Boro v Sheffield United 1-0 (Conway)

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Talking Points

Starting Lineup/Formation? Similar to what started against Norwich  * minus finn azaz obviously 

Score Prediction? Tough one this, classic boro situation, sheff united are in free fall, bottom and the confidence really low, their manager close to been sacked, so it would be a typical boro thing if we get beat 1-0 and harmer has a worldie against us AGAIN

Will you be attending the game? Yes

Lea & Perrins or Henderson's Relish? None  

Very surprised you didn’t mention favourite bean – Sean Bean is a massive blades fan the *barsteward

 

*song wise 7 out of 10, could have some legs 

[Marvanelli 2,081 1.4k]

I do wonder who comes in for Azaz.

I think it's a shoot out between Hansen and Nypan, with Hansen likely to be favoured.

The other 10 spots are fairly obvious - assuming there's no knocks/injuries.

Sheff Utd being bottom of the league just highlights how bonkers this league is, because no way are they a bottom of the league team.

They will still cause us problems and we will need to be at our best to get 3pts.

Going into the 3pm's n Saturday on 12pts would be absolutely incredible.

[Erimus74 5,966 5.9k]

Two fixtures against Sheff Utd always stand out for me, March 1986 following a 2-1 home defeat the Boro team walked off to a standing ovation & the next day the board were that impressed with the team the night before that temporary manager Bruce Rioch was offered the job on a permanent basis, which he happily accepted 

April 1988 Stuart Ripley scoring his one & first team hat trick in a 6-0 home win 

No wont be attending this game

Typical Boro game on the cards & when you think, the two teams over the past few seasons & the summer we had that we go into this fixture as favourites 

[Marvanelli 2,081 1.4k]

They've just signed Tanganga too.

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Starting Lineup/Formation?

I think the team picks itself apart from Azaz's absence, where I'd probably start with Hansen and bring Nypan on second half. I hope Lenihan is on the bench.

Score Prediction?

3-1. They'll score at some point (possibly first) but I think we'll be too strong for them.

Will you be attending the game?

No, I'll be watching at home.

Lea & Perrins or Henderson's Relish?

Of the two, L&P, but I'm not a big fan of either. In terms of 'on toast', for me, it's a strong cheese, sliced tomato, butter with rock salt crystals and some ground black pepper. 

It would be the most Boro thing ever if we lost this match, but on recent form, we should win comfortably. However, the league isn't accurate at this early stage (one might even suggest the table is being economical with the actualité), so I'm certainly not regarding United's lowly position as an accurate representation of the club's current fortunes.

[Denzel Zanzibar 8,867 16.6k]

13 minutes ago, Marvanelli said:

They've just signed Tanganga too.

He's bang average. No Dael Fry

[Borodane 8,466 28.1k]

Tricky game this. I don't really rate their manager. I think Selles is a better number 2 than head manager. But SU also aren't that bad a team so they are bound to pick up and turn it around at some point. Looks a bit like us under Carrick a few years ago when we had that awful start. Let's at least hope we can add another defeat to their name before they start turning the season around.

Huge shame we are missing Azaz, but we can hope the next in line picks up where he left. Hansen certainly adds a bit more speed and unpredictability. He will need to add some final product to that in order to match Azaz though, so saturday should be a perfect time to stake a claim for a starting spot. I think bruce is spot on with his lineup. Hansen for Azaz will be the only change.

2-1 Boro with goals from Whittaker and Hackney. 

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Think this will be our first loss of the season, the blades will be raring to go. Looking at both squads we're overachieving at 3 wins and they're underachieving with 3 losses, this game will be a regression to the mean for both teams...

What am I saying, 4-0 Boro Dael Fry hattrick of headers!

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2 hours ago, Marvanelli said:

They've just signed Tanganga too.

Where is Tanganga 1?

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Whittaker has started every game so far and expect him to start this one. Edwards is clearly happy with what he's getting and I think some of it is going unnoticed. The rest of the team pretty much picks itself, apart from who plays alongside MW in the other 10 role. I think it will be Hansen. I guess the only other change would be to give Silvera another game or to put Targett straight in.

[Tobermory 294 332]

On 8/27/2025 at 8:29 AM, Denzel Zanzibar said:

Middlesbrough v Sheffield United

Saturday 30th August

The Riverside Stadium

KO: 12:30pm (Don't sleep in!)

Live on Sky Sports Football

https://whyp.it/tracks/304685/30-years-at-the-riverside?token=bNMGz

 

Talking Points

Starting Lineup/Formation? Swap Azaz for Hansen - leave the rest alone. 

Score Prediction? 2-1.

Will you be attending the game? No.

Lea & Perrins or Henderson's Relish?  I have both in my larder.

(Henderson's Relish for me, hopefully that's not a bad omen!)

I've never listened to any of your songs before.  I was bowled over by how good it was.  Bravo.  

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sandwiches to be eaten at full time by match officials out of respect for both teams fallen past manager 

[Denzel Zanzibar 8,867 16.6k]

44 minutes ago, Tobermory said:

I've never listened to any of your songs before.  I was bowled over by how good it was.  Bravo.  

Thanks!

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Time to concentrate on the match tomorrow. This is going to be a tough game Sportsfans...

Sheff Utd still have Hamer and O'Hare with Cooper in goal, together with Louie Barry, Tom Cannon and Tyrese Campbell. Not to mention new signings Danny Ings and Japhet Tanganga.

Very difficult test...

 

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I think the first goal will be important here especially for Sheffield Utd confidence either way. I really don’t rate Selles but one way or another they will be top 6 I think.