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Middlesbrough v Newcastle match banter!

March 13th, 2010 | 255 Comments |

Another victory against the Smogmonsters?
Another victory against the Smogmonsters?
This afternoon, the Toon lads will be risking their pulmonary health for the cause, travelling down the A19 to the toxic land of smog that is Middlesbrough.

This match will be the 116th Tyne/Tees ‘derby’ all told, and pre season, Middlesbrough were supposed to be one of our two biggest rivals, along with the third Premiership reject, West Brom. Things are somewhat different now of course, and ‘Boro manager, Gordon Strachan will be desperately looking for a home result as Middlesborough fight for a place in amongst the bottom end of the playoff places, and also possibly prove a point agaist the top club in the division as Middlesborugh fight to restore their pride in what must be another desperately disappointing season for them so far. (more…)