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Sven said:
I think you caught us at a good time in that we were struggling a bit for confidence and anyone putting men behind the ball against us wasn't likely to lose.

The simple explanation for why we're better is Ben Doak. When he's got the ball he's dangerous and even when he hasn't he draws a marker away from the other forwards who have a bit more space and time to play as a result. Obviously it's dangerous to rely on one player but the lad is special and offers something completely different to our other attackers- just wish he was actually ours.
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You were rubbish against us. We played solid and beat you without breaking sweat.

One of our wingers has scored 4 goals and got 2 assists and has only played 13 out of 16 games. Doak has scored 1 goal.

Unfortunately he's now injured until after Xmas.

We never have much luck with injuries.
 

Keith S30S said:
You were rubbish against us. We played solid and beat you without breaking sweat.

One of our wingers has scored 4 goals and got 2 assists and has only played 13 out of 16 games. Doak has scored 1 goal.

Unfortunately he's now injured until after Xmas.

We never have much luck with injuries.
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I'm not denying we were poor that game.

Didn't think you were much better either but tactically you knew how to beat us - it wasn't exactly rocket science at the time as any number of teams at the back end of last season and the start of this showed. We seem to have got over the problem now but I've been watching Boro too long to jump to any conclusions about that being permanent.

As for Doak, I can only tell you what I see - the numbers might say one thing but watching the game tells you quite another.
Roker Mackem said:
Yep. Not sure where this 15 season thing is coming from
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We've only been in the PL one season since getting relegated in 2009 so it's not too far off the mark.
 
Sven said:
I think you caught us at a good time in that we were struggling a bit for confidence and anyone putting men behind the ball against us wasn't likely to lose.

The simple explanation for why we're better is Ben Doak. When he's got the ball he's dangerous and even when he hasn't he draws a marker away from the other forwards who have a bit more space and time to play as a result. Obviously it's dangerous to rely on one player but the lad is special and offers something completely different to our other attackers- just wish he was actually ours.
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he looks a real player mind. And yes, he would get into our team 😉
 
Sven said:
I'm not denying we were poor that game.

Didn't think you were much better either but tactically you knew how to beat us - it wasn't exactly rocket science at the time as any number of teams at the back end of last season and the start of this showed. We seem to have got over the problem now but I've been watching Boro too long to jump to any conclusions about that being permanent.

As for Doak, I can only tell you what I see - the numbers might say one thing but watching the game tells you quite another.

We've only been in the PL one season since getting relegated in 2009 so it's not too far off the mark.
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But off the mark
 
Sven said:
I think you caught us at a good time in that we were struggling a bit for confidence and anyone putting men behind the ball against us wasn't likely to lose.

The simple explanation for why we're better is Ben Doak. When he's got the ball he's dangerous and even when he hasn't he draws a marker away from the other forwards who have a bit more space and time to play as a result. Obviously it's dangerous to rely on one player but the lad is special and offers something completely different to our other attackers- just wish he was actually ours.
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Ahh you’re talking about that loan player that Cirkin had in his back pocket and absolutely ruined?

Why has it taken a couple of wins for you to post on here again?
 
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Sven said:
I think you caught us at a good time in that we were struggling a bit for confidence and anyone putting men behind the ball against us wasn't likely to lose.

The simple explanation for why we're better is Ben Doak. When he's got the ball he's dangerous and even when he hasn't he draws a marker away from the other forwards who have a bit more space and time to play as a result. Obviously it's dangerous to rely on one player but the lad is special and offers something completely different to our other attackers- just wish he was actually ours.
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he looks a real player mind. And yes, he would get into our team 😉
 
Keith S30S said:
Seems to have as much end product as Pat Roberts.

I saw him play a few minutes before Scotland. Skinned his (Man City) full back twice and blasted the ball straight at the keeper from a tight angle both times.
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He’s created a few goals for them lately. Citkin did totally nullify him against us like….
 
Bears Beets said:
Ahh you’re talking about that loan player that Cirkin had in his back pocket and absolutely ruined?

Why has it taken a couple of wins for you to post on here again?
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I don't post on here very often and you'll not find me bigging up my team or knocking yours. I only replied to a question about what's changed because I thought they might genuinely want an answer.

As for the game against you Doak had played a grand total of 10 minutes for us when he came on with 25 minutes to go against you - we'd literally signed him on deadline day. Players take time to get used to playing with teammates. If Cirkin ruined him then it hasn't set him back since. No idea why some people seem to think me saying Doak is good is in any way a criticism of your team.
 
Sven said:
I don't post on here very often and you'll not find me bigging up my team or knocking yours. I only replied to a question about what's changed because I thought they might genuinely want an answer.

As for the game against you Doak had played a grand total of 10 minutes for us when he came on with 25 minutes to go against you - we'd literally signed him on deadline day. Players take time to get used to playing with teammates. If Cirkin ruined him then it hasn't set him back since. No idea why some people seem to think me saying Doak is good is in any way a criticism of your team.
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He’s a good player, no doubt about that
 
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