Let's Get Behind The Team On Saturday
Wednesday, 26 November 08, 05:25 AM · Comments(1)
Morning Peeps and Boro fans,
Three days to go until we play arguably our biggest game of the season. Not because we are playing against one of our rivals, but also because this game could be a big turning point in our ever more surprising season.
A win on Saturday would see our season back on track, but if we lose there will be tough times ahead for us especially as we near the notorious festive period.
Passion From The Fans
The Boro players will be up for this game, but will still need our support to get them playing well against the Magpies. The game against Bolton handed an unwanted reminder that some sections of our fans still think it is acceptable to moan and boo players. We are passionate fans, I know that, but we need to get behind the players when it gets tough. I've always said - vent your anger after a game has finished not during the match. Some players react in different ways. Some positive and some negative.
I hope that we keep the small pocket of Newcastle fans quiet throughout the game by being very vocal and as loud as possible. We need to get behind the team more. The old saying of the 'fans being the twelfth man' is very true. The atmosphere becomes that bit more special as well when the fans are singing and cheering the team throughout the game.
This game will definitely be a turning point for us. The Bolton game was a blip in our recent impressive run and I'm sure the Newcastle game will deliver more promise from the players.
One thing is sure, the game will be end to end because Newcastle's tactics allow other teams to have a higher line meaning we can exploit easier. Bolton stood off us for 90 minutes and made it hard for us to create chances in and around the box. Bolton had an ugly game plan and to be fair to them they got it right.
Also, the added factor of the Middlesbrough defence having a day off didn't help the situation. Pogatetz was quick to admit that the defence was not at it's best last Saturday and has assured the fans that they will be much better this week against Newcastle. Fingers crossed.
The big question for Gareth Southgate this week will be - who does he play against Newcastle? There are players that are knocking on the door of the first team and there a couple of players that have not been performing in a red shirt.
Would anyone be surprised if Mido comes in for Afonso Alves on Saturday. Southgate might want to give the Brazilian striker a reality check. It may have a positive effect on the player.
Only a few more days to go until the big one!
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The team will be the same as the one that played Bolton. I can't see Southgate changing it unless he is forced to. Mido, if fit, will be on the bench. I would like to see Mido and Alves up front together, but Southgate hasn't got the balls to play Tuncay in the midfield.