22/23 The Official Middlesbrough v Swansea Match Thread

[Londonlisa2001]

If it’s the same at Stoke, and why wouldn’t it be, his ego will get a bruising on Saturday when the usual snore fest rolls into town again. Hell blame the crowd then again of course, as if he has no role in things whatsoever. I thought I didn’t care that much, but I’m fuming. Proper angry.

I’ve gone from being a bit ‘whatever’ first half to actually quite angry as well.

Who on Earth does this bloke think he is.

 

[K23]

Before the game, they showed footage of the players getting off the team bus. I hope they remember that Cameron Congreve is still under there before they drive off.

Jokes aside what RM did today was not even funny.

Making his first start and clearly the nerves were getting to him his usually good touch was always loose and he was always trying a little too hard. For RM to hook him after 30 minutes for a "wingback" who has zero goals and zero assists so far this season is inexcusable and could be a huge blow to his confidence and development.

Why did he pick him as a wingback anyway? Did they draw straws or was it just his turn?

 

[3swan]

Just when you think we've got rock bottom, another trap door opens.

 

[bakajack]

Question is will our trust board members raise the issue of performances on the pitch and results over the past six months or just continue to be a mouthpiece and a puppet for the owners?

 

[Swanjaxs]

Awful from pretty much everyone, but a special mention for Ben Cabango. If I ever see him in a Swansea shirt again, it'll be too soon.

Ben Cabungle

 

[CygnusX1]

Question is will our trust board members raise the issue of performances on the pitch and results over the past six months or just continue to be a mouthpiece and a puppet for the owners?

The trust is dead

 

[bakajack]

Jokes aside what RM did today was not even funny.

Making his first start and clearly the nerves were getting to him his usually good touch was always loose and he was always trying a little too hard. For RM to hook him after 30 minutes for a "wingback" who has zero goals and zero assists so far this season is inexcusable and could be a huge blow to his confidence and development.

Why did he pick him as a wingback anyway? Did they draw straws or was it just his turn?

Completely agree, Congreve is an attacking midfielder who is two footed and has good trickery but not exactly blessed with pace. However every appearance he has made for RM has been coming onto the right side of attack or as a wingback.

I don't see what possible logic RM has that justifies these tactics (amongst many other issues I have with his tactics lately).

 

[3swan]

If it’s the same at Stoke, and why wouldn’t it be, his ego will get a bruising on Saturday when the usual snore fest rolls into town again. Hell blame the crowd then again of course, as if he has no role in things whatsoever. I thought I didn’t care that much, but I’m fuming. Proper angry.

I’ve gone from being a bit ‘whatever’ first half to actually quite angry as well.

Who on Earth does this bloke think he is.

Ive.gone the opposite. Anger at how things weren't being learned from,to whatever as I've accepted he will not change.

 

[Londonlisa2001]

Jokes aside what RM did today was not even funny.

Making his first start and clearly the nerves were getting to him his usually good touch was always loose and he was always trying a little too hard. For RM to hook him after 30 minutes for a "wingback" who has zero goals and zero assists so far this season is inexcusable and could be a huge blow to his confidence and development.

Why did he pick him as a wingback anyway? Did they draw straws or was it just his turn?

We weren’t playing him as a wingback though. We went to wingbacks when he went off. We were playing 4 at the back before that with, snigger, Wood as right back.

He was wide right of three. I think anyway. It was such a shambles I’m not certain anyone really knew what the formation was.

 

[Swanjaxs]

WOL being a bit generous imho...

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/swansea-city-player-ratings-young-24870633

 

[Londonlisa2001]

I’ve gone from being a bit ‘whatever’ first half to actually quite angry as well.

Who on Earth does this bloke think he is.

Ive.gone the opposite. Anger at how things weren't being learned from,to whatever as I've accepted he will not change.

Oh I accepted he wouldn’t change after about ten matches or so last season. I’m angry that the club is letting him destroy us when they must know.

 

[K23]

I’ve gone from being a bit ‘whatever’ first half to actually quite angry as well.

Who on Earth does this bloke think he is.

Ive.gone the opposite. Anger at how things weren't being learned from, to whatever as I've accepted he will not change.

Yeah, I think I arrived at the same place you are last week. Not angry, just resigned. Basically, this is how it is until he's gone. The game panned out pretty much how I expected except that we scored a goal.

 

[3swan]

Ive.gone the opposite. Anger at how things weren't being learned from,to whatever as I've accepted he will not change.

Oh I accepted he wouldn’t change after about ten matches or so last season. I’m angry that the club is letting him destroy us when they must know.

Says everything about the club, no direction, no decision making, everything is hope that things turn.

You can hope if progress is seen, but there is nothing to hang on to.

I'll use the phrase yet again

Robotic players badly programmed.

 

[Longlostjack]

I’m angry. In fact I haven’t been this angry since Bob Bradley. He’s arrogant and clueless. Laughing on the touchline last week and throwing a young player under the bus today. Does Grimes as Captain have any influence at all? I’m not talking about on the pitch because the answer there is plain for all to see. Get Martin out, let players play to their strengths and make Joey captain.

 

[crazedbison]

So, given that RM’s use of Piroe has destroyed his value, what are the odds that we go into administration when the owners and Jake the Snake’s loans come due? We surely won’t have money to pay them off. Additionally wouldn’t that make any sale quite difficult? Seems we’re proper fxxked now, ehh?