Middlesbrough v Argyle - the build up

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Middlesbrough
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Latest news

Easter Friday 18 April kick-off 3pm live on Sky Sports+

Thursday

Away fans' guide ... club website.

Middlesbrough's manager Michael Carrick pre-match press conference ... You Tube.

Wednesday

Pre-match press conference ... Argyle TV and club You Tube.

Pay on the day cash sales only is available ... ticket update.

Referee
Anthony Backhouse is the whistleblower, so far this season he has issued 95 yellow cards and three reds in 25 games.
He was last in charge of an Argyle game in February 2024 when the Greens lost 3-1 away to Sunderland.
He will be assisted on Friday by Paul Hodskinson and Conor Brown while Elliot Bell is the fourth official.

They Played For Both
Finn Azaz, Ian Baird, Yannick Bolasie, David Brown, George Dews, Ada Forshaw, Ben Gibson, Neil Illman, Lukas Jutkiewicz, Phil Kite, Ray Lugg, Dwight Marshall, Alan Miller, Jack Stephens, Alan Peaock, Ronnie Waldock, Morgan Whittaker. Any more?

Middlesbrough tactical analysis Whoscored.com
Strengths
Creating long shot opportunities.
Creating chances through individual skill.
Counter attacks.
Finishing scoring chances.
Weaknesses
Avoiding individual errors.
Defending against skillful players.
Avoiding offside.
Aerial duels.
Protecting the lead.
Style of play
Attacking down the right.
Control the game in the opposition's half.
Possession football.
Short passes.
Attempt through balls often.
Non-aggressive.
Opponents play aggressively against them.
Play the offside trap.

Middlesbrough recent results


Friday's games

 

[Penlee]

A truly awful ref. I remember him singlehandedly trying to stop us getting promoted away at Shrewsbury two years ago. Maybe he has improved since then.

 

[Sainghin Green]

Anybody there for Jamie Mackie's winner? More of the same please Ryan with a different end of season outcome of course.

 

[rongreenblood]

Can Argyle make another team lose three in a row?

 

[999mattyg]

A truly awful ref. I remember him singlehandedly trying to stop us getting promoted away at Shrewsbury two years ago. Maybe he has improved since then.

Jesus! Not him! That Shrewsbury game was one of the worst refereeing displays I’ve ever witnessed!!!
We still won though!!

 

[cheshiregreen]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1912480822650601756

Joe Edwards will start.

 

[Voice of Reason]

The other side will be more interesting - Bali v Morgs?

 

[mutley marvel]

Captain Fantastic starting
I'm sure he will roll out the welcome mat with Finn & Morgs

 

[mutley marvel]

Michael Carrick's thoughts

Plymouth game is not must-win for Middlesbrough, says Michael Carrick

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick describes the Good Friday game with Plymouth Argyle as "vital" but not "must-win".

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[jimsing]

Carrick means it IS a must win, he's just trying to relieve a bit of pressure off his players.

 

[Cobalt 60]

Every game for them and us is a must win game.Lets hope they play Morgan (but will probably be a sub) as he’s only got a left foot and is generally lazy.We can win this,like last season then look out Coventry!!

 

[Herbolotius Elei]

I can believe anything after watching Arsenal beating Real in their own back yard

 

[TrailPlus]

I can believe anything after watching Arsenal beating Real in their own back yard

Yes, but imagine if we get a penalty. "Ryan! Behave yourself".

 

[John Cooper]

Hitting the road shortly

 

[Frank the Phone]

Anyone know how many we've sold? Massive game. Shame about the distance and clash with Easter. Yet we know the travelling Green Army will do us proud.