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Title: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 28, 2017, 11:27:43 AM
Saturday 30.12.17 3pm KO (A)

0-0 bore draw.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on December 28, 2017, 11:33:21 AM
Top Secret intelligence from Agnew keeps Bruce in a job. Plus we love playing here.
1-3.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dougs Socks on December 28, 2017, 11:35:33 AM
2-0 loss im afraid. Pulis has a good record against us.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: phantom limb on December 28, 2017, 11:37:30 AM
Whatever happens it’s not going to entertaining. Bruce vs Pulis, oof.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on December 28, 2017, 11:38:16 AM
Wrong appointment for Boro. Villa win.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ironmaidenmania on December 28, 2017, 11:42:11 AM
Manager bounce continues and they pull away from us. 2-0 boro.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on December 28, 2017, 11:47:34 AM
We seem to have a decent record up there but i'll go for a 1-1. Grealish with ours.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on December 28, 2017, 11:53:56 AM
We seem to have a decent record up there but i'll go for a 1-1. Grealish with ours.

I'll agree with that, too early for Pulis to turn them into his team but long enough to stifle out our toothless attack.  Our goal will be a bit of magic from nowhere that, again, has us all asking why we can't do it every week, there's will come from us fucking up the defence of a corner/free kick.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Comrade Blitz on December 28, 2017, 11:53:58 AM
2-1 Boro
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dougs Socks on December 28, 2017, 12:04:07 PM
In the grand scheme of things, would a point be considered a good result?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on December 28, 2017, 12:09:29 PM
3-0 to the Smoggies & mucho ire from the claret and blue faithful.

Bag o' shite.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: wittonwarrior on December 28, 2017, 12:16:06 PM
Can’t see us getting anything. That means we will win and I am not going so we will definitely win
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lobsterboy on December 28, 2017, 12:18:29 PM
1-0 defeat and one step closer to the exit for Bruce - Assombalonga to score with their only shot on goal

Happy New Year everyone ;0)
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: andyh on December 28, 2017, 12:44:43 PM
New manager bounce.
2-0 home win.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Three Spires Villa on December 28, 2017, 01:19:25 PM
Do we have to play again ? Dull 0-0
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 28, 2017, 01:23:04 PM
This fixture always brings back really bad memories of being at school with Boro supporters and having to face them after the inevitable defeat. Always involved a harrowing afternoon that generally involved getting from Ayresome Park to the railway station without being assaulted. Had a 50% success rate over the years.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on December 28, 2017, 01:45:07 PM
1.0

Boon own goal
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: lovejoy on December 28, 2017, 01:51:28 PM
I’d take any sort of win at this pint.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 28, 2017, 01:53:44 PM
I’d take any sort of win at this pint.

I don't half agree with you.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Deano's Mullet on December 28, 2017, 01:55:36 PM
New manager bounce.
2-0 defeat
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on December 28, 2017, 02:03:44 PM
1-0 Boro.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 28, 2017, 02:18:01 PM
Pulis to punt it long. Whelan to give it away constantly. Bruce to go with a 4-6-0 career saving don’t lose approach ending in a 2-0 loss.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Karlos96 on December 28, 2017, 02:18:32 PM
Another loss 2-0 to Boro
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Steve67 on December 28, 2017, 02:22:37 PM
Can't see anything other than a lose here. 
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on December 28, 2017, 02:29:33 PM
Come on lads, this shower are as bad and boring as us. We'll do 'em!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 28, 2017, 02:30:27 PM
This fixture always brings back really bad memories of being at school with Boro supporters and having to face them after the inevitable defeat. Always involved a harrowing afternoon that generally involved getting from Ayresome Park to the railway station without being assaulted. Had a 50% success rate over the years.

You should have gone with me last time I went up there, Chris. The police met 2 of us at the train station (they were expecting hundreds), threw us in the back of the van (they had double decker buses waiting) and dropped us off right outside the ground. They picked us up after the game and drove us back to the station too. The only thing missing was the win.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Malandro on December 28, 2017, 02:51:28 PM
Well beaten and the end of the potato.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on December 28, 2017, 02:59:55 PM
Well beaten and the end of the potato.

Smashed?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on December 28, 2017, 03:03:53 PM
4-0 middlesbrough.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: WINTER2017 on December 28, 2017, 03:15:12 PM
Boro win 2-0, leaving Bruce with a must win to save his job v Bristol, which with JT fit we'll then win to paper over the cracks.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: john e on December 28, 2017, 03:34:23 PM
I’m expecting a big performance and big win because apparently they are doing all they can and have even cancelled all leave
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: preston28 on December 28, 2017, 03:46:34 PM
4-0 win. Terry coming off the bench to bag all 4 in the last 10 minutes.  :P


Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 28, 2017, 03:47:32 PM
I’m expecting a big performance and big win because apparently they are doing all they can and have even cancelled all leave

It just means they are looking at all options and have hopefully spelled out to everyone what the next steps are should things not improve. Frankly I don’t think Bruce is capable of changing it now or we’d have seen it at Brentford. I think we’ll lose at Boro and that will be it. Mercifully.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Fin Feds Dad on December 28, 2017, 04:09:59 PM
1-0 to Boro
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 28, 2017, 04:10:12 PM
Is this match the first appearance of The Villa Engine or did I miss the rebranding launch?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: clash city rocker on December 28, 2017, 04:18:07 PM
I'm afraid all the years of shitness have finally taken their toll on me and I can only see a defeat for us. They'll try to win and we'll try not to loose and we know how that usually ends.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: john e on December 28, 2017, 04:24:50 PM
I’m expecting a big performance and big win because apparently they are doing all they can and have even cancelled all leave

It just means they are looking at all options and have hopefully spelled out to everyone what the next steps are should things not improve. Frankly I don’t think Bruce is capable of changing it now or we’d have seen it at Brentford. I think we’ll lose at Boro and that will be it. Mercifully.

yeah I agree
I was just joshing
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on December 28, 2017, 05:03:31 PM
0-0. Neither side have got much to offer and neither manager will want to lose.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CT on December 28, 2017, 05:13:24 PM
Tiny penis v T Rex.

A feast of total football awaits.

0-0
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: manic-road on December 28, 2017, 05:26:57 PM
1-0 home win Elphick own goal.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on December 28, 2017, 05:37:57 PM
The dullest game ever with Boro winning 1-0

A Whelan back pass that get intercepted then Hutton brings down the player as the Boro player goes through on a one on one against Johnstone for a pen to Boro while getting sent off .
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: l_mckay on December 28, 2017, 05:38:25 PM
2-0 to them
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 28, 2017, 05:46:18 PM
Well beaten and the end of the potato.

Smashed?
First they peel them with thier metal knives.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on December 28, 2017, 06:20:31 PM
The new manager bounce versus the same manager dip...only one winner and it's not the watching fans.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: aj2k77 on December 28, 2017, 06:20:45 PM
2-0 Boro, no chance of us scoring.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sickbeggar on December 28, 2017, 06:36:35 PM
oh dear. heart over head 2-0 to put Bruce out of our misery. head over heart still home win, but could be a hammering. Though.........its  hoof vs hoof. if anyone knows how pulis plays its Bruce and vice-versa. Oh hell, i'll play safe and predict you'd want a seat facing away from the pitch
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Damo70 on December 28, 2017, 07:11:08 PM
1-1.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: appyarryampton on December 28, 2017, 08:04:34 PM
Looking forward to this, another long trek after Brentford.
90 minutes of hoof ball, Grealish and Snodgrass pulling out of tackles to avoid chipping their nail varnish and Pulis sporting his new Boro baseball cap. Seasons greetings :-\
0-0 (Matchball admitted to A&E with concussion).
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: wombat on December 28, 2017, 08:07:34 PM
Tiny penis v T Rex.

A feast of total football awaits.

0-0

I initially read that as

A feast of total football twats.

Which I suppose works just as well!

Boro Something Aston Villa 0
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on December 28, 2017, 08:12:16 PM
Looking forward to this, another long trek after Brentford.
90 minutes of hoof ball, Grealish and Snodgrass pulling out of tackles to avoid chipping their nail varnish and Pulis sporting his new Boro baseball cap. Seasons greetings :-\
0-0 (Matchball admitted to A&E with concussion).

Grealish has actually been flying into tackles recently.

With little success, admittedly.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: levico on December 28, 2017, 08:20:25 PM
We’ll huff and puff and get turned over 3-0.

The furore continues.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sickbeggar on December 28, 2017, 08:21:19 PM
as i keep saying, grealish tried hard against Brentford. He was as much use as a chocolate teapot with a Bruce team though
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Allan C on December 28, 2017, 08:30:17 PM
Pulis V Bruce  a footballing nightmare. Both teams will struggle to get a 0-0
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on December 28, 2017, 09:01:41 PM
Prehistoric man v Bruceosaurus. I feel sorry for the ball.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VILLA MOLE on December 28, 2017, 09:14:37 PM
Prehistoric man v Bruceosaurus. I feel sorry for the ball.



It will have some lovely views of the north east
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Gareth on December 28, 2017, 09:26:40 PM
I’d like to see

Johnstone
DeLaet Chester Elphick Hutton
Jedinak
Hourihane Onomah
Grealish
Davis Hogan

Subs
Steer
RHM
Green
O’Hare
Doyle-Hayes
Elmo
Bree

Only one player out of position in Hutton but he looked better at left back than Taylor has.  Have completely left Snodgrass out :-)
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on December 28, 2017, 09:29:36 PM
Defeat
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VILLA MOLE on December 28, 2017, 09:31:40 PM
I thought Taylor has done ok , I would b tempted to play Hutton at centre back

Elphick scares the life out of me
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ktvillan on December 28, 2017, 09:55:00 PM
I always want a win, but I expect a defeat.  There may be a silver lining to that though.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villan from luton on December 28, 2017, 10:05:00 PM
I thought Taylor has done ok , I would b tempted to play Hutton at centre back

Elphick scares the life out of me

I actually thought Elphick was amongst the better of a bad bunch the other night
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 28, 2017, 10:27:47 PM
Prehistoric man v Bruceosaurus. I feel sorry for the ball.



It will have some lovely views of the north east

It won’t in Middlesbrough.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gpbarr on December 28, 2017, 10:28:26 PM
This will be messy - 3-0 to Boro
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 28, 2017, 11:03:03 PM
Really can't see past 1-0 to Boro given it's Pulis first game.

Again would love to be proved wrong but that dosen't seem to be happening much in December.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dougs Socks on December 29, 2017, 12:53:43 AM
I thought Taylor has done ok , I would b tempted to play Hutton at centre back

Elphick scares the life out of me

I actually thought Elphick was amongst the better of a bad bunch the other night


Me too.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 29, 2017, 03:30:43 AM
Prehistoric man v Bruceosaurus. I feel sorry for the ball.



It will have some lovely views of the north east

There’s no such thing. And certainly not in Middlesbrough
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JD on December 29, 2017, 05:09:45 AM
Terry to return and give some players a kick up the backside.
Pulis to totally confuse the Boro players with his idea of how football should be played and they have no idea what he is talking about.
Albert to destroy his previous team.
It can only end in a 3-1 win to Villa (please).
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 29, 2017, 08:22:14 AM
I thought Taylor has done ok , I would b tempted to play Hutton at centre back

Elphick scares the life out of me

I actually thought Elphick was amongst the better of a bad bunch the other night


Me too.


Yeah, especially when be tried to dribble between two forwards, lost the ball and then pulled down their player.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: adrenachrome on December 29, 2017, 09:35:23 AM
You can get 10/3 against a Villa win, so the betting markets have finally twigged our dismal state.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on December 29, 2017, 09:43:55 AM
4-5 Villa in a thrilling feast of footballing entertainment that will live long in the memory. Villa’s winner coming in the 93rd minute as Scott Hogan finishes off a 43 pass move.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on December 29, 2017, 10:17:35 AM
0-0 bore fest. I've just caught Stan Collymore on Russia Today (by accident) apparently he has a show on there every week. He was talking to Savo and Sir Brian. If only we could have the likes of those three playing up front for us now.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: preston28 on December 29, 2017, 10:22:18 AM
4-5 Villa in a thrilling feast of footballing entertainment that will live long in the memory. Villa’s winner coming in the 93rd minute as Scott Hogan finishes off a 43 pass move.

That's the spirit!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: john e on December 29, 2017, 10:22:21 AM
4-5 Villa in a thrilling feast of footballing entertainment that will live long in the memory. Villa’s winner coming in the 93rd minute as Scott Hogan finishes off a 43 pass move.

Maaaaatron
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Des Little on December 29, 2017, 10:23:21 AM
4-5 Villa in a thrilling feast of footballing entertainment that will live long in the memory. Villa’s winner coming in the 93rd minute as Scott Hogan finishes off a 43 pass move.

That's the spirit!

...white spirit
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 29, 2017, 10:54:37 AM
Prehistoric man v Bruceosaurus. I feel sorry for the ball.



It will have some lovely views of the north east

There’s no such thing. And certainly not in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is awful but there are some stunning views and places in the north east.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on December 29, 2017, 11:02:18 AM
0-0 bore fest. I've just caught Stan Collymore on Russia Today (by accident) apparently he has a show on there every week. He was talking to Savo and Sir Brian. If only we could have the likes of those three playing up front for us now.

Proper Pravda! Do you have a link?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on December 29, 2017, 11:03:49 AM
Alan Wright with a screamer and then Tommy Johnson slotting home after a 30 pass move. Happy New Year Middlesbrough at the BT Cellnet Stadium.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on December 29, 2017, 11:24:25 AM
If Carlsberg did New Years Days and didn't taste like Bruce
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 29, 2017, 11:31:13 AM
We could lose with Bruce remaining in post.
We could draw or scrape a win and Bruce would surely stay.

None are particularly appealing. We can't keep watching this turgid,  clueless,  unacceptable nonsense.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on December 29, 2017, 11:37:59 AM
We could lose with Bruce remaining in post.
We could draw or scrape a win and Bruce would surely stay.

None are particularly appealing. We can't keep watching this turgid,  clueless,  unacceptable nonsense.

Scraping a win is fine by me. Regardless of whether you think a manager should be in charge or not, 3 points tomorrow is what everyone should want.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 29, 2017, 11:42:24 AM
We could lose with Bruce remaining in post.
We could draw or scrape a win and Bruce would surely stay.

None are particularly appealing. We can't keep watching this turgid,  clueless,  unacceptable nonsense.

Scraping a win is fine by me. Regardless of whether you think a manager should be in charge or not, 3 points tomorrow is what everyone should want.

Everyone wants a win but currently to what end? We've no style, flair, or pace. It can't be blamed on injuries.  Bruce's methods are looking increasingly Lambertesque.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on December 29, 2017, 11:48:53 AM
We could lose with Bruce remaining in post.
We could draw or scrape a win and Bruce would surely stay.

None are particularly appealing. We can't keep watching this turgid,  clueless,  unacceptable nonsense.

Scraping a win is fine by me. Regardless of whether you think a manager should be in charge or not, 3 points tomorrow is what everyone should want.

Everyone wants a win but currently to what end? We've no style, flair, or pace. It can't be blamed on injuries.  Bruce's methods are looking increasingly Lambertesque.

I take your point but he's going to get stick if he wins anyway, so we might as well get the three points. Those three points will either help Bruce or any manager that comes in. 
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 29, 2017, 12:40:03 PM
Too many times have we faced the Manager result dilemma.
Wanting the Villa to win but knowing that if we do, it probably extends the mangers time in the job.

Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Taylor on December 29, 2017, 01:14:54 PM
I don't think Tony is anywhere near sacking Bruce, but what do I know? In a world when the sacked manager of Sheffield Wednesday lands a plum premier league job, we'd probably end up with Paul Lambert!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Caribbeanvillan on December 29, 2017, 01:31:33 PM
4-4 Traore 2, Gestede 1, Downing 1 for them........ Hogan 3 Jedi 1
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 29, 2017, 01:34:58 PM
We could lose with Bruce remaining in post.
We could draw or scrape a win and Bruce would surely stay.

None are particularly appealing. We can't keep watching this turgid,  clueless,  unacceptable nonsense.

Scraping a win is fine by me. Regardless of whether you think a manager should be in charge or not, 3 points tomorrow is what everyone should want.

It's what we desperately need.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sirlordbaltimore on December 29, 2017, 01:39:34 PM

1-2

But if i read the team sheet at 2pm and see Whelan, Snodgrass or Hutton in the starting eleven i may join the Bruce out club regardless of what happens
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: exiled on the wirral! on December 29, 2017, 01:51:14 PM
For probably the first time in my life in going to completely ignore the game tomorrow and turn on final score at 4.50  just hoping for the best.   
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on December 29, 2017, 01:55:33 PM
Alan Wright with a screamer and then Tommy Johnson slotting home after a 30 pass move. Happy New Year Middlesbrough at the BT Cellnet Stadium.

Great goals, and a great New Year's Day win. Not such an enjoyable journey to Middlesbrough and back for me though, having been in the Que Club until 6am that morning. Those were the days.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on December 29, 2017, 02:34:53 PM
A win is what we all should be looking for despite our opinions on the manager. If he wins every game from now to the end of the season, that'll be fine by me.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VinnieChase84 on December 29, 2017, 03:59:40 PM
3-1 boro
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: AV82EC on December 29, 2017, 04:47:19 PM
Unlucky everyone I’m going and have never seen us win at the Riverside despite our reasonable record up there!! I’ve been for the 0-3 Berson masterclass, 1-1 Petrov knobbling Downing, Heskey at Right back and the 2-3 Ravenelli in the last minute.

Pulis vs Bruce - my God it’s going to be a long ball masterclass, let’s hope Teeside Airport have a rogue footballs warning out.

0-0.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 29, 2017, 05:26:14 PM
Prehistoric man v Bruceosaurus. I feel sorry for the ball.



It will have some lovely views of the north east

There’s no such thing. And certainly not in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is awful but there are some stunning views and places in the north east.

The North Yorkshire moors I guess you'te referring to Chris. I see why people go on about it up there, but to me it always feels a bit desolate.

Not a patch on Alton Towers.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 29, 2017, 05:43:23 PM
Prehistoric man v Bruceosaurus. I feel sorry for the ball.



It will have some lovely views of the north east

There’s no such thing. And certainly not in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is awful but there are some stunning views and places in the north east.

The North Yorkshire moors I guess you'te referring to Chris. I see why people go on about it up there, but to me it always feels a bit desolate.

Not a patch on Alton Towers.

North Yorkshire Moors are bleak, nothing like the Yorkshire Dales, real God's Country. Northumberland is the pick of the North East.
Middlesborough must be the ugliest place I've ever been to. It's no wonder they call the locals the Smoggies. Chemical, toxic shithole. Close by, Yarm is worth a visit.

Welcome to Middlesborough on a good day
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02700/GRANGEMOUTH_2700282k.jpg)
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 29, 2017, 05:51:12 PM
Prehistoric man v Bruceosaurus. I feel sorry for the ball.



It will have some lovely views of the north east

There’s no such thing. And certainly not in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is awful but there are some stunning views and places in the north east.

The North Yorkshire moors I guess you'te referring to Chris. I see why people go on about it up there, but to me it always feels a bit desolate.

Not a patch on Alton Towers.

North Yorkshire Moors are bleak, nothing like the Yorkshire Dales, real God's Country. Northumberland is the pick of the North East.
Middlesborough must be the ugliest place I've ever been to. It's no wonder they call the locals the Smoggies. Chemical, toxic shithole. Close by, Yarm is worth a visit.

Welcome to Middlesborough on a good day
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02700/GRANGEMOUTH_2700282k.jpg)


Seaton Carew, with it's pristine beaches and panoramic views of Redcar steelworks.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 29, 2017, 06:03:52 PM
Seaton Carew on TripAdvisor

"This beach must be the dirtiest beach in the north east with countless bottles, fish,chip papers,cartons, blankets,sheets,towels, left littering the place, worst of all the dozens of used nappies left lying all over te place, if you are having a day at the beach do not visit seaton carew you can't even sit along the front as it is a mass of nettles and weeds we lasted 1 hour then left and will never go back."
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Tayls_7 on December 29, 2017, 06:21:15 PM
I take it nobody here has had the pleasure of visiting Immingham.  It makes Boro look like Winchester.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on December 29, 2017, 06:30:31 PM
We played then on a Sunday one year and there was soot all over the chairs from one of the works next door that had pumped out god knows what.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on December 29, 2017, 08:01:44 PM
Seaton Carew on TripAdvisor

"This beach must be the dirtiest beach in the north east with countless bottles, fish,chip papers,cartons, blankets,sheets,towels, left littering the place, worst of all the dozens of used nappies left lying all over te place, if you are having a day at the beach do not visit seaton carew you can't even sit along the front as it is a mass of nettles and weeds we lasted 1 hour then left and will never go back."

I remember Seaton Carew being mentioned years back as that guy on the Canoe went missing, faked his death and ended up in Panama.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: black pearl of inchicore on December 29, 2017, 08:03:31 PM
Full Length Feature Film Starring......Puke Football.
Full time score...Boro 3 corners  Villa 3 corners
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 29, 2017, 08:33:11 PM
Prehistoric man v Bruceosaurus. I feel sorry for the ball.



It will have some lovely views of the north east

There’s no such thing. And certainly not in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is awful but there are some stunning views and places in the north east.

The North Yorkshire moors I guess you'te referring to Chris. I see why people go on about it up there, but to me it always feels a bit desolate.

Not a patch on Alton Towers.

I was thinking more Northumberland which is absolutely stunning in some parts especially the coast. Can’t be doing with any moors, fields and hills don’t interest me.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: curiousorange on December 29, 2017, 08:48:29 PM
Seaton Carew on TripAdvisor

"This beach must be the dirtiest beach in the north east with countless bottles, fish,chip papers,cartons, blankets,sheets,towels, left littering the place, worst of all the dozens of used nappies left lying all over te place, if you are having a day at the beach do not visit seaton carew you can't even sit along the front as it is a mass of nettles and weeds we lasted 1 hour then left and will never go back."

I remember Seaton Carew being mentioned years back as that guy on the Canoe went missing, faked his death and ended up in Panama.

I read a book about faking your own death in which the author interviewed him. He still lives there and apparently is quite the celeb.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: XXVilla on December 29, 2017, 08:59:18 PM
Seaton Carew on TripAdvisor

"This beach must be the dirtiest beach in the north east with countless bottles, fish,chip papers,cartons, blankets,sheets,towels, left littering the place, worst of all the dozens of used nappies left lying all over te place, if you are having a day at the beach do not visit seaton carew you can't even sit along the front as it is a mass of nettles and weeds we lasted 1 hour then left and will never go back."

I remember Seaton Carew being mentioned years back as that guy on the Canoe went missing, faked his death and ended up in Panama.

I read a book about faking your own death in which the author interviewed him. He still lives there and apparently is quite the celeb.

Someone I knew died faking his own death.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brian green on December 29, 2017, 08:59:43 PM
Don't worry.  The North Yorkshire Moors are at the heart of the fracking bonanza.  They will have the whole area looking like Sandwell in no time at all.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on December 29, 2017, 09:17:59 PM
Seaton Carew on TripAdvisor

"This beach must be the dirtiest beach in the north east with countless bottles, fish,chip papers,cartons, blankets,sheets,towels, left littering the place, worst of all the dozens of used nappies left lying all over te place, if you are having a day at the beach do not visit seaton carew you can't even sit along the front as it is a mass of nettles and weeds we lasted 1 hour then left and will never go back."

I remember Seaton Carew being mentioned years back as that guy on the Canoe went missing, faked his death and ended up in Panama.

I read a book about faking your own death in which the author interviewed him. He still lives there and apparently is quite the celeb.

Someone I knew died faking his own death.

BOOOOOOOOOM!  :D

Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: XXVilla on December 29, 2017, 09:22:01 PM
Seaton Carew on TripAdvisor

"This beach must be the dirtiest beach in the north east with countless bottles, fish,chip papers,cartons, blankets,sheets,towels, left littering the place, worst of all the dozens of used nappies left lying all over te place, if you are having a day at the beach do not visit seaton carew you can't even sit along the front as it is a mass of nettles and weeds we lasted 1 hour then left and will never go back."

I remember Seaton Carew being mentioned years back as that guy on the Canoe went missing, faked his death and ended up in Panama.

I read a book about faking your own death in which the author interviewed him. He still lives there and apparently is quite the celeb.

Someone I knew died faking his own death.

BOOOOOOOOOM!  :D

How could I resist..?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: auntiesledd on December 29, 2017, 09:27:14 PM
Prehistoric man v Bruceosaurus. I feel sorry for the ball.



It will have some lovely views of the north east

There’s no such thing. And certainly not in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is awful but there are some stunning views and places in the north east.

The North Yorkshire moors I guess you'te referring to Chris. I see why people go on about it up there, but to me it always feels a bit desolate.

Not a patch on Alton Towers.

North Yorkshire Moors are bleak, nothing like the Yorkshire Dales, real God's Country. Northumberland is the pick of the North East.
Middlesborough must be the ugliest place I've ever been to. It's no wonder they call the locals the Smoggies. Chemical, toxic shithole. Close by, Yarm is worth a visit.

Welcome to Middlesborough on a good day
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02700/GRANGEMOUTH_2700282k.jpg)


That's Grangemouth: East Sterlingshire's Petrochemical Vegas!   8)
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 29, 2017, 09:28:52 PM
I take it nobody here has had the pleasure of visiting Immingham.  It makes Boro look like Winchester.

Immingham is ace, like something out of Blade Runner.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 29, 2017, 10:23:12 PM
That's Grangemouth: East Sterlingshire's Petrochemical Vegas!   8)

You're right. Apologies. This is Middlesbrough..

(https://s3.freefoto.com/images/13/53/13_53_46_web.jpg)
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BC54 VFC on December 29, 2017, 11:12:30 PM
Don't worry.  The North Yorkshire Moors are at the heart of the fracking bonanza.  They will have the whole area looking like Sandwell in no time at all.
...and polyhalite near Whitby soon, courtesy of Sirius Minerals.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: BC54 VFC on December 29, 2017, 11:17:24 PM
Where *soon* = 2021!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: mr underhill on December 30, 2017, 07:44:45 AM
down to 9th after Cardiff's latest faux pas and tbh I can't see anything other than a Pulis inspired pulverization today - but at least it might/should hasten Potato's demise
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KevinGage on December 30, 2017, 08:35:11 AM
Prehistoric man v Bruceosaurus. I feel sorry for the ball.



It will have some lovely views of the north east

There’s no such thing. And certainly not in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is awful but there are some stunning views and places in the north east.

The North Yorkshire moors I guess you'te referring to Chris. I see why people go on about it up there, but to me it always feels a bit desolate.

Not a patch on Alton Towers.

North Yorkshire Moors are bleak, nothing like the Yorkshire Dales, real God's Country. Northumberland is the pick of the North East.
Middlesborough must be the ugliest place I've ever been to. It's no wonder they call the locals the Smoggies. Chemical, toxic shithole. Close by, Yarm is worth a visit.

Welcome to Middlesborough on a good day
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02700/GRANGEMOUTH_2700282k.jpg)


That's Grangemouth: East Sterlingshire's Petrochemical Vegas!   8)

Cocteau Twins are from Grangemouth and had a song called Heaven or Las Vegas. True story.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on December 30, 2017, 08:47:38 AM
Johnstone

Taylor
Chester
Terry (if fit) or Elphick
De Last

Hourihane
Jedinak
Onomah

Davis
Hogan
Grealish

Should out number their meat and two veg central 2 and have the additional height for the bombardment. Two mobile players to push on. Jack to play where he likes and the full backs to really press high.

Adomah injury and Snodgrass being in rank form means we have to change shape. Whelan is a liability.

Must win. Draw isn't good enough. There's a chance to make the automatics a two game turn around and end this slump.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VILLA MOLE on December 30, 2017, 08:55:05 AM
What has happened to Bree
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on December 30, 2017, 08:57:15 AM
He needs to mature a bit more before he's ready.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VILLA MOLE on December 30, 2017, 09:04:24 AM
Shame as we seemed to make such an effort to get him
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on December 30, 2017, 09:28:37 AM
He needs to mature a bit more before he's ready.

What have you done?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on December 30, 2017, 09:33:51 AM
He needs to mature a bit more before he's ready.

What have you done?

Act causal. *puts hands in pockets and whistles*
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 30, 2017, 09:42:57 AM
He needs to mature a bit more before he's ready.

What have you done?

Ignoring the horror of another punathon it's a good question. I've always thought he looks really promising, so where the hell is he.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LeeB on December 30, 2017, 09:43:59 AM
Still tonnes of time left for Bree to come through, we can mould him into a quality player.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on December 30, 2017, 10:07:46 AM
Watching Tony Pulis vs Steve Bruce in the Championship.

Bloody hell. Is this what its come to?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: VILLA MOLE on December 30, 2017, 10:12:43 AM
He needs to mature a bit more before he's ready.
Free
What have you done?

Act causal. *puts hands in pockets and whistles*






Ha luckily totally missed that first time round
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: postal on December 30, 2017, 10:36:20 AM
We'll get some of that 'luck' that I've heard that other teams get and it'll be 3 points that we don't deserve, but will take. 

And are we really playing at 3pm? That'll be a novelty!
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: XXVilla on December 30, 2017, 10:39:14 AM
I wonder how Pulis will play Adama?
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on December 30, 2017, 11:07:32 AM
We need to win today. Bruce should be sacked regardless, but if we don't win he should definitely be sacked.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on December 30, 2017, 11:17:02 AM
I wonder how Pulis will play Adama?
He was an unused sub for their Boxing Day match, but not sure if Pulis picked the team.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clampy on December 30, 2017, 11:52:40 AM
I reckon he'll play Elmo and Hutton at full back seeing as we'll be up against Pulis's now legendary free kick and corner tactics. I'd leave Whelan out and play Jedinak as the holding midfielder.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: aj2k77 on December 30, 2017, 12:42:39 PM
I reckon he'll be shit again and complain like rotten that he's been stitched up by the fixture list and injuries.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dougs Socks on December 30, 2017, 12:59:07 PM
I reckon he'll be shit again and complain like rotten that he's been stitched up by the fixture list and injuries.

I'm dreading what type of team selection he comes up with today. One thing is for sure, it will include his mates.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy65 on December 30, 2017, 01:04:28 PM
Two nil Boro. Cant see us getting anything. Pulis will be up for this one. Hates us and is his first game plus they are on a good run
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: tomd2103 on December 30, 2017, 01:14:17 PM
Watching Tony Pulis vs Steve Bruce in the Championship.

Bloody hell. Is this what its come to?

One by one, that type of manager is dropping out of the Premier League. 
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on December 30, 2017, 01:29:58 PM
Two nil Boro. Cant see us getting anything. Pulis will be up for this one. Hates us and is his first game plus they are on a good run

Bruce has never beat a Pulis team. Let's hope today's the first.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eddiemunster on December 30, 2017, 01:32:17 PM
3-0 Boro        Bamford, Assombalonga, Gestede.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Chris Jameson on December 30, 2017, 01:48:57 PM
Watching Tony Pulis vs Steve Bruce in the Championship.

Bloody hell. Is this what its come to?

One by one, that type of manager is dropping out of the Premier League. 

Latest managerial appointments in the Premier League were Allardyce and Pardew.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 30, 2017, 02:02:37 PM
He’s never going to drop Snodgrass as proved by his inclusion again today. But of course he’s dropped Jack he’s looked pretty decent of late.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: paul richard on December 30, 2017, 02:05:44 PM
We need a win so he’s left our most creative player on the bench. Pathetic.
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: oldtimernow on December 30, 2017, 02:11:58 PM
Snodgrass + Elmohamedy do not make 1 player on the right to my mind
Title: Re: Middlesbrough v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: in exile on December 30, 2017, 02:22:06 PM
Pulis has picked Gestede and owning with Traore on the bench
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