Guest Changing Times Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 If we have to rest some players surely Bolton is the game to do it. They are dog*** and we have Burnley 3 days later. We have to beat Bolton mate. I would almost take the opposite view that we have to be at our strongest for that one to make sure we get those three points than Burnley where even with our strongest side we may still lose. Can't afford to do something silly and drop points against Bolton though. Link to post Share on other sites
Rioch's Braves 711 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Don't know if anyone noticed, but the corners we had 2nd half, Ayala stayed back, he's our biggest threat from corners, couldn't work that one out, unless he was feeling the effects of the game after being out so long. Link to post Share on other sites
TAPOUT 361 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 With 8 of the most important games in less than a month AK's squad management is reaping rewards. I can't remember a season with so few injuries. This has given us options throughout the season. He and the players must be doing it right. I fully expect squad rotation til Ipswich at home. Then as the matches go back to weekly a more settled team. Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 2,492 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Don't know if anyone noticed, but the corners we had 2nd half, Ayala stayed back, he's our biggest threat from corners, couldn't work that one out, unless he was feeling the effects of the game after being out so long. Yeah I noticed that. Was it only after Beckford came on, I wonder? He's a big lad, and maybe AK thought that keeping Ayala back would be more beneficial if they countered the corners with long balls. Link to post Share on other sites
Rioch's Braves 711 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Don't know if anyone noticed, but the corners we had 2nd half, Ayala stayed back, he's our biggest threat from corners, couldn't work that one out, unless he was feeling the effects of the game after being out so long. Yeah I noticed that. Was it only after Beckford came on, I wonder? He's a big lad, and maybe AK thought that keeping Ayala back would be more beneficial if they countered the corners with long balls. You could be right Tom, may have been under orders to stay back. Link to post Share on other sites
CurtisFleming 86 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 If we have to rest some players surely Bolton is the game to do it. They are dog*** and we have Burnley 3 days later. We have to beat Bolton mate. I would almost take the opposite view that we have to be at our strongest for that one to make sure we get those three points than Burnley where even with our strongest side we may still lose. Can't afford to do something silly and drop points against Bolton though. I know. I agree. But if we absolutely have to rest soon, then I would prefer we field a full strength starting 11 against Reading over doing so at Bolton. Ignoring the Burnley game, I just feel we have more chance of beating Bolton than Reading with a weaker team. Then coincidently, in theory at least, those rested players would be back for Burnley. Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 We really shouldn't need to rest anyone, we've just come out of an international break ffs how can they be tired? because that's not how it works. You literally just missed a huge discussion on that very topic. Since that 2 week break we've played 3 games in 8 days. Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_Boro_Till_I_Die 1,179 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Anyone heard this caller on BBC tees what a clown. Slating Rhodes and being negative. What is up with our fans at times. We will win tommorow 2-0 Rhodes brace. Link to post Share on other sites
pikerman 1,090 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Reading have absolutely nothing to play for, we have everything, if our approach to this game is positive from the off, not only should we win, we might even do our goal difference some good. Link to post Share on other sites
dunnerzzz 17 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Looking forward to this one but nervous about it too. McDermott isn't bad at getting a result at places. Just hope it's not here. As said before, hope we turn up from the off and have a strong crowd willing the lads on. Come on Boro. 2-0. Rhodes fgs. Link to post Share on other sites
richmfc 41 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Reading have absolutely nothing to play for, we have everything, if our approach to this game is positive from the off, not only should we win, we might even do our goal difference some good. It can work both ways. They may not give a toss or the May play with no pressure Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_Boro_Till_I_Die 1,179 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Come on boro!!! Let's win this tommorow Link to post Share on other sites
Uwe 3,543 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Pressure on Boro now to get a result. Cmon boys lets do this UTB!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Rioch's Braves 711 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Lets get out quick get the early goal, and win this in the 1st half, all about our attitude, treat every game like a semi final cup tie, I'm not saying cup final. Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,176 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Yes agreed an early Boro goal will do the world of good Link to post Share on other sites
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