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tell your boy to leave the crowd alone will ya ;)
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The guy looked hot and bothered and needed influence in sitting down :)
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Money back specials, last 5 mins, ideal for Boro that :D
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lol, he got more than a sit down !!
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ok he needed refreshment in the ice form
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i got a feeling you boys may just do it this season you know
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hope so mate,
you will cheer us on wont you :) |
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yeah we need a derby :)
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so guys, what are your realistic hopes on this eve of the opening day
would you take a draw ? do we have any idea on sheff utd ? |
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Low scoring defo, think 0-0 or 1-1 w ith both teams struggling for decent fit strikers......
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If you did not have Southgate in charge I would have you in a fav's for the division with your quality SQUAD.....
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Sheff Utd Pre Season
First Team Friendlies Date KO V Opponent Comp Res Rep July Fri 10 A Floriana Tour W 1-0 Tue 14 A Sheffield FC Friendly W 4-3 Sat 18 A Ferencvaros Tour Off Off Wed 22 A Chesterfield Friendly W 2-0 Sat 25 A Bury Friendly W 3-0 Tue 28 A Lincoln City Friendly W 2-0 |
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Gary Binosh 06 Aug 19:37
seems a good bet, with our squad being a bit unprepared, i dont expect to much, possibly 1-0 either way, maybe 1-1, 0-0 also has a shout RB - we think a like mate :) have you got a good team coming up tommorow ? |
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are you coming up yourself ?
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Maybe:
Bennett/Bunn Walker/Bromby Kilgallon Morgan Taylor Little/Cotterill Monty Squinn Reid/Treacy Howard Evans/Hendo/Sharp/Robertson We have an awfully weak CM!! No creativity. Blackie will go 4.5.1, as it served us well last year!! Up front, Evans/Henderson fitness doubts, Sharp out of favour - on transfer list and Robertson, youngster, totall unproven. I have seen a potential XI for your guys, and I think it's rock solid...... I think whoever finsihes above MBoro, goes up!! |
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I'm looking to back Boro keeping a clean sheet, Blades ain't had chance to play Evans from the start, and just feel that maybe they don't know what their best team is.
What's you likely XI, and what formation you playing? Noticed you tried 4-3-3 lto according to your site.? |
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looks like it could be a poorish game, and looks like well be right on not many goals
where you watching it ewok ? |
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If Walker don't play think we should have joy down the flanks. Taylor & Johnson down the left.
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Comfort of my own home.
Boro to win to nil is my bet. |
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Johnson, best LM in the Championship this season imo, just in front of Brunt - WBA
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I have to be off now lads, and i wont be on tommorow, so get this thread involved tommorow ewok for the big game :)
best of luck to you Redford, make the best team win, hope its a good game and ill probably speak to you on saturday ewok take it easy lads......and come on the boro ! ;) |
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To have any chance of a result, we need to score first and get your fans on players/Southgate back!!!!
We might then nick a draw or hold on for 3 points........ I think 1-1!!! UTB! |
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Shall do my upmost :)
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not a boro fan but wondered what your thoughts on Lita are??
will he start matches? |
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come on Boro,
I wonder when the last time we were favourites for a league away game was... so im looking forward to this campaign with renewed optimism and if it all goes to pot at least i felt slightly happy now. |
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Day of reckoning is upon us!
UTB! |
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boro worth a punt do you think ewok
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Morning guys :)
sheikh, i wouldnt be backing us tonight, it will be a poor game, i would have thought, and neither are at full strength, should be a draw Cant believe opening day is finally upon us :D |
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cheers gary ,just a small bet then
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hey why not
off to work for me now, so Come on the Boro !!, and ill see you all when we sit top of the pile ;) |
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Considering the likely team the Blades are to put out, and a strike force probably weaker than ours, I think a Boro win to nil is the way to go!
Not to say I'm swayed by my affection to Boro tho :) |
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Middlesbrough v Sheff Utd
Live text and stats Content will update automatically Friday, 7 August 2009 Championship Home Team Score Away Team Time Middlesbrough v Sheff Utd 2000 Coca Cola Championship Venue: Riverside Stadium Date: Friday 7 August Kick-off: 2000 BST Coverage: BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC local radio & highlights on The Football League Show TEAM NEWS Striker Tuncay could start for Middlesbrough despite a lack of match fitness but Jeremie Aliadiere has been struck down by sickness and is a doubt. Gary O'Neill and Julio Arca are expected to overcome minor knocks, but goalkeeper Brad Jones is out. New signing Glenn Little and on-loan Kyle Walker go straight into the Sheffield United squad. Striker Ched Evans looks set to make his debut after being given the number nine shirt. MATCH PREVIEW The English season kicks-off at the Riverside on Friday, with Middlesbrough and Sheffield United probably both wishing they were somewhere else. 606: DEBATE Have your say on Friday's match Boro's 11-year stay in the Premier League came to an end on the final day of last season following a run of just two wins in their last 26 league outings. Sheffield United's dreams of returning to the top flight were dashed by May's play-off final defeat to Burnley. While the Blades are vying for another promotion push, the experts believe Middlesbrough are a better bet. All the leading bookmakers have Gareth Southgate's side among the three favourites to reach the Premier League. MATCH FACTS Head-to-head |
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I'm scared that GS could pick Arca tonight :o
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big drift on boro ewok
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http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/2009/08/07/afonso-alves-on-way-to-qatar-84229-24341998/
Alves on his way. Need to find some more strikers and quick |
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Hmm, Tuncay seems to have tonsilitis now. Could be playing 4-5-1 tonight i feel
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Is Lita starting?
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Lita on t bench probably
Bye bye Alves :_| ;) |
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Don't know actually after reading this.
NEW boy Leroy Lita is ready to answer Gareth Southgates SOS call by stepping straight into the firing line in Boros crucial Championship opener against Sheffield United tonight (8pm). Gareth Southgate and Leroy Lita The former England Under-21 international - who has not kicked a ball in anger so far this summer - is prepared to solve Gareth Southgates striker dilemma. Lita might not have expected to be involved tonight but with Tuncay down with tonsilitis, Jeremie Aliadiere suffering from sickness and Afonso Alves injured, the 24-year-old is certain to see action - even if only coming off the bench. Lita told the Evening Gazette: |
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Revised starting XI imo:
Coyne Hoyte Huth Wheater Taylor Yeates Williams/Digard/Arca(2from3) Johnson Emnes Lita or Coyne Hoyte Huth Wheater Taylor Williams Digard Arca Johnson Yeates Emnes Rumours O'Neill needs Hernia op. |