MRe 359 760 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Watford (H) V Middlesbrough (A) Saturday 30th September KO 15:00 - Vicarage Road Ref - Oliver Langford Form (Right is recent) Watford LDWDL Middlesbrough LLDWW Historically we're not great at Vicarage Road but I'm looking forward to this. One step closer in our Milk Marketing Board, Littlewoods, Rumbelows, Coca-Cola, Worthington's, Carling, Capital One, Carabao Energy Drink™ EFL Cup run, and another favourable draw in us facing Exeter City surely looks to have boosted the club further. We needed this boost, as the lads seem to be working hard and hungry to win which could be argued as half of the battle. Predicted Teams Boro Taking into account the previous few performances I'd be inclined to look at giving Rogers and Coburn another opportunity in the team. Coburn was brilliant last time out. I'm not sure on our LB situation, but I'd really like to see Bangura back from his hamstring injury if he's ready. Watford Reeling from their 3-0 loss at Leeds last time around, I'd imagine Watford will want to hit the ground running and take 3 points at home to restore order. Expecting a scrappy one with plenty of yellows. This is their lineup last time out: Insights: 1. Watford have won four of their last five home league games against us since a 2-1 home defeat in 2012. 2. Historical Matchup Boro won: 6 Games drawn: 6 Watford won: 10 3. After our 2-0 win over Watford in January, Boro are looking to record consecutive league wins against Watford for the first time since 2011. Questions: 1. What's your score prediction? 2. Would two up front be a welcome change, or will our tactical stoicism bare more fruit as time goes on? 3. Who's your favourite academy graduate of the last 30 years? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJew 3,662 6.1k Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 We never ever win at Watford, or so it feels. 2 nil defeat. Just cos it's Watford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphex_Boro 1,875 6.8k Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, TheJew said: We never ever win at Watford, or so it feels. 2 nil defeat. Just cos it's Watford. Haven't won there in 11 years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin 339 709 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) Answers: 1. Hopeful that we’ll continue winning so going with a cautiously optimistic 0-3 victory, courtesy of 2 goals from Coburn and a screamer from Hackney. 2. No idea. It like to see it personally with Coburn and LL up top. But LL behind Coburn could be just as effective I guess. 3. Can’t pick a favourite, but notable mentions go to Tony McMahon, James Morrison. Coburn gives me Danny Graham vibes and Hackney has to be the best CM we’ve produced? Edited September 28, 2023 by marvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaCider24 18,300 23.4k Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downsouth 8,153 39k Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 29 minutes ago, TeaCider24 said: Let it start on Saturday I say with a brace to boot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downsouth 8,153 39k Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Nearest ground for me but not the happiest of hunting grounds. Mind you the away fans pub on the corner is very popular and well attended had a few meet up's there in the past. Trains on strike will stop a few from attending and I believe we have not sold out our allocation. Still Teddy is looking forward to going despite the result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downsouth 8,153 39k Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 58 minutes ago, TheJew said: We never ever win at Watford, or so it feels. 2 nil defeat. Just cos it's Watford. Is that inevitable or just a run of the mill defeat because it is Watford? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaCider24 18,300 23.4k Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/2023/september/28/michael-carrick-pre-match--watford/ Bangura will be out for a while longer. Van den Berg is touch and go. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinoJo3 5,785 13.6k Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 3 hours ago, TeaCider24 said: https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/2023/september/28/michael-carrick-pre-match--watford/ Bangura will be out for a while longer. Van den Berg is touch and go. It just goes to show the increase in intensity between this level and where they came from. A couple of full games and their muscles have gave up already, there is definately still room for them to grow as their body’s adjust to the tempo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroDave4 1,612 3.4k Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 If Van den Berg is fit, I think it'll be the same team as last weekend. If he's not, I'm guessing Smith will come in if he's fit enough, if he's not... McNair maybe? But I can't see much change for this one personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denzel Zanzibar 8,139 15.5k Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Nailed on draw. 1-1 or a 0-0 snoozefest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce 3,109 2.5k Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Watford under Ismael feel like our Kryptonite team playing a Hipster Wimbledon style that we can't deal with. I have a bad feeling about this. I'm expecting us to keep the same team that played Southampton with Smith or McNair in for the injured RVDB but no other changes except for injuries. I think Crooks will stay in place to deal with the physical challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Slops 736 1.2k Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Denzel Zanzibar said: Nailed on draw. 1-1 or a 0-0 snoozefest. Around 45 league games now with MC at the helm and not a single 0-0, honestly could never see one coming. 2-2 maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaCider24 18,300 23.4k Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Pork Slops said: Around 45 league games now with MC at the helm and not a single 0-0, honestly could never see one coming. 2-2 maybe It was 0-0 against Coventry in the first leg of the play-offs. This will be his 41st Championship match, including the two play-off games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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