Were these games at Ayresome or Riverside ?
Interesting you mention a 2-2 draw. I recall two games that might match up. A 2-2 under Chris Nicholl, I think Ruddock may have scored but also missed a penalty (c1989). More ‘recently’ a 2-2 from being 2 up under Strachan.
The Strachan match seemed to be pivotal in his time with us, as before that we seemed to play to attack and win. After that game it seemed to me we were a lot more cautious, and play not to concede.