RonBoro

The best statement I've heard that encapsulates the years since PL relegation with GS (barring the TM years I suppose). Its high time we leave the boring boro label behind.

Tbh this matches exactly what a wba fan said, he said when things don’t go to plan he plays even more negative than you ever thought possible And why would he change it has always brought him success in the PL for all those successful years (Manager of the Year) and having never been relegated and all. But sadly we have found out to our displeasure this TP success formula only works in the delicate scenario of wanting to aviod PL relegation, all be it at the cost of entertainment or some might say 'football' but then again riches of the PL is so much more than just Football. That all

I second your thoughts mate, would take AK back if it were a shout between him and TP. However I would love to keep with our tradition and appoint a young aspiring coach to help reset the current defensive blueprint and help restart a more attacking one with our academy being more integrated with the 1st team.

Found an interesting post match analysis video of a West Brom game from April this year, Dominic Matteo throws in some hard truths about TP's training methods before he left WB and the failed transition under Pardew. TP functional 6 man defensive block system meant Training was methodical and structured with emphasis on results (i.e., 40 point target) and when results don't go his way He simply doubles down and training under that atmosphere would be very functional with any element of fun and creativity removed root and stem at the training ground in favor of an effective functional

I notice the tense used is always "you", I presume you mean you Boro supporters. The arrogant notion that 5 people in a forum represent the entire opinion of Boro supporters. Also, you can't class yourselves as a supporter when all you do is criticise. Definition of supporter : one that supports You must be right, it is in the dictionary. I'll go back to only praising my drunk uncle who is trying to ruin the barbecue from now on.

Would love the club to take a risk and go for someone like Neville for the reasons you mentioned, however they will go for the safe option again, it will be Bruce or Big Sam in next If it's Big Sam in next, I'll be taking a break from football. I honestly couldn't think of a more backwards appointment if Pulis fails. You might not be alone on that one.

All things considered TP could be having a right ol laugh when he thinks back about all the polarity his football created. The art of playing Football without the Football... The art of getting 3 points without playing for 3 points ... The art of being offensive by being defensive....

Could be an interesting game, any overseas viewer on here know if it is on istream boro ? cause after I logged in, its asking me to re-buy my subscription again (I previously ended up paying for it twice - but I dont wanna pay the 3rd time I dont love SG that much :P). It is there and I am watching now. Just log out and back in .. And refresh the site. If nothing works, delete cookies, then try again ;) Hope you will find a way! Worked little a Charm, thanks mate. Heres to Wings Hattrick Cheers! UTB!

Could be an interesting game, any overseas viewer on here know if it is on istream boro ? cause after I logged in, its asking me to re-buy my subscription again (I previously ended up paying for it twice - but I dont wanna pay the 3rd time I dont love SG that much :P).

Good job from the lads, 3 points in the bag, back to second in the table, Tav starts and gets a goal. Long may it continue.

Randolf has to be one of the most under-rated goalies in the FL, Not flashy ... but when called on is ever safe.

Next Time its Nil-Nil .... You know what to do :P

2-0 ... TP asked and the team delivered, Well done lads

Smash and Grab....get in

Bees trying to get the ball forward into the box more, our def is coping well, mind

Almost scored off a Set-play, Hugill got a nice looping header just off target.

I must say I am quietly excited with our season so far. Best Defensive record in the FL has us second. We look well drilled and once we start sorting out the final third we could be in line to pull clear of the pack. Leeds are starting to show signs of the historical Bielsa Fatigue Syndrome, along with a well timed goalkeeping crisis their 2nd half of the season is starting to show promise. Then again talks about Tom Heaton signing on an emergency and rumors linking Jan targets like Llorente are worrying if true. Sheffield Utd and West Brom are starting to normalize their inconsistenci

http://oatcakefanzine.proboards.com/thread/282013/boro-looking-decade-ago An interesting read indeed.

The sad thing is that there are probably more people like who are daft enough to watch that *** tonight and absolve him of any blame. I guess some people are just gluttons for punishment. And some people are so negative they will always blame the manager in place when they can't handle disappointment Do you remember Stracken ?

Thank heavens for their relegation.....imagine we would have been out of positives this season if they didnt. :D

I'd have my reservations with TP getting to have his own squad, considering what we saw at West Brom, If it doesn't click we'll lose him(sacked) and his successor might find his 1 dimensional direct long ball long throw squad a little inept and may end up making things worse.

***NAL - Arteta CHELSEA -Maurizio Sarri IPSWICH - Simon Grayson QPR - Tim Sherwood SUNDERLAND - John O'Shea or some bloke that will get sacked in 4 months so who cares. SWANSEA - Chris Coleman WEST BROM - Darren Moore

For the love of all that is holy......

Maybe Tony Mowbray would be available ..... afterall he is managing a club owned by the Venkys who knows they might chicken him out next season. But seriously any young Eddie Howe esque manager will do.

No if wed have gone for it with a positive line up and went for villa from the start id of accepted a defeat even if was heavy, going out without trying to attack i cannot accept. You would have been in the minority then I guess that seems to be the problem ..... we are content to be mediocre....all be it at 0-1. Clean sheets in the 2nd leg of the playoffs is a must on that CV.