BoroBoy1989 229 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, SouthernSmoggie said: Extra rest doesn't always help - see United last night! Would rather come into the Sheff Utd game off the back of another good win. Blackpool have two covid cases... hope they are made to play. We played half the season with our entire defence out. I agree, but a precedent has been set now. Games postponed due to “covid cases and injuries” in club statements left, right and centre. Seemingly, a lot of the time there’s more injuries than players testing positive. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Boro 86 511 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Hoping it goes ahead as can only see another win for Wilders lads. Not overly worried about other teams getting extra rest as we have seen before that teams that win thrive on playing. If we play I fancy 3-1 with a brace from Sporar and Tav to get a confidence booster. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,175 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 2 hours ago, DevKWat said: Just looked at their squad for Huddersfield and think decimated is over the top, in terms of numbers yes but there’s hardly any of their key first team squad out. Think it is more to do with Hull tbh Link to post Share on other sites
sanddancer 1,964 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 With so many games called off it concerns me more then a little. What is the process and procedure and who in the FA is ensuring legality. Surly if the squad is registered they have to play and not just when the best players are fit. Transparency is a must. Who is to say lesser players are not doctoring results? What and where are tests conducted, by who and how are they verified? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ScarBoro 836 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 47 minutes ago, sanddancer said: With so many games called off it concerns me more then a little. What is the process and procedure and who in the FA is ensuring legality. Surly if the squad is registered they have to play and not just when the best players are fit. Transparency is a must. Who is to say lesser players are not doctoring results? What and where are tests conducted, by who and how are they verified? Don’t worry. Gibson will be investigating. If there are no writs issued, you will know the EFL are checking properly! Link to post Share on other sites
Smogzilla 7,385 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Are we expecting rotation for this one? Wouldn't be surprised to see a few alterations to the starting 11 with the Sheffield game so soon after. Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernSmoggie 4,223 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Smogzilla said: Are we expecting rotation for this one? Wouldn't be surprised to see a few alterations to the starting 11 with the Sheffield game so soon after. We don't have many good rotation options to be honest... Payero could come in and we rest one of the central three ahead of Sheff Utd. Watmore might rotate back in for Hernandez too. Losing anyone else weakens the team I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites
Weasel 965 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Smogzilla said: Are we expecting rotation for this one? Wouldn't be surprised to see a few alterations to the starting 11 with the Sheffield game so soon after. I think Payero might start, no idea who you drop though Link to post Share on other sites
Hicktonpen10 158 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 5 hours ago, Smogzilla said: Are we expecting rotation for this one? Wouldn't be surprised to see a few alterations to the starting 11 with the Sheffield game so soon after. Cannot see the team changing save for possibly Watmore for Hernandez but may rest his knee until Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Honestly expecting to wake up to the news the game is off because of the "covid" situation in the Blackpool squad despite there only being like...2 cases so far. Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,052 Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 The OP has been updated with some nice Q's for y'all! Worst hang overs ever Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,931 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Game will be called off I reckon Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,175 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 To play or not to play that is the question? Game day or is it game day? Will we be able to view this later on should it go ahead though goals as they go in should be available on Skysports? Must admit with our momentum and being the ideal time to get something against Blackpool I will be a tad disappointed should the game get called off. There surely must be some sort of announcement by mid morning time to stop the Boro fans from travelling on their annual holidays! Link to post Share on other sites
Hewie 94 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Considering I’ll have to get up at 6am for the game, I’d prefer to know over the next few hours before i go to sleep! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,246 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Denzel Zanzibar said: Game will be called off I reckon Considering you’ve never been right I’m certain it’ll go ahead😜 Link to post Share on other sites
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