FT: MIDDLESBROUGH 2 - 0 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

[Michael Morris]

Tuesday 3rd October 2023, ko 7:45pm
From The Riverside Stadium
Live on Sky Sports App and Red Button

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Match Officials:

TONY HARRINGTON
James Mainwaring and Akil Howson
Fourth official: Sunny Gill

Tickets:

https://tickets.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/ - Until 5pm on Monday.

Tickets can be purchased on the day from the away ticket office at Middlesbrough.

Last game:

Cardiff City 2 - 0 Rotherham
Cardiff City: Alnwick, Ng, McGuinness, Goutas, Collins, Siopis( Adams 87'), Wintle, Ralls © (Robinson 79'), Meite (Tanner 18'), Grant (Ugbo 87'), Etete. Subs not used: Runnarson, Romeo, Sawyers, Panzo, R Colwill.

Watford 2 - 3 Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough: Dieng, van den Berg, Fry, McNair, O'Brien (Smith 36'), Howson, Hackney, Jones (Forss 78'), Crooks (Greenwood 86'), McGree, Coburn

Subs: Smith, Barlaser, Latte Lath, Rogers, Silvera, Forss, Glover, Engel, Greenwood

Opposition manager:

Michael Carrick

[Der Kaiser]

This is looking a lot tougher now than it might have done a week or so ago, though that works both ways for them as well.

I'd expect a couple changes with the turnaround and Watford next week, wouldn't be against Ralls or Wintle being rested with Ramsey out, don't want to burn one out particularly Ralls.


Alnwick

Ng
McGuinness
Goutas
Collins

Siopis
Adams
Wintle

Robinson
Etete
Grant

[Former Labour leader]

Cant see Collins playing. More likely Panzo will play left back.
Midfield I agree Adams may come in.
Up top the manager might want to rest Etete after 2 tough games and start Ugbo with Tanner on wing.

[Armitage Shanks]

One game too many for us. Middlesbrough have now found form. Thus 3-0 defeat unfortunately

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

Cant see Collins playing. More likely Panzo will play left back.
Midfield I agree Adams may come in.
Up top the manager might want to rest Etete after 2 tough games and start Ugbo with Tanner on wing.

I agree with you regarding Collins. If he plays, it will be a bonus.

I think Etete will start. He played very well in the last game and, of course, got a goal. The manager will be keen to see that form and confidence continue. Besides, he's not an aging player in his mid-30s, he should be able to cope with games at his age.

[ccfcwelshlad]

The second half of the season is going to be a breeze after all this travelling.

Blackburn and Huddersfield away double header next up, with Preston/Sheff Wed and Hull away all still to come before Christmas.

[Carl Dale's Mole]

I think we win. Barely broke a sweat on Saturday. All part of Erol's masterplan.

[olderblue]

I think we win. Barely broke a sweat on Saturday. All part of Erol's masterplan.

If you’re on a good run the temptation will be to keep the same side, but I’d like to see Colwill and Robinson get a start.

I thought Collins might have come off towards the end of the game on Saturday, the fact he didn’t might indicate that he’s okay and that knock wasn’t as bad as it looked.

We’re in great form, Boro have just started to get their act together a point away will a good result,
Although I’m hoping for 3 0 win

[Carl Dale's Mole]

If you’re on a good run the temptation will be to keep the same side, but I’d like to see Colwill and Robinson get a start.

I thought Collins might have come off towards the end of the game on Saturday, the fact he didn’t might indicate that he’s okay and that knock wasn’t as bad as it looked.

We’re in great form, Boro have just started to get their act together a point away will a good result,
Although I’m hoping for 3 0 win

No idea whether we'll see changes for this but Bulut did just bring in Etete over Ugbo during a win streak. I like it

[Cowbridge Blue]

https://www.mfc.co.uk/videos/80d63ec...7-31b5096eeea2

On the evidence of the highlights of Watford v 'Boro, we should go north without fear tomorrow and set out to keep our winning run intact.

Both teams scored decent goals (Magreedy for 'Boro scored 2 nice ones) but against shaky defences so the first goal could set the scene for another win.

[Mr Soul '68]

https://www.mfc.co.uk/videos/80d63ec...7-31b5096eeea2

On the evidence of the highlights of Watford v 'Boro, we should go north without fear tomorrow and set out to keep our winning run intact.

Both teams scored decent goals (Magreedy for 'Boro scored 2 nice ones) but against shaky defences so the first goal could set the scene for another win.

Attack! Attack! Attack needs to be the order of the day. Especially against Watford at home. They look like they are very shaky in defence, but can certainly score goals and create chances

[Rjk]

Attack! Attack! Attack needs to be the order of the day. Especially against Watford at home. They look like they are very shaky in defence, but can certainly score goals and create chances

it's the championship, anything can happen

[Former Labour leader]

Good to see the team flew to Boro.
Due to back in Cardiff just after 1am Wednesday.
Lot sooner than long suffering supporters!

[2b2bdoo]

Seen some off things on Twitter people suggesting we rest the likes of Goutas, Collins, Ralls, Siopis, Grant.

[Der Kaiser]

Seen some off things on Twitter people suggesting we rest the likes of Goutas, Collins, Ralls, Siopis, Grant.

Ralls and Grant wouldn't be the worst decisions ever, the other 3 if fit simply have to start every game until adequate replacements are brought in during the next transfer window.

[the other bob wilson]

Seen some off things on Twitter people suggesting we rest the likes of Goutas, Collins, Ralls, Siopis, Grant.

The non internationals can have a fortnight’s rest after Saturday, let’s try and keep this winning run going until then.

[Canton Kev]

Good to see the team flew to Boro.
Due to back in Cardiff just after 1am Wednesday.
Lot sooner than long suffering supporters!

How many nutters, I mean fans are expected to travel? Think we took ~300 at a similar time last year.

[Carl Dale's Mole]

I dream of the days I can follow City to Middlesbrough on a weekday.

No really.

I actually dream of it.

One day

[Ivortheengine]

Can’t see Boro throwing this one away. Got to be a home win for me.

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

Can’t see Boro throwing this one away. Got to be a home win for me.

So that's it then.

[Woosnam]

Thank goodness that half is over. It is one of the most turgid games I have seen for some time - it was worse than watching paint dry!!!This passing back and fore across our penalty box is horrible to watch and you always feel that there is a mistake waiting to happen. Adams is having a bit of a mare at right back and we need NG back in his normal position, with Ralls (who is having a very quiet game) going left back. Adams may be better in midfield, but I would bring Colwill on. Goutas is having another great game, as is McGuinness. Not looking forward to watching another 45 minutes of that, and feel extremely sorry for the 384 City supporters who have travelled all this way to witness it.

[splott parker]

Thank goodness that half is over. It is one of the most turgid games I have seen for some time - it was worse than watching paint dry!!!This passing back and fore across our penalty box is horrible to watch and you always feel that there is a mistake waiting to happen. Adams is having a bit of a mare at right back and we need NG back in his normal position, with Ralls (who is having a very quiet games) going left back. Adams may be better in midfield. Not looking forward to watching another 45 minutes of that, and feel extremely sorry for the 384 City supporters who have travelled all this way to witness that.

It’s Happy Hour Again

[Woosnam]

If you enjoyed that, then you are easily pleased!

[Rjk]

is this a must win?

[ToTaL ITK]

is this a must win?

yes....they are all must win.