Match thread

[Cunninghamismagic]

Following the live updates on the sky sports app and seems like all Boro at the moment.

Boro tine wasting big time. But when they have the ball they look far more threatening than us. We have no midfield pace. Phillip's having a stinker. Edward's trying but he looks more an impact sub than a starter.

[Swagbaggie]

Where did our attack go? Was Diangana that important? When was the last time our "striker" HRK had a shot (and for that matter what has he 1 goal in a lot of matches)? Something needs to give here.

Yes - I think Diangana is that important and those on here that think we can get by without him if he is recalled are kidding themselves. He occupies 2/3 every time he takes the ball. No-one - not even Perriera - occupies the defence of the opposition like that.

[Kit Kat Chunky]

Seriously are folk expecting SJ never ever to make an error? First dodgy moment in months and talk of replacing him. Nonsense! He messed up. Sawyers went to sleep last match for their goal so do we get rid of im too? Jeez.

It's a serious flaw in his game that a few of us have highlighted

[Birdman1811]

Philips hasn't been great this season at all, would really like to see him replaced in January, especially if the Bowen rumours are true.

[Swagbaggie]

Another poor performance yet again. Bilic needs to sort it out. This is getting worrying.

The arrogance of the 'Counting Chickens' thread shining through.

[KratosBaggie]

Let's be brutally honest, this has been coming. We have now been poor, performance wise, since the win against Swansea - the players need to wake up ASAP. 

Yes, we are in an excellent league position, and results have been more than good enough. But recent performances haven't been acceptable. Improvement is needed in the second half, and for the remainder of the season. 

Hopefully this half serves as a kick up the arse for the club, who are seemingly sleep walking on the basis of the very good league position we have.

[Sliced]

Philips hasn't been great this season at all, would really like to see him replaced in January, especially if the Bowen rumours are true.

Can't agree with this. 7 goals and 4 assists in 22 appearances isn't to be sniffed at. Contributing to a goal every other game

[SausEggBaton]

Seriously are folk expecting SJ never ever to make an error? First dodgy moment in months and talk of replacing him. Nonsense! He messed up. Sawyers went to sleep last match for their goal so do we get rid of im too? Jeez.

It's a serious flaw in his game that a few of us have highlighted

He was flapping like a madman at the Swansea game.

[Birdman1811]

Philips hasn't been great this season at all, would really like to see him replaced in January, especially if the Bowen rumours are true.

Can't agree with this. 7 goals and 4 assists in 22 appearances isn't to be sniffed at. Contributing to a goal every other game

I can't remember a game this season I thought he was particularly great. He's had flashes, but games like today he should be looking to be the main man. 

We know they'll double up on Perreira, Edwards is still very raw, yet again he is hiding.

[Swagbaggie]

Townsend and Austin on for Ferguson and Edwards