FT: CARDIFF CITY 0 - 2 MIDDLESBROUGH. Match thread

[Former Labour leader]

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Must be my age, I was there that night and Farrell had a brilliant performance and thought he did get 3.

Very pleasant evening it was too. Don't know what Greg had in his tea, but it certainly did the trick that night.
Was told he enjoyed a pint. Mind you most of the players of that era did!
Hope Tanner isn't following in that tradition.

[Michael Morris]

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✈️ ❌ Emanuel Latte Lath has failed
to travel to Cardiff for Middlesbrough’s Championship match tomorrow lunchtime — amidst interest from Ipswich Town.
�� �� SSN understands the striker will be STAYING at Boro this window — but he appears to have had his head turned, hence his… https://t.co/vdDXzjfjDs pic.twitter.com/qfC6nO12o0

— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) August 30, 2024

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it's not a must not lose match, we're 3 games in

[The Lone Gunman]

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it's not a must not lose match, we're 3 games in

True, but defeat at home to an out of form Boro side who are missing a number of their better players would definitely start the alarm bells ringing.

[WJ99mobile]

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True, but defeat at home to an out of form Boro side who are missing a number of their better players would definitely start the alarm bells ringing.

“Form” is stretching it considering it’s only been 3 games

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True, but defeat at home to an out of form Boro side who are missing a number of their better players would definitely start the alarm bells ringing.

Also true, it is a pretty tricky start to the season we've got though - a team that's won 3/3, promotion favourites, local derby, Boro are usually pretty good, Derby will be tough in the snow then it's Leeds

[The Lone Gunman]

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“Form” is stretching it considering it’s only been 3 games

They’ve narrowly beaten a poor Jacks side and picked up one point from two games against promoted sides. Leaving aside getting smashed 5-0 at home in the cup this week, they look out of form to me. They finished 8th last season, so are clearly not great anyway.

Boro at home looked a standard Championship game when the fixtures were released, but they look vulnerable at the moment, especially with their injuries and transfers. I’ve got no idea how this game will pan out, but under the circumstances I don’t think another defeat would augur well.

[The Lone Gunman]

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Also true, it is a pretty tricky start to the season we've got though - a team that's won 3/3, promotion favourites, local derby, Boro are usually pretty good, Derby will be tough in the snow then it's Leeds

It’s hard to know what to make of Burnley. They were promotion favourites before the season began, but a fair number of the players who led to that situation have left, so who knows how they’ll end up.

Unlike Boro, Sunderland definitely look in form at the moment. The Jacks game was a nonsense (they’re really not very good, but we approached it like they are a top side for an hour). But that’s Bulut for you.

This division looks wide open this season. Nobody stands out as good or bad at the moment.

[City123]

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They’ve narrowly beaten a poor Jacks side and picked up one point from two games against promoted sides. Leaving aside getting smashed 5-0 at home in the cup this week, they look out of form to me. They finished 8th last season, so are clearly not great anyway.

Boro at home looked a standard Championship game when the fixtures were released, but they look vulnerable at the moment, especially with their injuries and transfers. I’ve got no idea how this game will pan out, but under the circumstances I don’t think another defeat would augur well.

8th in a strong Championship is pretty decent to be fair

But yes they haven't gotten going at all this season and are out of form, from what I've seen they've conceded some freak goals this season so the question is whether that's bad luck that'll even out over the season or is it indicative of deeper problems?

[Hilts]

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It’s hard to know what to make of Burnley. They were promotion favourites before the season began, but a fair number of the players who led to that situation have left, so who knows how they’ll end up.

Unlike Boro, Sunderland definitely look in form at the moment. The Jacks game was a nonsense (they’re really not very good, but we approached it like they are a top side for an hour). But that’s Bulut for you.

This division looks wide open this season. Nobody stands out as good or bad at the moment.

Sunderland have lost Jack Clarke since our game. Thought he was their best player against us.

[xsnaggle]

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Farrell destroyed Boro that night, a hat trick in a 5-3 win. Amazing performance. Pity he went on to an ignominious career after leaving City.

brilliant night!!!

[Jimmy the Jock]

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True, but defeat at home to an out of form Boro side who are missing a number of their better players would definitely start the alarm bells ringing.

:-)

[Michael Morris]

Re: CARDIFF CITY v MIDDLESBROUGH. Match thread

✈️ ❌ Emanuel Latte Lath has failed
to travel to Cardiff for Middlesbrough’s Championship match tomorrow lunchtime — amidst interest from Ipswich Town.
�� �� SSN understands the striker will be STAYING at Boro this window — but he appears to have had his head turned, hence his… https://t.co/vdDXzjfjDs pic.twitter.com/qfC6nO12o0

— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) August 30, 2024

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UPDATE: Emmanuel Latte Lath is now on his way to Wales and is available to play against Cardiff tomorrow 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✅

He scored last time he faced them...⚽️#Boro | #UTB | #BBCFootball https://t.co/QgCcTz4Gab pic.twitter.com/0SFChph8KC

— BBC Sport Tees (@BBCTeesSport) August 30, 2024

[ToTaL ITK]

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Can i have a flat white?



just kidding, if Gervais can do it

[Carl Dale's Mole]

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Don’t know about “must not lose” but three points here before the long break would be huuuuuuuge.

Come on City, cheer us the **** up!!!!

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