boroinferryhill 8 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Good thread ar ..... We were shocking againt millwall no fight. This team should be fighting for the future just hope to see a big improvement if we get beat and we run ourselves into the ground can accept that but what we seen against millwall was unacceptable Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,320 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Ok I know that Reading still have problems with injuries and suspensions I believe but with all this talk about giving fringe/untested players a run out for the game are we not in a way doing a disservice to all the other teams close to Reading by possibly giving Reading an advantage. Whilst we have regular first team available are we not duty bound to field the best team possible and deal with this game as any other in trying to either win or not lose the match? Just a thought because I would feel mildly miffed if the boot was on the other foot Completely agree with this. Plus there have been howls of protest from teams / managers in the past, that have attracted media attention, when they've felt other teams have been given an unduly easy ride by opponents "resting" players. Not saying we shouldn't try 1 or 2 youngsters, but no more than that. Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,545 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Ok I know that Reading still have problems with injuries and suspensions I believe but with all this talk about giving fringe/untested players a run out for the game are we not in a way doing a disservice to all the other teams close to Reading by possibly giving Reading an advantage. Whilst we have regular first team available are we not duty bound to field the best team possible and deal with this game as any other in trying to either win or not lose the match? Just a thought because I would feel mildly miffed if the boot was on the other foot I thought there was a rule/law in place that we had to field our strongest or most competitive team. I know mick McCarthy got fined a couple of seasons ago for playing a much weakened side away to Man UTD. (Probably have gotten away with it this season:)) but also my money is not worth any less and if I'm forking out I still what to see Boro be competitive. However 2 young guns would be acceptable tho Link to post Share on other sites
TheTeesTease 2 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 First of all, brilliant thread and one that covers all the bases! For me, I think this game can be one we can throw cosh into the wind and grab the game by the scruff of the neck, take the game to Reading. Even though we won four games on the bounce before the Millwall shambles, I felt that we were extremely lucky on a number of occasions and since we've got nothing to lose as such, why not try and impose ourselves a little. Along with this, Since we've been struggling at LB for cover give that kid, Atkinson is it? a go and see what he can bring to the table ahead of the Karanka remodel when the season draws to close! Link to post Share on other sites
trekkers 104 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 As local as this game in to me its not worth the £40 ticket price for me and little un plus travel etc. Saving our money for the Barnsley game on Saturday and the Players Sponsors dinner on Sunday! Link to post Share on other sites
andrewparkes 12 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 We'll win this in typical boro fashion ,which will then just lead to the "if only...millwall" etc comments! Link to post Share on other sites
MMC 1,000 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Most likely we'll win our last 3 and miss the playoffs by 2 points where people will once again argue whether it was Karanka's or Mowbray's fault. References will be made to Darius Henderson's handball goal and butters' goal that wasn't. This will be firmly dismissed by the Karanka's fault crowd who will claim our failure to achieve playoffs is hinged on a long non - scoring run. The Mowbray's fault camp will reject this idea and blame our leaky defence and poor form under mowbray. Chaos will ensue as people angrily type at each other with caps lock firmly on and the bickering won't relent until we sign a player or have something to discuss. Watch this space :p Link to post Share on other sites
andrewparkes 12 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Most likely we'll win our last 3 and miss the playoffs by 2 points where people will once again argue whether it was Karanka's or Mowbray's fault. References will be made to Darius Henderson's handball goal and butters' goal that wasn't. This will be firmly dismissed by the Karanka's fault crowd who will claim our failure to achieve playoffs is hinged on a long non - scoring run. The Mowbray's fault camp will reject this idea and blame our leaky defence and poor form under mowbray. Chaos will ensue as people angrily type at each other with caps lock firmly on and the bickering won't relent until we sign a player or have something to discuss. Watch this space :p LOL Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,326 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Apart from the late Forest surge and the Blackburn win results went our way again so there you have it andrew "if only" Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,320 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Most likely we'll win our last 3 and miss the playoffs by 2 points where people will once again argue whether it was Karanka's or Mowbray's fault. References will be made to Darius Henderson's handball goal and butters' goal that wasn't. This will be firmly dismissed by the Karanka's fault crowd who will claim our failure to achieve playoffs is hinged on a long non - scoring run. The Mowbray's fault camp will reject this idea and blame our leaky defence and poor form under mowbray. Chaos will ensue as people angrily type at each other with caps lock firmly on and the bickering won't relent until we sign a player or have something to discuss. Watch this space :p In other words, behaving like typical footie fans...? :P Link to post Share on other sites
Borodane 6,299 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 This game has just become some uninteresting with the terrible loss agaisnt Milwall. At least there is a nice Champions League game on. I will probably still be following the boro score tonight, but thats just out of love... Link to post Share on other sites
Humpty 3,260 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Time to give Steele a chance to prove himself? Karanka has given everyone else a chance in a match situation except him. Link to post Share on other sites
BillyWoofs_shinpad 1,884 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Time to give Steele a chance to prove himself? Karanka has given everyone else a chance in a match situation except him. I wish...but no chance AK won't drop Dimi, if he does, it'll be to bring back the Spaniard. Link to post Share on other sites
2plus2 290 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Time to make some changes, within reason. Got to keep it fair with regards to other teams and the promotion race, but we also have to be a little bit selfish to some extent. Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,545 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Anyone know best places to park?? Link to post Share on other sites
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