I don’t think we missed anything with Pearson. Looks ok defensively but still woeful on the ball. Wouldn’t mind Cranie in our squad though.
The lad's a trier, certainly not a bad word to say about him but as you say he's 'limited'. Good L1 defender but only time will tell if he can cut it at championship level.
Pearson's been the best player on the park. Not his fault Shinnie dallied and lost it on the edge of the box, or that the 'keeper dropped an absolute clanger.
Boy wonder on the bench, he might get on for a show boat for 10 minutes Butterfield will play every week for this lot however if he’s fit
Think you're right. Mid table mediocrity beckons for Boro this season. I work with some Boro fans and let's just say they aren't overly impressed with the appointment of Woodgate, cheap option, not enough experience etc. Steve Gibson has taken a fair bit of flak over this appointment.
Also not seen mentioned anywhere on here. Tavernier isn’t playing in this so far, wonder if the club will go back in for him if the Moore deal goes thorough?
I’ve seen nothing to suggest they’ll be better as season goes tbh. I think they’ll give teams a game and they will definitely not struggle but top eight? No