New Era At Boro Starts Tomorrow February 5, 2010
Posted by stuart in Match Preview/Prediction, Middlesbrough.Tags: Adam Johnson, Boro, Follow The Boro Brick Road, Gordon Strachan, Ipswich Town, Lee Miller, Leroy Lita, Scott McDonald
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New manager.. check. New players.. check. Lower wage-bill.. check. So this is this the start of a new era at the Riverside. In a recent interview Steve Gibson declared the need to change the style of football we play at the club from a technical style of play to a more rugged and hard-working style. With Gordon Strachan’s new recruits it seems that his wish might come true after brining in some strong characters during the January transfer window.
If this change in attitude, which includes the sale of Adam Johnson, is needed to win football matches in the Championship then I’m certainly all for it. We now have a more balanced squad of players and also have a good source of goal-scorers in Scott McDonald and Leroy Lita. The need to add strength up top has been answered with the inclusion of Miller and Killen to the Boro squad which is a must in this league.
Players like McManus and Robson will bring bags of experience to the Middlesbrough side which has been lacking for a few years now. Both are capable leaders on the pitch and will provide us with more steer and guidance during games.
Willo Flood will add energy to the midfield whilst the Spurs lad, Naghton will provide more options going forward, linking up well with the attackers. The new look Boro side could face teething problems though as the new players settle in, as we saw with the Sheffield United game a couple of weeks ago so, again, do not expect overnight success.
Ipswich Town v Middlesbrough
Strachan will take the Boro team to Portman Road tomorrow knowing that a win against Roy Keane’s side would lift them closer to a Play-Off position and with Blackpool and Sheffield United both losing midweek it means that we can claw back some points in Suffolk.
With the injury list as long as Lee Miller Strachan is likely to add moat of his new recruits to the starting line-up against Ipswich. Scott McDonald will be hoping for a debut goal in a red shirt whilst Stephen McManus and Kyle Naughton will want to impress the WGS in defence.
After the disappointment of not being able to score past a Bristol City side that had shipped six in their previous game, I’m confident that our new recruits will fire us past Keano’s team. Three points here we come.
Ipswich Town 1 Middlesbrough 3
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