[Image] Predicted 3-4-2-1 Middlesbrough XI to face Brentford – can Boro keep the pace in the top-6 race?

Britt Assombalonga celebrates after scoring for Nottingham Forest. (Getty Images)

Middlesbrough vs Brentford predictions: Middlesbrough line-up After a disappointing 0-0 draw last weekend against 19th-placed Wigan, Middlesbrough take on Brentford at the Riverside stadium as the race for playoffs intensifies.  Tony Pulis’ side are just two points off fourth-placed West Brom and will look to close the gap with a win against Brentford on Saturday.  … Read more

“Not gonna lie that was pretty depressing”, “2 points dropped”: Some Middlesbrough fans woeful after stale 0-0 draw with Wigan Athletic + Match Report

Britt Assombalonga in action for Middlesbrough. (Getty Images)

Wigan Athletic v Middlesbrough Report: Middlesbrough Match Report Middlesbrough missed a host of chances to beat Wigan Athletic to spurn a chance to go level on points with fourth-placed West Brom, who lost to Leeds United on Friday. The first of those misses came from Britt Assombalonga, who finished it from close-range in the ninth … Read more

Go for it Pulis – This Nigerian speed demon is the missing element in Middlesbrough’s dull attack

Middlesbrough Opinion: Sly can add some much-needed pace to Boro Middlesbrough’s season can be very effectively described as ‘mixed bag’ because there are still multiple concerns which need to be addressed in the squad for them to really hit their peak performance capacity. Presently in a very comfortable yet respectable 5th place just 3 points … Read more

Middlesbrough must go all out to sign this Bosnian talisman with similar attributes to Edin Dzeko – agreed?

Middlesbrough Opinion: Smail Prevljak can end Boro’s goalscoring woes Middlesbrough’s season, on paper, has been a very respectable one, with them still highly in with a chance of attaining promotion back to the Premier League this season with a late-season push towards the top. Despite their impressive league position, there is a multitude of deep-lying … Read more

Middlesbrough beating Newcastle to sign this 20-year-old rising talent would be a great step for the future

Middlesbrough Opinion: Should Boro beat Newcastle to sign Josh Hawkes? Bristol Live (h/t Team Talk) has reported that Middlesbrough and Newcastle United have joined the race for Hartlepool United midfielder Josh Hawkes. The 20-year-old has been in fine form this season for Hartlepool, making 21 appearances so far for the club. However, what has interested … Read more

This Peruvian star is capable of solving Middlesbrough’s defensive fragility on the right flank – Agreed?

Middlesbrough Opinion: Luis Advincula’s quality will boost Boro’s defence Middlesbrough’s season has certainly helped them attain plaudits from a large part of the footballing world. At the same time, another part of this fan base is against the way their season has gone. Currently, in a respectable 5th place, they are already 9 points behind … Read more

“Mikel is a different class”, “Name a better championship player than Mikel”: Some Middlesbrough fans share happiness as Boro beat Blackburn 1-0 + Match Report

Britt Assombalonga has been a good buy for Middlesbrough. (Getty Images)

Blackburn v Middlesbrough Report – Middlesbrough Match Report Britt Assombalonga scored the only goal of the game to give Tony Pulis’ Middlesbrough a vital away win at Blackburn Rovers. It was a dominant performance from Boro, who had to respond after a no-show in the midweek game. The only goal of the game was scored … Read more

Middlesbrough landing this talented free agent would be a massive coup and here’s why

Middlesbrough Opinion: Can Yacouba Sylla boost the Boro to promotion? Middlesbrough’s season so far has been extremely mixed. While they have been poor in front of goal on various occasions this campaign, their defensive record has been enough to keep them in the top-6 up until this point. They are currently at 6th place but … Read more

[Image] Predicted 3-4-2-1 Middlesbrough XI to face Blackburn – Can Boro strike back after midweek disappointment?

Predicted Middlesbrough line-up to face Blackburn in the Championship After suffering a damaging defeat against Sheffield United, Middlesbrough return to action this Sunday against lower mid-table side Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. Tony Pulis’ men were passive, to say the least, against the Blades, and deserved nothing out of that game. Daniel Ayala’s sending off … Read more

“Massive win”, “Fully deserved”: Some Sheffield United fans heap the praise on their team after crucial 1-0 win vs Middlesbrough + Match report

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Sheffield United 1-0 Middlesbrough: Substitute Stearman saves the day for the Blades Sheffield United held out a one-goal lead to beat Middlesbrough 1-0 and maintain control over the 3rd spot. This game began with the onus on the home side to try and retrieve maximum points so as to maintain the pace up top with … Read more