**Boro V MCFC Official Match Day Thread**

[The Man In Blue]

haha...just for the record.

so you're blaming france? good call.


ahh close carlitos.

[mr_nool]

Just thought I would pop in here after the first half to see what's beeing said and surprise surprise it's all about slagging off an easy target and moaning about the team's performance.

With the team selected and an eye on next week what the hell did we expect a fast flowing 6 nil victory! It's clearly not a team set up to take the attack to Boro but control them and make sure they don't get too close to Shay. Of course we try to score but again with Mancini it's a very controlled approach a bit like a european away game. Not too often has anyone but the front 3 got too far forward and the plan is to suck them in and strike on the break.

And what do you know that's what's happened and the completely useless ,lets get the tosser off Benjani scores an excellent goal. Same in the 2nd half would be ideal , especially the goal bit as we don't want a dodgy hanging on last 10 or 15 minutes.

I am surprised that he has made 2 changes and I hope that's not cos of injuries. I will be happy with a poor overall performance but a win. Won't you?

Doug, I love your optimism, and agree with "the European approach" theory. But I also believe that Mancini realised that the formation he'd set up wasn't working very well (yes, we're 1-0 up, but all it'll take is one single misstake, and Borer will be smelling blood), and thus decided to change it. The European approach is not to sit back, let the opponent attack and hope for an impotent strike force to score- it's to control the ball and the game, but from a slightly more drawn back position, thus minimising the risk of conceiding goals.

legends taking legends to school. i'm sitting back with a warm coffee for this.

Also: Boro barely seem to want the ball atm. this is far from over tho...we need another. I love Barry under Mancini....dunno how this has changed for him tbh, but he just seems like the man i thought we bought again.

cheers

This light blue thing is a bit daunting. I have the feeling that I'm obliged to write something (at least on the surface) substantial every now and then ...

[DoomMerchant]

so easy a caveman could do it...fucl me.

[Patrick]

the new socks are a huge fashion faux pas imho

I don't get why we can't wear white socks but can wear white shorts?

If we had signed Georgio Armani as manager like I suggested these issues would have been handled by a pro

[bluej]

Argh Tevez

[The Man In Blue]

the new socks are a huge fashion faux pas imho

I don't get why we can't wear white socks but can wear white shorts?

If we had signed Georgio Armani as manager like I suggested these issues would have been handled by a pro

the whole being dead thing was held against him eh.

[xavi6]

the new socks are a huge fashion faux pas imho

I don't get why we can't wear white socks but can wear white shorts?

It's one of those weird rules as far as I know. You can wear the same shorts but socks and shirt can't clash.

[DoomMerchant]

haha...just for the record.

so you're blaming france? good call.


ahh close carlitos.

huguenot refugees, etc.

carlos gives me blue balls, but then finishes me off so well now and then that i can't complain.

Weiss on the other hand...is trying *not* to try too hard..and it shows.

again with the Carlos...jesus.

[Slim]

FFS Carlos, this one could be buried by now.

[Beefymcfc]

Not feeling so assured since Micah and Nigel went off.

However, Carlos is slaughtering them, but how many chances does he need???

[edge275]

Another chance for Carlos, goes to waste.

That's why we need Van Nistlerooy.

[frannylee]

Bellamy warming up ???

[Slim]

I don't think Gaz can believe that.

[craigmcfc]

PMSL The gormless fuckwit commentating has just confused Tevez for Benjani. It was offside so clearly Benjani numbnuts

[Blue In Bolton]

I don't think Gaz can believe that.

Have a look who the referee is, mate.

[Buffalo Soldier]

Another chance for Carlos, goes to waste.

That's why we need Van Nistlerooy.

You're not one of those Nistlerooy lickers are you?

[Bianchi on Ice]

Got to admire Tevez's appetite for the game, missing wont faze him. Suprised he's on, i'd have wrapped him and Bellamy up in cotton wool. hopefully City get out of this without further injuries.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

It's hilarious how bad Benjani has been yet he scored the goal that put us in front.

Funny game football.

[edge275]

Another chance for Carlos, goes to waste.

That's why we need Van Nistlerooy.

You're not one of those Nistlerooy lickers are you?

I am, yeah.

[The Man In Blue]

Another chance for Carlos, goes to waste.

That's why we need Van Nistlerooy.

You're not one of those Nistlerooy lickers are you?

looks like it.

Bellers is coming on.