Match Thread: Boro 0 - 1 Villa

[Milo]

I know everyone's a bit pessimistic about Monday. At least tonight the pressure is on two other teams in our league.

Who would everyone fancy in the final (think positive!)?

I would rather have Villa personally as they're slower, sluggish and inconsistent.

Pulis plus that Traore fellow who barged his way through our defence single handedly the last time we played them worries me.

Let's see how this game pans out.

[Slaphead in Qatar]

After last night does anyone feel like watching this?

[Woolly Mammoth]

Villa have just taken the lead after 15 minutes with a superb header from a corner.

[Milo]

Fantastic header.

I want Grealish playing in a black and white shirt!

Ps this is a great game you should tune in! Traore just barged a Villa defender 15 yards hahah

[HV71]

It's not a bad watch - end to end - chances and unlike last night I don't feel sick

[Woolly Mammoth]

Worth the admission fee.

[Woolly Mammoth]

Tremendous burst by Jack Grealish, he is quality.

[grandad]

Looking at both their squads I am amazed they both didn´t finish in the top 2.

[Milo]

I don't feel sick either it's such a weird feeling.

Traore and Grealish are great players.

End to end stuff. Both teams very direct and both look better than Derby.

[HV71]

Miles better than Derby ... which is a bit of a concern

[Sherlock]

I'd rather we were up against Villa if we make it to the final. I think they're more likely to actually play back at us a bit which suits us better than teams that just sit deep and defend.

Also there's always chance of some T*rry tears if we beat them in the final

[cookieg]

There seems to be so much more space on that pitch. It doesn't seem crowded at all.

[Milo]

Traore is just unplayable.

[Milo]

Looks like Villa going to the final thus far

[Dodgin]

Hope it is us and Villa

[Lighthouse]

Another very close one nil from a set piece or cross. Anybody can make a name in the second leg. Be interested to see how the Boro fans react and if it is all sack the players and the manager is rubbish. Doubt it somehow. Exiting second legs coming up.

[Luka]

I'd take Middlesbrough all day long based on tonight. Traore apart they look bang average.

[HV71]

we're going to be playing Wigan and Blackburn again next year, aren't we

But think of the pies !!!

[Milo]

we're going to be playing Wigan and Blackburn again next year, aren't we

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[DutchCottage]

Middlesbrough is a very poor footballing side. They are playing wiyhout a idea.
Villa is a very clever side with a good mix of routine and youth