Well that was a big pile of poo.

 

While I'm not hugely upset at an early Cup exit, this was a winnable home tie. I don't think Rovers were a significantly better team. IMO it was more a case of Boro being too passive and giving them confidence to come at us (after a pretty drab first half).

Rovers found some extra impetus second half and they began creating some really good chances (after hitting the woodwork in the first 45).

I still don't know how Weimann failed to convert that gift when he robbed Glover and had an open goal to aim at. Made amends with a perfectly-timed run to pick up a deflected cross. Had all the time and space he needed to thump it home, courtesy of Boro's AWOL midfield.

Both teams were disappointing first half, but Blackburn were the better team second half. Think they sussed that Boro weren't really up for the game and decided to take us on. Think we suffered from Hamilton's lack of attacking play and Burgzorg being used as a striker. Other than that though, no real excuses.

Thought Dijksteel and McCabe had very good games. Barlaser tried hard but to no avail. McGree had Boro's 2 best goal attempts (until Hackney's late on-target effort) but was far below his string-pulling, play-making best.

Looking at the big picture, I'm not that bothered about going out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle. But I am disappointed with the manner we went out in.

I've no issues with Carrick changing the team, but he really needs to learn to put square pegs in square holes.

Edited January 11, 20251 yr by AnglianRed

2 minutes ago, Robin Johnson said:

In the minority I know but I can see a parting of the ways come the end of the season. A manager who's stubbornness ignorance means he isn't open to change, improvement and eradicating mistakes will not develop as a manager.

For Carrick this penny is dropping with increased numbers......

Honestly I don’t think the penny has even started dropping with carrick. He looks like the statue every game. Nothing changes for the positive during games. Sometimes I think he sees a completely different game. 

1 minute ago, AnglianRed said:

Well that was a big pile of poo.

 

While I'm not hugely upset at an early Cup exit, this was a winnable home tie. I don't think Rovers were a significantly better team. IMO it was more a case of Boro being too passive and giving them confidence to come at us (after a pretty drab first half).

Rovers found some extra impetus second half and they began creating some really good chances (after hitting the woodwork in the first 45).

I still don't know how Weimann failed to covert that gift when he robbed Glover and had an open goal to aim at. Made amends with a perfectly-timed run to pick up a deflected cross. had all the time and space he needed to thump it home, courtesy of Boro's AWOL midfield.

Both teams were disappointing first half, but Blackburn were the better team second half. Think they sussed that Boro weren't really up for the game and decided to take us on. Think we suffered from Hamilton's lack of attacking play and Burzorg being used as a striker. Other than that though, no real excuses.

Thought Dijksteel and McCabe had very good games. Barlaser tried hard but to no avail. McGree had Boro's 2 best goal attempts (until Hackney's late on-target effort) but was far below his string-pulling, play-making best.

Looking at the big picture, I'm not that bothered about going out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle. But I am disappointed with the manner we went out in.

Well said but it does not disguise he disappointment from all Boro fans

If you write an MDT thread in ChatGPT you get a ChatGPT performance 

6 minutes ago, Plastic Goat said:

I'm afraid that's a poor excuse.

No excuse just a bit of context that people seem to be forgetting, there’s a lot play for still 

2 minutes ago, Borodane said:

Honestly I don’t think the penny has even started dropping with carrick. He looks like the statue every game. Nothing changes for the positive during games. Sometimes I think he sees a completely different game. 

On the plus side,that mark on his face seems to have improved. Always a positive if you look hard enough.Cant think of too many others however

4 minutes ago, Borodane said:

Honestly I don’t think the penny has even started dropping with carrick. He looks like the statue every game. Nothing changes for the positive during games. Sometimes I think he sees a completely different game. 

I meant with the fanbase! Sorry for not clarifying

Might watch the Luton game to cheer myself up 

Get to see Isaiah Jones running down the wing and making the Hatters sing aha! 

was reading the thread with about 60 mins gone and a few of you were spot on with how it would turn out. the deep sigh when I checked Flashscore and it was 0-1.

just not good enough losing games like this at home.

How long I we going to keep asking for carrick to put square pegs in square holes. Seems like it’s the same conversation nearly every couple weeks now

7 minutes ago, LBP said:

Might watch the Luton game to cheer myself up 

Get to see Isaiah Jones running down the wing and making the Hatters sing aha! 

will be interesting to see how he gets on

I’m still very much Carrick in but I would like him to inspire our players a bit more. Maybe he is a bit too laid back and dour. I think a lot of folk on here have talked about getting better back room staff in and I think I’m on board with that now. We need a crazy Steve Harrison type 

Also to take McCabe off and keep barlaser on was a mistake

Thought McCabe and Dijksteel had good games.

I actually thought Hamilton had started the match well but it was downhill from there.

The biggest take from today is that we can't afford not to sign a keeper or to just rely on what we have if Doak and/or Latte Lath leave.

14 minutes ago, Downsouth said:

Well said but it does not disguise he disappointment from all Boro fans

very disappointed to be out of the cup already, at home to another championship side hoping to finish in the play-off places!

I mean looking at the team and set-up, were they really arsed?

the cups no longer get a look when you're chasing promotion to the top flight.