August 2017

Smash the League

Werdermouth previews the season opener at Wolves
Can Boro smash the league without rose-tinted glasses

Redcar Red’s Match Report (Wolves 1 – 0 Boro)
Aaaaaah-Yala! Boro defender’s howler leaves Wolves dancing

Talking Point - Sheff Utd

Simon Fallaha previews Monk’s Riverside debut against Sheff Utd
Home Is Where The Heart Should Be

Redcar Red’s Match Report (Boro 1 – 0 Sheff Utd)
Heads we Won, but only just!

Match Preview - Burton H

Ian Gill previews the visit of Burton Albion
Full-bodied Boro hope for stout performance against Burton

Redcar Red’s Match Report (Boro 2 – 0 Burton)
Boro’s best Britt leaves Brewers flat

match preview - Forest A 3

Ian Gill previews the trip to Nottingham Forest
Will Boro turn the Tricky Trees into Forrest Gump?

Redcar Red’s Match Report (Forest 2 – 1 Boro)
Assombalonga fails to enchant Forest as magic deserts him

carabao cup 2

Werdermouth previews the 2nd Round Caraboa Cup visit of Scunthorpe
Making a bad fist of design with a badly drawn cup of pop

Redcar Red’s Match Report (Boro 3 – 0 Scunthorpe)
Summer Strollers see Scunthorpe sent packing

match preview - Preston H

Werdermouth previews the visit of Preston to the Riverside
Monk refuses to pander to league smashing expectations

Redcar Red’s Match Report (Boro 0 – 0 Preston)
Monk’s tactical step change leaves Boro wrong-footed

August Transfer Window

Werdermouth rounds up Boro’s transfer business as window closes
Garry Monk hoping for a quiet deadline day at the office