Wheater-Fix Is Good News For Boro July 25, 2009
Posted by stuart in Middlesbrough, Wheater.Tags: Boro, Carlisle United F.C., David Wheater, Gareth Southgate, Jason Steele, Joe Bennett, Middlesbrough, Redcar
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Big Dave Wheater is all set for his comeback game against Carlisle United this afternoon. The big lad from Redcar has completed his rehabilitation from knee surgery and is now ready to put the new Boro shirt on for the first time this summer.
All eyes will be on the big defender to see how he gets on against Carlisle Utd today. Southgate knows the next couple of games will be tough for our England defender. Gareth spoke about the big man on the official site.
“David Wheater should get his first start of the pre-season programme tomorrow. The next couple of weeks are important for David to get him up to match fitness.” – Gareth Southgate
Our defence will play a massive part in our Championship charge next season and if Southgate can keep Huth and Wheater together at the heart of our defence we will have the perfect platform to compete for the Championship title. Good luck to Wheats today.
Steele flying the England flag in the Ukraine
Jason Steele started in goal again for the England U19’s side which drew with tournament hosts Ukraine last night. Although Steele had to pick the ball out of the net a couple of times he still commanded the England back four very well and also pulled off a few smart saves. He is definitely one to watch for the future as he continues to grow as a competent goalkeeper. Joe Bennett made the bench for the game, but was unused.
If anyone is at the Carlisle game later, don’t forget to take some photos and email them to me when you get back and I will put them up on the supporter pages of the site or maybe in the match report. Enjoy the game.
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