AlexLaw76

We are going to look bad when Boro knock us out of the playoffs

lets not pretend that if it were the other way, the previous lot within our fan base (and there are loads) would be raging about it

https://fmttmboro.com/index.php?threads/southampton-spying-on-our-training.80808/

Tonda Presser…. Not preparing too much differently for the playoffs, does not require anything new Nice to have the week to prepare Does not hurt that Flynn is back, he was getting better and better before the suspension He will as fresh as you can be this part of the season Previous playoff experience can help up, the emotions, feelings and pressures We have good experience with all other players though We are a very different team compared to when we played Boro last Now we are in the part of the season we don’t look back It does not matter for previous games now We need to focus on the job, not look forward not look back, just the next game Earlier of the season was not easy for Flynn as he was unwell The recent performances are a credit to him, he has been adjusting his habits and diets to get right I have a very clear opinion on suspensions and would rather he was available previously He will no doubt play a big part Positive that we will have a full squad for the playoffs, with Jack and Matsuki available We have not lost away since Boro away, but the process started before that game We prepare, recover, train and live daily very well and it started before Jan There have been bumps along with the way but the focus to keep going is there We approach games slightly differently home v away. Sometimes it does make a difference Team can feed off the energy of their home fans. It is a quick turnover for us between the games We do not approach games to draw, we play to win and will do everything to win Boro are clear in the way they approach the game, if they catch a good day and flow they are a good team We come from some good weeks and month and we must again show our strengths on the pitch Maybe we play 2 strikers, maybe we don’t, maybe we need the size up front. We play on Sat with the best chance to win We then go into the next game for the best chance to win. We don’t plan ahead It is not about me and a new contract, there is only 1 thing we have done and that is staying focused on the job We have a couple of meetings during the week, but we will not do this every day, one of the meetings will be about the playoff experience Some players have not played in playoffs before but have played in front of big crowds in big games We play against a very good side and we have to be at our very best If we are I am sure we will compete It is not just their front 3 that are dangerous, they set up for possession and high press Once they get into the final 3rd, they are good. We accept they have quality and we must defend and be brave I do not want to go into detail about the last game up there The whole football club in general is very different now, everything is different The environment is different as we changed it all There was not big event, or the transfer window, but lots of hard work Hopefully the supporters are with us, and hope we do not need to look back So happy to have Ben Garner around. He has been part of the changes. I have done many years as the assistant so know the role, and it is very nice to have someone like him as he has been a manager also He loves the game and prepares with lots of detail Cyle has been massive for us, and it is up to Spors if he joins permanently His composure and steadiness are great and we all very happy to have him here We are constantly preparing for the future, this is not new but it is ongoing We prepare for 2 scenarios, prepare for each direction, but that has been ongoing for months We were always playing for promotion Everything is different compared to my time are Barnsley It was special there, but it was during covid so it was all empty We have embraced the pressure, I have never looked away from it, Fulham away, Arsenal, City. We embrace it all No battle for Finn against their fans. He is so dedicated and drive for Southampton You will rarely find a player like him who dedicates his life to succeed here We go there to win and he is no different McCarthy bac on the pitch and improving for him Couple more games to play so we will see where he is Very positive Jack and Matsuki will be available, very good sessions from them today.

Is Baz still “fine” for the Championship?

Yeah, let’s keep that in mind next Tuesday

No way are Forest going down, if if they don’t win this.

They'll boo him, throw choice words at him and that will be that. If they win and/or he has a bad game, he will get jeered a bit more.

Matt Targett used to play for us, hope they bench him

Benching arguably our best player in a massive game - yeah, ridiculous

unless he is injured, he will be one, if not the first, names on the team sheet. Ridiculous idea to 'bench' one of our best players in a big game

Yeah, drawing at home to Bristol City was 'tearing up the league' It is going to be very tough to get past Boro, who are a very good side.

That is twice in 3 games Peretz has done that. Lets hope it was the last

“Smash” Boro? what are you on?

Just looking on their forum, apparently Hackey is out injured (likely for sat at least), and their manager chops between 4 and 3 at the back from game to game.

Plymouths change in from from around December partly coincides with them ditching 3 at the back funny old thing

err, we would have probably won the league with a record points total

Job done, 4th after an away win.

final minute at Wrexham

chopped to the Boro game, be amazed if there is not another goal, Wrexham are throwing everyone (as you would expect)

another non clean sheet

Game over - end of season defending there

we really miss Downes, again our midfield is easily played through

so much for QPR holding Ipswich 😃

I think we have peaked too soon and will fall short in the playoffs if Tonda is as good as we all believe (and as good as Lampard) he will get 90+ points next season with automatic promotion.