FT: CARDIFF CITY 1 - 3 MIDDLESBROUGH. Match thread

[Bluebirdman Of Alcathays]

Boro have done this a few times but have not always been so lucky!

True. Maybe there's a healthy dose of luck about these things but at least they took another risk on a rookie (and not one that was In The Building already).

[OurManFlint II]

If Romeo is fit to be available he has to play, and yes, Ng has to go to left back. The Jack Simpson experiment has to come to an end, and we can ill afford O'Dowda to continue playing in a defensive role.


Based on the information Romeo is available my team would be this:

Alsopp

Romeo
McGuinness
Kipre
Ng

Davies
Wintle
Rino
O'Dowda

Kaba
Robinson


We can win if we start shooting with that team.

I think 442 as well, but would go with philogene over Davies, and ( i think) Bagan as left back. I thought Bagan was okay but is he really so bad that the 3rd manager doesn't fancy him? if he is, maybe Ralls in there.

[OurManFlint II]

True. Maybe there's a healthy dose of luck about these things but at least they took another risk on a rookie (and not one that was In The Building already).

I looked after i posted as i was thinking of Woodgate, Southgate & Carrick but forgot about Robson. Honorary mentions to McClaren and Karanka who were also give their 1st opportunity in management, albeit having had some experience in the dugout previously.

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

If Romeo is fit to be available he has to play, and yes, Ng has to go to left back. The Jack Simpson experiment has to come to an end, and we can ill afford O'Dowda to continue playing in a defensive role.


Based on the information Romeo is available my team would be this:

Alsopp

Romeo
McGuinness
Kipre
Ng

Davies
Wintle
Rino
O'Dowda

Kaba
Robinson


We can win if we start shooting with that team.

That's as strong a lineup as I could think of.

[North Cardiff Blue]

If Romeo is fit to be available he has to play, and yes, Ng has to go to left back. The Jack Simpson experiment has to come to an end, and we can ill afford O'Dowda to continue playing in a defensive role.


Based on the information Romeo is available my team would be this:

Alsopp

Romeo
McGuinness
Kipre
Ng

Davies
Wintle
Rino
O'Dowda

Kaba
Robinson


We can win if we start shooting with that team.

I think i'm happy with that, but I have a feeling he will play Etete and Kaba. I'd be happy with that too, and it would give Robinson the kick up the arse he needs!

[Former Labour leader]

Been no sign of Sol since he was ill a couple of weeks back.
Trust all is well.

[jon1959]

Been no sign of Sol since he was ill a couple of weeks back.
Trust all is well.

I didn't see him on the Middlesborough training prep vid on the club website. Maybe still avoiding the risk of spreading something?

I liked the vibe on the training vid. Lamouchi seems to be a proper coach who knows what he is doing. Got a shot on him too.

[Former Labour leader]

I didn't see him on the Middlesborough training prep vid on the club website. Maybe still avoiding the risk of spreading something?

I liked the vibe on the training vid. Lamouchi seems to be a proper coach who knows what he is doing. Got a shot on him too.

Sign him up, our new no9!

[PhyllisStant]

I think 442 as well, but would go with philogene over Davies, and ( i think) Bagan as left back. I thought Bagan was okay but is he really so bad that the 3rd manager doesn't fancy him? if he is, maybe Ralls in there.

I’ve often thought Ralls could do a decent job there.

[Rjk]

I’ve often thought Ralls could do a decent job there.

he did play there, and I don't remember it being an unqualified success

[dembethewarrior]

Ebou Adams aiming to rename the Isaac Vassell Physiotherapy Centre

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

I'd take that.

Me too

[dembethewarrior]

I’ve often thought Ralls could do a decent job there.

Lacks pace for my liking.

[dembethewarrior]

Me too

Although Philogene is missing.. super sub maybe?

[The Lone Gunman]

That's as strong a lineup as I could think of.

I’m surprised anyone thinks Davies will play. Lamouchi put him on the bench for his first game but didn’t bring him on, then dropped him from the squad altogether for his second game.

He might make the bench I suppose, but I’ll be amazed if he’s in the starting line-up.

[LeningradCowboy]

I’ve often thought Ralls could do a decent job there.

We lost 5-0 to Sheffield Wednesday the last time that Ralls played left (wing) back.

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Although Philogene is missing.. super sub maybe?

Yeah maybe. Definitely want to see O'Dowda on one wing but could have Davies, Philogene or Ojo on the other, with a spare winger on the bench if one starts to tire.

[Sparticus_Mills]

formation_09_02_2023_ 23_02_19.jpg For what it's worth, this is what I'd pick.

[Former Labour leader]

I think he will play:

Allsopp
Romeo McGuinness Cedric Ng
Sawyers Rinimota Wintle
Philogene Robinson
Kaba

[the other bob wilson]

Rinomhota can be anonymous at times, but I’m surprised he’s had so few games recently as he does improve the energy levels of the team - I’m not sure I agree with him being the furthest forward of our midfielders with a scoring record like his mind.

[Organ Morgan.]

Non-stop positivity is required inside the ground tomorrow. No glum silence allowed nor updating Facebook profiles on those mobiles.

I can't make out any of the lyrics in what's below except for the manager's name. Whatever they may be, just repeating Sabri Lamouchi as they did with the second occurrence at a higher octave will do the trick.

[dembethewarrior]

Non-stop positivity is required inside the ground tomorrow. No glum silence allowed nor updating Facebook profiles on those mobiles.

I can't make out any of the lyrics in what's below except for the manager's name. Whatever they may be, just repeating Sabri Lamouchi as they did with the second occurrence at a higher octave will do the trick.

I tried.

And tried.

I got the obvious "hates the derby hates the Leicester" then there was some incoherent mess then I heard "magic" and then "SAAAABBRRII LLAAAMMMMOOOUUUUCCHHIIII"

[Organ Morgan.]

Thanks for that. Seems far too complicated for a football chant.

I want to see you stood throughout on your seat tomorrow giving it large.

[blue lewj]

I tried.

And tried.

I got the obvious "hates the derby hates the Leicester" then there was some incoherent mess then I heard "magic" and then "SAAAABBRRII LLAAAMMMMOOOUUUUCCHHIIII"

The missing bit is Forest Are Massive!

All too England on Wembley Way acting @rseholes for my liking. They sing one about Harry Maguire to the same tune.

[Organ Morgan.]

And that tune is La Bamba.