Blackpool v Boro (Carabao Cup) 3-0

[DocMartin 682]

Early days, but we clearly still have not solved the pace and creativity out wide that has been lacking for years. Jones, Sivi et al will have moments but will lack consistency and that is what is needed in this league. Tonights team shows we lack strength in depth. I will be surprised if any of our strikers gets 12 goals or more for this reason. 
 

‘Parrero’ seemed to look good on set pieces, and will take time to settle, but there is a quality player in there and much more to come with better players around him. 
 

To get promoted I still believe we are 2 wingers short (maybe one to be capable to play as a central striker role, along with a CF to cover Uche (ideally improve on him) and a LB to cover CB.

 

I just worry still where the goals are coming from 🤔

[Dynamo Kev 1,558]

11 minutes ago, Rat catcher said:

Don't hold your breath for a better result. We do not pose a threat up front.

we wont do with spence and jones as our main threat wide. w really need senior players in those forward wide areas. the kids can come on as a sub. nw got what he wanted tonight. we are out.

[BoroJake 2,345]

Warnock throwing the young lads under the bus. No need to criticise them so much they aren’t used to playing football like that 

Edited August 11, 2021 by BoroJake

[BoroSmoggie 2,710]

Missed out on a home tie against Sunderland.

[DevKWat 2,371]

Would’ve been boro Sunderland if we had gone through 

[TeaCider24 12,646]

Thank *** for that.

Get to avoid their scummy fans hurling paedo abuse without a hint of irony.

[RiversideRed 1,216]

30 minutes ago, LBP said:

No Tav and a poor attack becomes horrific 

Either we sign him some help or it's a long season ahead but we already knew that 

Without Tav the rest of the team is mid-table Championship at best. I keep saying it. We need to sign three attackers, two of which need to be top end Championship quality otherwise you can kiss goodbye a promotion push for playoffs.

[TeaCider24 12,646]

1 minute ago, RiversideRed said:

Without Tav the rest of the team is mid-table Championship at best. I keep saying it.

You do keep saying it.

Every single match. 😂

[RiversideRed 1,216]

1 minute ago, TeaCider24 said:

You do keep saying it.

Every single match. 😂

Consistency is key. 🤣

[Robin Johnson 616]

No problem with squad players being used, the problem is how many have enhanced and built a reputation? Some will be pressed into first team action over the course of a 46 game season. Unless there is significant improvement we will be in danger of carrying some - and this we can’t afford.

The continuing lack of strikers worthy of such a name is embarrassing now. As a club we seem incapable of getting anyone half decent in.

It appears if you score one goal against us the likelihood is you should be on for a point - if not 3- such is the weakness and poor striking options we have on offer. Embarrassing.

[Redcar Rioja 5,979]

Incredible Player ratings after a 3-0 defeat, looks like the Gazette are still terrified of upsetting someone.

https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/one-stand-out-player-middlesbrough-21288879

My Favourite:

6 - No influence on the game. 🤣🤣🤣

 

[smogsterking the Inspirati 2,490]

[BoroJake 2,345]

 

[morrissey 56]

Was at the game, pretty abject all round.

Lumley needs to settle and quickly, shaky. The young left back got absolutely roasted. Coburn?, looks a million miles short in terms of touch, awareness, physicality.

2 positives: Jones is really quick with good feet, bit raw but very promising.

Payero, given his circumstances, was excellent, looks and moves like a proper footballer and will be a big hit with the fans.

Biggest disappointment was the general lack of fight and aggression.

A mention for the fans, who were tremendous and deserved better.

 

 

[Changing Times 12,347]

1 hour ago, SzilardNemethsCurtains said:

Where did I make out they had a full strength side?

You didn't.  You ignored their line up completely and simply mentioned the changes we'd made.