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The only thing to say is AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!! Boro played absolutely superbly for much of the game, totally dominating and making Stoke...
It was a really good game in a buzzing atmosphere. I thought a draw was a fair result overall. The Blades are a very strong side and will surely be pu...
My apologies, mates. Lumley only gifted Rotherham two goals, not 3 (though he was also beaten at his near post for a third). One effort I thought was ...
Another great opener, Andy, and a superb post from Len. Both were really thoughtful and balanced as we have come to expect. Thank you, both. I’...
Yes, Pedro, I do! I said as much on the QPR thread in my rant about our striker recruitment strategy. Today, CW has said that Hoppe is a development s...
Well, I did warn them …….. Sunderland and Hartlepool made it a terrible North-East trio of defeats, but our loss is bitterly disappointing.
A word of caution pre-Barnsley: 11 Championship sides were knocked out of the Carabao tonight, only two of them in all-Championship ties! Nine went ou...
Loved your opener, OFB! Reading all the possible team permutations Diasborans have written above makes it abundantly clear how thinly the squad...
Plato Was your reply to me? If it was, I think you’ve overstated my case. I’m very concerned that Boro’s recruitment has been poor - Giles and perha...
Thanks for this, Ken. I wasn’t aware of those statistics. You make some valid points. One concern I had when Wilder was appointed was his recent recor...
I’ve no idea what to expect tomorrow, but agree that now might be a good time to play QPR as they seek to bed in a new manager and players. I wouldn’t...
I must say I’m very disappointed indeed about the Tav situation. I do understand that the Bournemouth offer must be a very good one, certainly good en...
I agree with Powmill. This is a difficult season to predict. I also agree about Norwich - it will surely take them some time to adjust to the rigours ...
Many thanks OFB for your brilliant and highly detailed opener. I’ve missed them! I think we’ll win on Saturday. We’re probably going to need go...
I agree with Andy. I thought Gyokeres was great last season, at least when we played Coventry! He was actually number one on my hit list. To get him...
Hi everyone. I’ve just read through the whole of this thread, having been away from the blog for a few weeks. No offence - it’s just that, like Ken, I...
Boro have been linked with ……. For a number of weeks, the Gazette has been giving us lists of possible players Boro could sign this summer. The...
Excellent Ken, thank you! (I’m also impressed with my own memory! )
Thanks OFB. As it happens, a friend had helped me work it out.
Great post, Ken. Thank you. I remember some great ‘battles’ against Darlo in our 1966 3rd division season (I think it was). We played them on s...
Hi Werder I’d like to start a new topic, but I can’t see how to do it. Can you help? Clive
You never sound vacant, Ken! Not with your phenomenal memory!
Good to chat tonight, Ken. Many thanks for your really interesting articles on the lower and European leagues - that was a great deal of hard work for...
It was. And so was the manager! Is that Big John hiding behind Big Jack? I guess it must be, and there’s just a hint of that stylish hairstyle…...
Someone earlier asked who we might fancy signing as a striker. I agree that Viktor Gyokeres at Coventry would be high on my list. And while I understa...
Ken. Sorry you were ill. I’m very glad you felt fit enough today to complete your very interesting post. Many thanks - and stay well. I have a...
I saw MK play at Bolton very early on in the season. I think Twine played in that one. They’re a fluid and attractive side to watch. He’s obviously ha...
Well, I’m just trying to calm down, having returned home from a very dispiriting afternoon at Preston. I know it didn’t matter in the end, given resul...
Thanks to everybody for a great series of comments, and especial thanks - yet again - to Andy for a brilliant opener. To all those of you who have pro...