BORO v Blackburn Rovers 0-0

[chapattheback 26 101]

1 hour ago, AnglianRed said:

Agree. I mean protect the players and don't single people out for criticism, thats fine.

But a bit of passion and engagement, about what he expects, what the club is working towards etc. wouldn't go amiss.

I like Carrick. He seems a really nice, loyal and committed chap, but we won’t win promotion by being nice.

His mentor, Alex Ferguson, was known for his hairdryer motivation. I can’t imagine MC doing that. A wet flannel comparison may be a bit harsh but who knows what goes on out of our sight.

[LinoJo3 5,505 13.2k]

39 minutes ago, ManBearPig said:

Im not mad or angry tonight. It was a nearly game, at least you could see us trying and doing some good things. If jones shot goes lower or Silvera taps it in we win again. 

We turned up in parts today, Ironically the games against Sheff wed and Stoke we didn’t and if we played like today we would have won. 

The fact we’re talking about being gutted about being off the play offs is a good sign because we’ve turned a corner. 

Im happy we’re looking up and not looking down anymore so that’ll do for me until the end of the season 

Agree, massive over reaction to a nothing game really. We know what this teams about by now so I don’t get why people always seem to be shocked we haven’t ripped the opposition to shreds every week.

[Changing Times 15,603 22.7k]

Just now, LinoJo3 said:

Agree, massive over reaction to a nothing game really. We know what this teams about by now so I don’t get why people always seem to be shocked we haven’t ripped the opposition to shreds every week.

I don't think people are shocked by it.  I think they'd just like to actually see it now and again.

[morrissey 82 63]

Several issues re: 1st XI quality, but averaging around 1 goal per game at home all season is by far the most urgent.

[Changing Times 15,603 22.7k]

7 minutes ago, morrissey said:

Several issues re: 1st XI quality, but averaging around 1 goal per game at home all season is by far the most urgent.

Aye, it's knackered us completely.  We have the 15th best home record in the league, and the 6th best away record.  Our home form this season has stuffed us.  We have one of the best home defensive records in the league (8th) but we are joint 21st in goals scored.  And people keep banging on about our defensive record for some reason.  We've actually got a better home defensive record than Ipswich and Southampton but Ipswich have scored 33 more goals than us, and Southampton 25 more goals than us, in the 19 home fixtures so far.  Our goal scoring, specifically at home, is what we need to be working on.  I think maybe we're all hoping/expecting changes in the summer to sort it out.  The work will need to be a lot better than what we did last summer.

[LincsBORO88 194 156]

41 minutes ago, Changing Times said:

Problem is that it's goal scoring that's the problem, and nothing we are doing at the moment is really helping with that.

Aye, but if we're not scoring then the least we can do is be solid at the back

[LinoJo3 5,505 13.2k]

37 minutes ago, Changing Times said:

I don't think people are shocked by it.  I think they'd just like to actually see it now and again.

But it’s pretty unlikely to happen with this team is it, it seems to be an expectation rather than a hopeful surprise.

[LinoJo3 5,505 13.2k]

15 minutes ago, Changing Times said:

Aye, it's knackered us completely.  We have the 15th best home record in the league, and the 6th best away record.  Our home form this season has stuffed us.  We have one of the best home defensive records in the league (8th) but we are joint 21st in goals scored.  And people keep banging on about our defensive record for some reason.  We've actually got a better home defensive record than Ipswich and Southampton but Ipswich have scored 33 more goals than us, and Southampton 25 more goals than us, in the 19 home fixtures so far.  Our goal scoring, specifically at home, is what we need to be working on.  I think maybe we're all hoping/expecting changes in the summer to sort it out.  The work will need to be a lot better than what we did last summer.

People bang on about the defensive record because of the self inflicted goals we had/have a habit of conceding. We may have a decent home defense but it can’t be that good away, we’ve conceded 2-3 goals multiple times.

[smogsterking the Inspirati 3,269 8.5k]

3 clean sheets in a row if only we played Dieng when he was back fit. I feel the result essentially kills off the hopes of playoffs given Norwich and West Brom won. Should have won today given the chances but pretty much been one of our problems this season not scoring enough of our clear cut chances.

[Foogle 2,226 3.6k]

Honestly after that winless start to the season, if you'd told me that with 10 games to go: Carrick would still be at the helm and there was still a possibility of playoffs I'd have bitten your hand off... 

[Bruce 2,974 2.3k]

13 minutes ago, LinoJo3 said:

People bang on about the defensive record because of the self inflicted goals we had/have a habit of conceding. We may have a decent home defense but it can’t be that good away, we’ve conceded 2-3 goals multiple times.

Away, scored 33 goals - 2nd most in the league with only Leicester scoring more. Conceded 31, 18th worst in the league. 

Home, scored 20 goals, 4th least in the league. Conceded 21, 8th least in the league. 

We may as well be two different teams.

[Riverside94 1,359 1.9k]

Blackburn although near the bottom have had a lot of draws lately so was probably to be expected. At least it wasn’t another poor home performance with sloppy goals against and 0 points. Still 21 points to play for

[Plastic Goat 680 1k]

Far too many injuries. Something very with the way our players are conditioned for this sport. It's been nigh on farcical the amount of injuries we have had. Club needs a complete coaching and fitness overhaul.

[Erimus74 5,259 5.4k]

I cant for one minute imagine that Michael Carrick is ok with the injury front at all, it has to be addressed & scrutinised, we cant go through another sesson with a few long term injuries mounting up 

[Dan1234 1,226 3.2k]

Feel really flat after that. 

I'm about done with Engel. I'm glad he's pushed on after his start but it's like a race to get rid of the ball as soon as he gets it. He's so limited apart from the occasional good pass and he's frustrating the hell out of me. I believe its a big part of why we can't score goals at home having both fullbacks so poor going forwards too.

Apart from the obvious midfield issues I have to say I was bitterly disappointed with the front four. On paper Mcgree, Azaz and Jones is imo our strongest 3 behind LL and I was quite looking forward to seeing them play together after the disapointment of Forss going off. Just a huge lack of quality. Compounded by Carrick insisting on keeping Azaz left and Mcgree central where both players are far worse than the other way round.  I think Carrick has dropped a clanger with Azaz. He was by no means the worst player when he was dropped and he looks void of confidence now.