Middlesbrough - v - Leeds United *** Matchday Thread***

[Pacaman]

That was intense 😥

[Ozwhites]

I know it shouldn't be said straight after a win like this...but does anyone else feel that despite it, we just don't look like we are handling pressure too well now that it is on? Given recent results and crappy errors. 😮

[WTF11]

I know it shouldn't be said straight after a win like this...but does anyone else feel that despite it, we just don't look like we are handling pressure too well now that it is on? Given recent results and crappy errors. ��

Not suggesting you're wrong (we have years (decades) of pressure games that we have lost!), but consider, we have switched from the "keep the ball, tippiy-tappy possession-based play" that has lost us a number of games including at ER, to a strategy that left us with 33% possession, but with 4 goals scored and 3 points gained. Not saying all is hunky dorey, but I'd prefer this kind of result, and how it was achieved to those against Coventry and Blackburn

[Billyni]

I know it shouldn't be said straight after a win like this...but does anyone else feel that despite it, we just don't look like we are handling pressure too well now that it is on? Given recent results and crappy errors. 😮

And more-so playing at home.

[BelfastAndy]

So what has Piroe done to make his arrival so welcome? Has he touched the ball yet?

He is one lazy fk. We were up against and he half-heartedly jogged back a little then stopped each time. No urgency. Looks disinterested.

[WTF11]

He is one lazy fk. We were up against and he half-heartedly jogged back a little then stopped each time. No urgency. Looks disinterested.

Talking about Piroe or Bamford? (apologies but I didn't see the game)

[norfolk white]

Jesus Christ….and breathe

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

Says you. He scored, and one goal was all we have between us gaining automatic promotion and remaining in the playoff positions. Not saying it will, but it "might" be the difference between auto and those playoffs.

Yep says me - only my opinion and not expecting anyone to have to agree / but he was bad at pressing and constantly giving the ball away..

I think Piroe is a better player and Joseph a much better player but hey ho.

We won which is all that really matters.

[UbiqueLUFC33]

Yep says me - only my opinion and not expecting anyone to have to agree / but he was bad at pressing and constantly giving the ball away..

I think Piroe is a better player and Joseph a much better player but hey ho.

We won which is all that really matters.

I think Piroe is utterly awful. He is both slow and lazy which is a bad combination for a bus conductor, but considerably worse for a professional sportsman. Barndoor has a myriad of failings but I don't think you could ever say he was lazy. Even when things aren't going well for him (which currently is most of the time) he has a good work rate and at least tries to close down defenders.

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

I think Piroe is utterly awful. He is both slow and lazy which is a bad combination for a bus conductor, but considerably worse for a professional sportsman. Barndoor has a myriad of failings but I don't think you could ever say he was lazy. Even when things aren't going well for him (which currently is most of the time) he has a good work rate and at least tries to close down defenders.

I hear ya - think Piroe is a good player (and some of his goals have been decent) - I don’t think he fits in that well with this team and Farke’s tactics.

Think his languid running style makes him look lazy at times but his stats seem okay.