Football *Spoilers* 8th-9th March
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Soldato
Bit of History between Leeds and Cardiff iirc
Too early to dub Alves the new Maccarone?
In fairness, Maccarone never played from the start and was a decent player. He pulled them out the **** several times in the UEFA cup. He also ran Spurs ragged when Middlesbrough beat them 5-1 where his movement was immense.
Alves' record speaks for itself and he looks a good player, great touch, powerful shot and looks to score. Put him in a more attacking side (Man Utd/Liverpool/Arsenal/Spurs) and he'd look great.
Man of Honour
Not least that **** on their board.
Aye, maybe a little bit harsh saying that so soon.
Maccarone seems to be doing alright at Siena now, think he's averaging a goal every 3 games-ish.
I watched a YouTube compilation of Alves' goals for Herenveen, my god he looked different class in every department.
He will probably come good in time
Don
long ball, long ball, long ball.
He will probably come good in time
Aye, it was something like 2 months without playing a game IIRC.
Don
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Man of Honour
That's the first time Boro have looked at all dangerous, and Downing hit the first man. That's a worry.
nope
dont think alves is fully fit either , he certainly wont last the full match . wonder how long till he gets hooked on parmos like most our other strikers have done at some point
It is an addictive late night snack in fairness.
They need to get Adam Johnson on, and I'd remove Arca/Rochemback and put someone in there too.
Don
Need Boateng on too, he'll give them a lift with his influence, energy.
Caporegime
Can't see Middlesbrough coming back from 2-0 down. Their half-time team talk probably consists of a cup of tea and a chat about how they're doing themselves proud. They need a kicking and Southgate isn't the type of manager to give it to them.
Boateng is rubbish, I'd rather stick with Arca and Rochemback. Boateng was quite easily the worst player on the pitch against Sheffield United. No pace, lost his strength, can't pass and he's clumsy.
I wouldn't be surprised to see him though, something has to change and Middlesbrough have no strength in depth.
Tuncay into Midfield with Mido up-top with Alves is a possibility. Tuncay on the right and O'Neil into the middle. But harsh that Grounds was replaced with Pogatetz for this game too, I don't think Grounds would have left his man like 'Mad Dog'.
Associate
we need to go:
Arca for Johnson, move oniell into the middle
Rochemback for Mido
and play 4-3-3 comming out of the lockerroom or we're screwed
Arca for Johnson, move oniell into the middle
Rochemback for Mido
and play 4-3-3 comming out of the lockerroom or we're screwed