A renewed call to arms from Gareth Southgate punctuates the latest installment in the never-ending series of critical matches. The gaffer wants a comprehensive reply to the recent malaise-infused performances, effective tomorrow as we host Leicester. The Foxes currently sit 10th, a tremendous start to the campaign engineered by former Boro hard man Nigel Pearson – he too will look for recompense after his side lost to in form Preston at the weekend, ending an amazing 13 month unbeaten run at The Walkers’ Stadium.
Boro will endure more squad permutations: Justin Hoyte returns to the treatment room after a ligament injury v Coventry; Caleb Folan tore a hamstring in training Sunday, imperiling the current loan deal; the former should signal a return from unjust temporary exile for Tony McMahon…Yeatesie is sure not to feature after his comedic 20 mins Saturday, which already helps the young right back immensely.
What’s the plan after sending Folan back to Tiger Phil? That’s speculative at this stage, but why overburden our resources – return him as damaged and unwanted goods. Continue to exploit the emergency loan window to find that target man to excite the masses. We never condone or celebrate injuries, but this could be serendipitous…second chances Gareth, just follow the formulaic script: buffoon spurns his one chance for true love by fancying the vapid slag that everyone says is wrong for you, only to have the epiphany during a overproduced and underwhelming montage set to trendy top 40 music. She’s out there boss; your hope, dreams, salvation, happiness, and ability to hold up play and muscle around the opposing box, creating beautiful havoc…
September 28th, 2009 @ BA
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