Match Day Thread Middlesbrough v Southampton, Saturday, 09th May 2026, 12:30 KO - Live on Sky TV
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I may have to eat my head if we win this.
The caveat with the cup games is that we were massive underdogs and there was no pressure on us, even if we did go into them to win them, there were no expectations.
These games against Boro coming up, there is massive pressure to win them, and a whole lot of expectation too. Not saying they'll buckle under it, or that they won't perform. Just it's a different circumstance to the cup.
One thing Martin did get right here was the play-offs. They require a certain level of pragmatism. We may not be going into the first leg trying to get a draw, but a draw is a decent result and we need to not throw away the tie by throwing too much forward in search of the win. That would play right into Boros hands.
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And yet you're trekking all the way up there.......again!
And we also didn’t lose to the already promoted sides this season.
Let’s be honest, play offs can be a bit of a lottery. Last season Sunderland were battered in the semi’s by Coventry and the final by Sheffield United, but still got promoted. They showed grit and determination by staying in those games.
I think if we show the same attitude, we will be the favourites to get promotion as we do have a better squad than the other 3 teams.
There will be difficult moments over the next 2 games, and it will come down to the team that takes their chances. Wouldn’t be surprised if Tuesday goes to Extra Time.
Insurance bet not looking that attractive (Home - Draw - Away)
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Which I'm starting to regret. Don't actually want to go really just feel I'd regret if I didn't see it through when looking back on this season.
And yet you're trekking all the way up there.......again!
Annoying thing is I remember saying to you that Boro was 'one of those places I'd never need to go back to unless for a big game'
And here we are 4 months later.
Do you have a special supply of 'big game' heads, for these occasions?
At those prices, if forced to have a bet, I’d bet the draw.
But then, the history of my football betting is pretty ****ing terrible.
Unusually for me , that was a genuine question with no doom and gloom intendedWe’re dooomed. Dooomed I tell ye
Enjoy it mate, big games are rare. And it is a big game, even if you’re not that bothered about the outcome.
We're going to ****ing smoke the Smoggies! 3-1 away win for the super soaraway Saints, a repeat of the classic score at Preston.
Never done an away play off either so there is that.