Middlesbrough 1 Burnley 0
By Burnley FC
December 26 2013
Burnley suffered a dose of the Boxing Day blues as they lost top spot following defeat at Middlesbrough.Emmanuel Ledesma’s first half strike condemned the Clarets to only their third league defeat of the season on a miserable day on Teesside.
Danny Ings and second half substitute Junior Stanislas both forced fine saves from Shay Given with the visitors’ best chances of the afternoon. But despite enjoying the lion’s share of possession before and after the break, there was no way through a resilient ‘Boro defence marshalled superbly by former England centre back Jonathan Woodgate. The one bright spot of the day was an appearance before kick-off by stricken former Burnley and Middlesbrough defender Gary Parkinson, making an appearance at his first game since suffering a stroke in 2010 that left him paralysed from the neck down with 'Locked-In Syndrome'. Gary is pictured above, as he was introduced to the Riverside Stadium crowd. Back to the action the Clarets made one change to the starting line-up, with Ben Mee missing through injury and replaced by Danny Lafferty in a straight swap. But it was ‘Boro who shot out of the blocks, with former Bristol City wide man getting straight at Kieran Trippier and seeing his deep cross headed just wide by giant striker Lukas Jutkiewicz. Ledesma, who scored a beauty at Millwall in their last outing, then let fly from 30 yards and saw his shot fly just past Tom Heaton’s left hand post. Ledesma had set his sights, and again he was narrowly off target with a 30 yard free kick that again had Heaton scrambling. But it was third time lucky for the Argentine as he finally gave Boro the lead in the 24th minute. Jason Shackell appeared to be fouled in the build-up after Marvin Emnes jumped into him, but as the loose ball fell to Ledesma he beat Heaton with a fierce shot that bounced just in front of the Clarets’ keeper. To read the full match report please click on the link below; |
Middlesbrough 1 Burnley 0
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Date: 26/12/2013 19:54
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Middlesbrough v Burnley
Posted by: fred dibnah (IP Logged)
Date: 26/12/2013 15:02
We're under way.
One change for us - Lafferty in for Mee.
One change for us - Lafferty in for Mee.
Re: Middlesbrough v Burnley
Posted by: do-dob-dobo-DOBO (IP Logged)
Date: 26/12/2013 15:05
No disrespect to Lafferty but thats the one change we didn't want against Boro.
Albert Adomah on the right wing will give Danny a lot to think about and can see Arfield dropping to help out quite a bit today.
We can do it !! UTC
Albert Adomah on the right wing will give Danny a lot to think about and can see Arfield dropping to help out quite a bit today.
We can do it !! UTC
Re: Middlesbrough v Burnley
Posted by: fred dibnah (IP Logged)
Date: 26/12/2013 15:07
Yeah that Adomah always seems to play well against us.
Gonna need to double up on him by the sound of things already.
Gonna need to double up on him by the sound of things already.
Re: Middlesbrough v Burnley
Posted by: fred dibnah (IP Logged)
Date: 26/12/2013 15:23
Leicester have gone 1 up.
Nugent penalty , fancy that eh ?
Nugent penalty , fancy that eh ?
Re: Middlesbrough v Burnley
Posted by: fred dibnah (IP Logged)
Date: 26/12/2013 15:25
@#$%&.
Boro score with a long range effort that bounces awkwardly in front of Heaton.
Boro score with a long range effort that bounces awkwardly in front of Heaton.
Re: Middlesbrough v Burnley
Posted by: do-dob-dobo-DOBO (IP Logged)
Date: 26/12/2013 15:26
Sounds like we are struggling a little bit but just need to hang in there.
Re: Middlesbrough v Burnley
Posted by: do-dob-dobo-DOBO (IP Logged)
Date: 26/12/2013 15:28
Spoke too soon
Re: Middlesbrough v Burnley
Posted by: fred dibnah (IP Logged)
Date: 26/12/2013 16:11
Well hopefully if we're true to form, we should start playing in the second half.
Derby winning as well. We need to get something out of this game.
Derby winning as well. We need to get something out of this game.
Re: Middlesbrough v Burnley
Posted by: colinwaldron (IP Logged)
Date: 26/12/2013 16:21
As Noddy Holder keeps on telling us "IT'S CHRISTMAS"
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"Say no to the car scrappage scheme"
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"Say no to the car scrappage scheme"
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Re: Middlesbrough 1 Burnley 0
Posted by: fulledgelad (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2013 00:20
Quote:Sounds like we are struggling a little bit but just need to hang in there.
This could well be a statement much used for the rest of the season
Re: Middlesbrough 1 Burnley 0
Posted by: ClaretandGreen (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2013 07:10
Quote:fulledgeladQuote:Sounds like we are struggling a little bit but just need to hang in there.
This could well be a statement much used for the rest of the season
One defeat and the usual Claret negativity returns. Come on Clarets we can beat the latics on Sunday and maybe top the table for New Year.
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