17 Aug 2014 09:15:55
A jolly good morning to all, I shall now give out the chill pills. Two massive plusses from yesterday, we played with pride passion and spirit and we won. So why pick out negatives? I keep saying it will take time, from some posts it now seems people are not satisfied that we aren't playing like Real Madrid, holes picked in a performance that was always going to be tough. Every journey starts by getting out of bed and that's about where we are now, so celebrate that first step and look forward to the journey.

1.) 17 Aug 2014
17 Aug 2014 10:53:17
IMO Boro bossed the first half yesterday, and looked like the real deal. in the last 15 before half time we came into it more with a couple of half chances. The second half was a lot better with a tighter midfield and it looked like we were forcing Boro into route one football towards the end
But, is it just me or did Doukara look seriously out of sorts yesterday? I know he rceived a couple of knocks but he looked knackered at the end of the first half and relieved to be substituted into the second.

2.) 17 Aug 2014
From where I was sitting he had lumps taken out of him. I was surprised that he made it out for the second half.

Whilst they were kickng lumps out of him - they were leaving Billy alone - and job well done! Doukara certainly played his part in a great win.

3.) 17 Aug 2014
Great team effort against a team who will definitely be up there. Pearce put in a captains shift and we look to have solved the 'who should play left back' dilemma. Warnock was outstanding.

MM

4.) 17 Aug 2014
17 Aug 2014 14:17:24
I thought Doukara looked a yard off pace but it will take him a little time to get up to speed. I do think he will be quality given time.