AnglianRed 6,320 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) In case anyone hasn't already seen it, the team selection for today is: 42 Pears 17 McNair 4 Ayala 6 Fry 16 Howson 7 Tavernier 26 Wing 22 Saville 21 Johnson 10 Browne 9 Assombalonga Substitutes 1 Mejias 2 Dijksteel 8 Clayton 25 Wood 33 Coulson 36 Walker 37 Liddle Match Facts (courtesy of the BBC): Derby have won only four of their past 24 league matches against Middlesbrough (W4 D6 L14). Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their previous four away league matches against Derby (W2 D2 L0) since losing 2-1 in December 2013. Derby have lost only three of their previous 29 home league matches (W16 D10 L3), winning three in a row. Only Barnsley (13 games) are on a longer current winless run in the Championship than Middlesbrough (7 games). Derby have not lost consecutive league matches since losing three in a row in February-March 2019. Only Wigan Athletic (7) have failed to score in more Championship matches this season than Middlesbrough (6). Have to say I'm feeling a bit less confident now. Also wondering how Mejias is feeling? Still can't get a game and considered a sub to a youngster like Pears. Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,972 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I think Mejias is just happy to have a job tbh, probably wasn't expecting to play much this season. Link to post Share on other sites
northern boro 449 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Fletcher is injured Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_Boro_Till_I_Die 1,181 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 That sqaud lacks so much depth. The club should be embarrassed. League one here we come. Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,939 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Anyone who claims that our squad should doing better than it is just has to look at that lineup. This is around the correct level. And it's going to get worse before it gets better over the next two windows. Scary. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,972 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Craig Ramage on BBC Tees regarding the Keogh/Lawrence/Bennett situation: "Drink driving is obviously a no-no." Bit of an understatement that, mate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Johnmfc81 902 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Any links today? Link to post Share on other sites
ladyspite 385 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, Neverbefore said: Anyone who claims that our squad should doing better than it is just has to look at that lineup. This is around the correct level. And it's going to get worse before it gets better over the next two windows. Scary. Dont think its that much worse than what Pulis ended 7th with to be honest...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,320 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Denzel Zanzibar said: Craig Ramage on BBC Tees regarding the Keogh/Lawrence/Bennett situation: "Drink driving is obviously a no-no." Bit of an understatement that, mate. I think our best hope is that the incident is causing a bit of turmoil at the club and puts them off their game. Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,972 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Bit annoyed with Woody's comments on BBC Tees there. Says he's not bothered about fans being worried about the position we're in, he's only interested in what the chairman thinks. Link to post Share on other sites
SmogDane 4,055 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Denzel Zanzibar said: Bit annoyed with Woody's comments on BBC Tees there. Says he's not bothered about fans being worried about the position we're in, he's only interested in what the chairman thinks. Why? Should he go around with a scared attitude? He has to feel confident, to get the players to feel confident .. If he believes that what he sees on the training pitch will eventually take us out of the bottom fight, then that should his carrot to aim for.. Not fear of fans opinions.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,320 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, ladyspite said: Dont think its that much worse than what Pulis ended 7th with to be honest...... Thats what I thought. We've sold a few players, its true, but its not massively different. The biggest change has been the guy in charge. Woody obviously doesn't have anything like Pulis' experience. Think he could desperately do with some help from someone who does. Similar to how we brought Venables in to help Robson, towards the end of his time in charge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,939 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, ladyspite said: Dont think its that much worse than what Pulis ended 7th with to be honest...... Mikel, downing, besic, flint, vlp, dimi all had upper championship quality, despite them all dividing fans - each of them are now doing better than our team currently is. That's a massive difference. Link to post Share on other sites
Denzel Zanzibar 6,972 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Just now, Neverbefore said: Mikel, downing, besic, flint, vlp, dimi all had upper championship quality, despite them all dividing fans - each of them are now doing better than our team currently is. That's a massive difference. Well, Dimi is currently training with Hartlepool and his restaurant's been closed, soooo..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AnglianRed 6,320 Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 1 minute ago, SmogDane said: Why? Should he go around with a scared attitude? He has to feel confident, to get the players to feel confident .. If he believes that what he sees on the training pitch will eventually take us out of the bottom fight, then that should his carrot to aim for.. Not fear of fans opinions.. He probably is concerned about the performances, results and the club's position...but he's not going to say that publicly...and very few managers would. The problems will be dealt with (hopefully) in private. Fans are notoriously fickle anyway... 😉 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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