wilsoncgp 9,283 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, Borodane said: Hope I get a chance to watch the game tonight. I'm a bit excitet about seeing us transform from Warnock ball to something else. We've got some gifted players with the ball at their feet, so I'm just pleased if I can see us moving in that direction. The only things that are tempering my expectations tonight is the energy levels and missing Sporar. It's a big chance for either Coburn or Uche to come in and show if they can do the business up top in this set-up. Be interesting to see if he makes any changes at all with no expected returns from injury. I'd expect him to go with the same team barring Sporar. Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,982 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 1 hour ago, TheJew said: Wilder DNA is already sprouting. The hoof from kick off out of play has gone. The hoof from goal kicks is gone. Wait til Payero gets firing in this team. That's what really excites me, Payero looks made for this system. Honestly if he can get firing, JLS does too... 46 minutes ago, Borodane said: Hope I get a chance to watch the game tonight. I'm a bit excitet about seeing us transform from Warnock ball to something else. We've got some gifted players with the ball at their feet, so I'm just pleased if I can see us moving in that direction. I expect what we will see is another good first half where you see the sprouts of Wilderball, before we fade in the 2nd half as usual. Still has a long way to go to fix our 2nd half problems! 38 minutes ago, wilsoncgp said: The only things that are tempering my expectations tonight is the energy levels and missing Sporar. It's a big chance for either Coburn or Uche to come in and show if they can do the business up top in this set-up. Be interesting to see if he makes any changes at all with no expected returns from injury. I'd expect him to go with the same team barring Sporar. Is Sporar definitely not fit? I wonder if he might be a surprise inclusion, CW didn't rule him out and went as far as to say he was "doing everything" to be fit. Provided the ankle swelling has gone down and there wasn't anything longer term wrong...fingers crossed he may be back tonight! Him and Watmore were class on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites
Erimus74 3,072 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) The 1st fixture between both clubs was a 1892 FAC 2nd cup tie at Linthorpe road with Preston running out 2-1 winners This will be the 50th match on Teesside between both teams with the following record Won - 27 Drew - 13 Lost 9 Goals for - 84 Goals against - 49 Some who have represented Boro & Preston Hughie Mcllmoyle Mick Baxter Jordan Hugil Sean St Ledger (3 month loan) Dave Nugent Alf Common Nobby Stiles Kelhan O’Hanlon 29th November 1927 - George Camsell scored all 3 in a 3-0 away at Preston in the FAC 4th round, it was George’s 3rd HT, our 6th away HT, our 8th FAC HT & 43rd in total 3rd November 1934 - Mick Fenton scored his 1st hattrick on this day when the Boro drew with Preston 3-3 at Ayresome Park, in a 1st division fixture, it was the 42nd HT at AP & 57th overall Paul Kerr, who was the clubs 1st cash transfer following liquidation, made his Boro debut at home to Preston in the FAC 3rd round, 10th January 1987, fortunately we lost 1-0 Blast from the past Edited November 23, 2021 by Erimus74 7 Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,283 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Brunners said: Is Sporar definitely not fit? I wonder if he might be a surprise inclusion, CW didn't rule him out and went as far as to say he was "doing everything" to be fit. Provided the ankle swelling has gone down and there wasn't anything longer term wrong...fingers crossed he may be back tonight! Him and Watmore were class on Saturday. I feel like it might be pushing it a bit. I wouldn't risk it personally. Wilder has also said that we need players to be fit for longer so rushing him back doesn't sound like the best idea. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
TeaCider24 12,646 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) I'd be giving Ikpeazu the nod if he's fit tonight, give him a chance before January to fight for his place. I wouldn't be risking Sporar, even though he's the better option, as he's probably a great fit for Wilder's style and it's not worth losing him for longer. 7 Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernSmoggie 4,242 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I reckon Sporar starts - sounds like a knock rather than muscular. Wonder who the other touch and go players are? Hopefully not Bola again. I'd start Hernandez over Jones tonight, looked lively when he came on. Fry and Payero should be back for the weekend apparently 💪 Link to post Share on other sites
Humpty 3,261 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I don’t think so. A turned ankle can quickly turn nasty if you don’t rest it. I can vouch for that! Swelling indicates there’s damage 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RiseAgainst 3,793 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Imagine what Wilder could do with this team once the likes of Sporar, Payero, Browne and Siliki are all fit and playing with confidence. It's enough to give you a semi. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Old Codger 3,064 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 39 minutes ago, RiseAgainst said: Imagine what Wilder could do with this team once the likes of Sporar, Payero, Browne and Siliki are all fit and playing with confidence. It's enough to give you a semi. well... this does explain the username 🙂 may all your dreams come true, I'm off to buy shares in Kleenex. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,320 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 54 minutes ago, RiseAgainst said: Imagine what Wilder could do with this team once the likes of Sporar, Payero, Browne and Siliki are all fit and playing with confidence. It's enough to give you a semi. Nah - too cold. My experience of footy matches in winter is its all you can do to keep your extremities warm. 🥶🧊 Link to post Share on other sites
Onme'eadson 44 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Erimus74 said: The 1st fixture between both clubs was a 1892 FAC 2nd cup tie at Linthorpe road with Preston running out 2-1 winners This will be the 50th match on Teesside between both teams with the following record Won - 27 Drew - 13 Lost 9 Goals for - 84 Goals against - 49 Some who have represented Boro & Preston Hughie Mcllmoyle Mick Baxter Jordan Hugil Sean St Ledger (3 month loan) Dave Nugent Alf Common Nobby Stiles Kelhan O’Hanlon 29th November 1927 - George Camsell scored all 3 in a 3-0 away at Preston in the FAC 4th round, it was George’s 3rd HT, our 6th away HT, our 8th FAC HT & 43rd in total 3rd November 1934 - Mick Fenton scored his 1st hattrick on this day when the Boro drew with Preston 3-3 at Ayresome Park, in a 1st division fixture, it was the 42nd HT at AP & 57th overall Paul Kerr, who was the clubs 1st cash transfer following liquidation, made his Boro debut at home to Preston in the FAC 3rd round, 10th January 1987, fortunately we lost 1-0 Blast from the past Great memories, im sure i was there as i only missed 1 home game that season. 8-0 v Sheff Wed. Most games are a blur after 5 or 6 pints in the Red Rose before kick off. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,320 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 • Are you ready for our weekly game of 'Where's Martin'? I have a feeling he's off getting fitted for a thermal suit so he can cope with winter conditions in England. • What will be your formation/starting line up for this match? In Chris We Trust. I'm sure his preferred 3-5-2 will get us 3 points against Preston. We need to aim for consistency right now to get the players used to playing Wilder's style, so pretty much the same as last game, barring injuries, fitness worries etc. • Which of our plethora of injured players will be back ready for Preston? Meh - they're not injured...the big softies. They just wanted some time off. If more of them were like Paddy, we'd have a much shorter injury list. • Will Wilder ever refer to Warnock by his name? Erm...probably not... • How are you feeling about the start under Wilder? (Answers in gif form only) What's your prediction? Preston don't have a great record on the road (W1 D3 L5) so I'm predicting 3 points for Boro: Middlesbrough 2 -1 Preston NE. Bonus Question: what the heck did the forum admins do with the text colour options? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sanddancer 1,967 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, RiseAgainst said: Imagine what Wilder could do with this team once the likes of Sporar, Payero, Browne and Siliki are all fit and playing with confidence. It's enough to give you a semi. Semi what, detached house, final? Link to post Share on other sites
wilsoncgp 9,283 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 56 minutes ago, AnglianRed said: Bonus Question: what the heck did the forum admins do with the text colour options? What's the problem? Link to post Share on other sites
Dynamo Kev 1,558 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 hoping for a good win tonight. i've not been posting much lately been a bit mad IRL atm, so football hasnt been to high on my list. but i've still been reading the posts etc. quite enjoyed the millwall game. the ref shafted us but 1-1 for how long? we still should have the ability to put team to the sword. cant just do a warnock or woodgate and blame losing games on refs or bad finishing. We have to be better than that if we want to go anywhere. buzzing with wilder so far. loving his comments about the players need to raise the bar or they are out. can feel his ambition for the club and i like it. the rudderless ship has set a course, off we go. 3-0boro tav to score a brace. Link to post Share on other sites
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