouth, played his football for a number of clubs, before joining Middlesbrough. He joined the Army and served with the Worcestershire Regiment, attaining the rank of Corporal.
George Malcolm, Thornaby born, began his playing career with Arsenal. He served in The Yorkshire Regiment and earned the rank of Corporal in the 12th [Service] Battalion [Teesside Pioneers].

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Archie Wilson joined the London Regiment as a Private Soldier. He was killed in action on 1st July 1916.
Richard Wynn joined the Yorkshire Regiment and rose to the rank of Company Sergeant Major of 12th [Service] Battalion [Teesside Pioneers]. He died on 19th August 1919. Aged 27.
[* His record does not state whether his death was attributed to wounds sustained in battle]. He served on the Western Front.
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Tommy Urwin was born in Haswell, County Durham. He played for Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough during his career. He was a gunner in the Royal Horse Artillery.
 
Top Scorers - Norwich City:

Joshua Sargent
8 goals in 19 games
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Teemu Pukki
6 goals in 20 games
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Aaron Ramsey
3 goals in 19 games
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Danel Sinani
2 goals in 14 games
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Gabriel Sara
2 goals in 16 games
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* Pukki is top of the list with assists [5] followed by Ramsey and Sinani - both on 3.
 
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Norwich City: Smith on Sargent, World Cup and Carrick's Middlesbrough​

By Paddy Davitt
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Norwich City striker Josh Sargent is going to the World Cup after being selected in the US squad (Image: PA)


Dean Smith had his say on some of the key issues ahead of Norwich City's Championship game against Middlesbrough at Carrow Road.
The Canaries' boss held his pre-match press call at Colney on Friday morning.
This is what Smith had to say on the following.
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Josh Sargent's World Cup call up for the US
We're really pleased for him and he's worked extremely hard this season to earn that slot. He's is becoming a much better, rounded player for me. His quality and his attitude have never been in question but he has started to create and score goals now at this level and I believe he will keep growing and get better.

Goals breed confidence but also it's a step down a little bit in standard. I have no doubts should we get back to the Premier League he will score goals in the Premier League as well. I think his development is there for all to see and I think it will get better.
We've got to remember he's still only a young man so it's a great achievement for him to get called up to the US squad and travel to the World Cup. We'll be watching him. I’m not sure we'll be cheering when England played them, or Wales for that matter.

Michael Carrick's impact at Middlesbrough
It'll be a really tough game. I think they're a good team. I don't think they deserve to be where they are in the league. They've had a good couple of wins under Michael already. Looking at their stats over the season they don't give too many big chances away. But they haven't taken enough of their big chances. So that's probably part of the reason why they are where they are in the table.

Obviously the shape is different. Chris (Wilder) was known for playing three at the back and since Michael went in that has been a back four. But it is still the same players. They've certainly had a bounce since he's gone in.

I wish Michael well after this weekend. He had few games at Manchester United and now he has this opportunity and I am sure he will be relishing it.
I did a talk when he was on a pro licence course, because I remember speaking to him at Manchester United last year, and he was telling me how he enjoyed the talk.

City squad news
Marcelino Nunez has trained with us so he is available for selection. (Sam) Byram is not. He’s got a tendon injury. I said after Rotherham I expected him to miss this game as well so we will see him after the World Cup.
It is a tendon around the hamstring area, so we have to be super careful with his past history there. Everybody who was involved at Rotherham has trained this week. So no concerns.

(Update on Andrew Omobamidele, Adam Idah and Jacob Sorensen) All three are on track to be training with us during our warm weather break so they are in the latter stages of their rehab. Which is good.

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Smith takeaways: City chief on Sarge call; World Cup plans; Carrick's Boro

Dean Smith had his say on some of the key issues ahead of Norwich City's Championship game against Middlesbrough at Carrow Road.
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Some rather negative stats to bring you. Since the 2015 league game at Carrow road we have yet to score against Norwich (home or away) in 7 games. As the goal against them in 2015 was an OG, a Boro player has not scored at Carrow road since JFH (2004) in that infamous 4-4 draw. So yeah, a goal would be nice
 
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