* The [early] Unofficial “Official” 153rd Tees-Wear “Derby” Boro v Sunlun Match-Day Thread *

[Alzi]

Sunderland looking the more likely for me. Ultimately I suspect we are watching two midtable teams slog it out.

 

[Ipad1977]

Build up play far too slow again ! And why do we insist on playing the ball to players who are marked just outside our own penalty ****, Howson has almost gifted them two goals so far. Greenwood and Azaz very quiet - get Coburn on pronto !

I wouldn't say Azaz has been quiet. Granted he missed when he should have put one in, but other than that I thought he's had a good game and got involved well.

 

[Jedi boro]

Ref is die ing to give them a pen isn’t he

 

[SuperStu]

Howson and Hackney having stinkers imo.

 

[Chappy112]

What game are you watching. The three CMs have given the ball away for fun.

Barlaser has been alright after the first 5 minutes but Hackney has been woeful. Azaz is classy but hasn't seen a lot of the ball.

Forss has been in a few times but we haven't found the pass. We just need to settle down, play our football and we will get plenty of chances.

 

[Alwaysaborolad]

Hackney and Howson both not playing well, but some on here won't say anything negative about them

Guess it's easier for them to to pick on Barlaser.

 

[Jedi boro]

Sunderland looking the more likely for me. Ultimately I suspect we are watching two midtable teams slog it out.

Yes we are missing about 6 first teamers to be fair

 

[boringblock_21]

I’m going to stick closely to my first post of the day - think they’ve been the better side.

I’ve found our passing a bit sloppy, and waiting for the front line to really click. Think they’ve done more with the ball when they’ve had it, kept it wide and used the flanks well.

 

[Jonathan]

Ref is die ing to give them a pen isn’t he

Based on what? Mate, not everyone is against us all the time.

 

[Jedi boro]

Based on what? Mate, not everyone is against us all the time.

Just watch

 

[Yearbyred]

Sunderland have played well and probably should be one up. O’Nein is a sneaky player and definitely trying to get Greenwood booked - no doubt he will eventually, because Greenwood does throw himself about and has a short fuse too.
Nicely balanced for the 2nd half

Greenwood is trying to get Greenwood booked I’d say.

 

[xxlshirts_fit_all]

An even match I think they’ve edged it though…
Don’t think refs been as bad as you’re all saying..
We’ve been sloppy in final 3rd passes as usual..
Really can’t call it so far..

 

[Hap]

Greenwood is trying to get Greenwood booked I’d say.

He is very capable of that too, but O’Nein has been exaggerating contact time and again

 

[allied_assault]

Howson is looking slow
Greenwood is giving silly fouls away

 

[Laughing]

Quite even first 45. Our play is more penetrative and both teams should have scored.

It looks very much like 1 goal will be enough.

 

[Norman_Conquest]

An even match I think they’ve edged it though…
Don’t think refs been as bad as you’re all saying..
We’ve been sloppy in final 3rd passes as usual..
Really can’t call it so far..

I can agree with that.

 

[Merlin]

Coburn has to be on for me - think he’ll score if he does

 

[Hap]

Just watch

I thought the refereeing was okay tbh, apart from blocking off Engel at the corner

 

[lostinyorkshire]

that foul by greenwood at the end of the half was ridiculous. So naive it was unbelievable. He was trappped in the corner ffs even 10 yr olds dont give a foul away there

 

[futureboy]

Coburn has to be on for me

I didn't even know you were playing, but that certainly seems like a sensible swap.