Patches O Houlihan

Say what you like about Jack. But he's a stand up guy.

I agree tonight we don't have one. But a week ago Baz would have been playing 10m further forward, Flynn would be bossing it and passing to Stu who was making himself available instead of hiding like Rothwell.

Nothing to do with the spine of the team being ripped out over the last few games. All Russ's fault definitely 😉

3-4. Boro in behind again, and Leeds have taken all their attacking talent off

Leeds have played a backs against the wall defence for the second half. They were able to score a 4th on almost their only break, but Middlesborough keep getting in behind them. Fraser, Smallbone, Arma & Adams have all been successful with similar moves this season. Can't see us keeping a clean sheet against Leeds though.

Leeds under pressure. More goals in this one. HT

2-3 Leeds - should have been offside

2-2

We have a 100% record against Leeds this season. Don't know why you are so certain

1-2 Leeds

Middleborough properly fired up for this - great game so far

Leeds one down after 7 mins

Middleborough are one up after 7 mins

So normally you should give the benefit of the doubt to the attacking team...

If I recall correctly he was promoted twice as a player; once through autos and once in the playoffs. That might help. But he would need to recognise the importance of a suitably robust midfield even during the last 25 mins of a match.

We've lost 4 and drawn 7 with him playing. The WBA win we had Charles playing CDM. Flynn is magic in this league, but if we actually played another midfielder with a defensive mindset it would make a big difference. Despite the first half today Smallbone isn't that player, although Aribo being a big lad definitely improves our midfield with Smallbone as the anchor. Imagine if we had Jack Cork available, when Downes wasn't. (Obviously I would also take Romeu, JWP, Schnederlin, Wanyama too - but probably unrealistic in the Championship!) You could see the car crash coming today when he brought Aribo off, essentially surrendering the midfield

Scored three today, if we don't play him he will leave like several of our talented youngsters already have

If Ipswich are in the playoffs they might loose to Norwich in their semi... [clutches at straws]

So to cap a shite day the skates lifted the bloody trophy at the hole they call a ground. But at least they did loose to wigan beforehand. Days like today blow goats

Only idiot managers chew out their players in public. How do you know he isn't tough on them behind closed doors? Macca instead of Lumley isn't the kind of soft choice you're referring to. --- That said I'm beyond frustrated today. Whilst the starting team did great (except for the woeful finishing) I really think we should have started with Charles instead of Smallbone, and the second half subs were ridiculous: > Fraser & Edozie have never played together for obvious reasons > Stu needs to be subbed by 75 mins; but instead was asked to prop up a midfield full of lightweights because there was no Downes/Aribo/Charles. It's no wonder he's gone down with what looks like a career ending injury. > I would rather see SAA come on than Kameltoe - has always been far more effective Brookes to learn to play Stu's role against Leicester, with Fraser and Arma as the wingers. SAA & Edozie to come on when they tire.

and he's out of contract at the end of the season

Let’s get Charles on

Why take off Aribo?!!

Ref is apparently the same one who sent Charles off against QPR. Maybe that played a part in the thinking?

Only in the league 😉 Gillingham.... shudder