It's back! And I don't just mean the blog.
The belief! I believe. No not that we can go up - i'm not there yet. But we can see that Karanka's team is in place. If it's not everyone, he has a vast majority of the players he wants in his team. And it looks as if that team is a successful one that will hopefully push us back in to the Premier League.
The Norwich game was one I was very much looking forward to 'cause of our win at Rotherham and good performances before the Wolves game. I do have to say, however, that I was one thinking 'here we go' so that we would all be let down. But, as the panto season is coming up, I have to say 'OH NO WE WEREN'T'
As early as the 5th minute we took hold of the game by the scruff of the neck, as Paddy slide in to latch on to an Adomah cross. The reasonably packed riverside (which was packed for a chilly tuesday in November) erupted with the 'eioh eioh' bouncing around the stadium.
Despite some pressure from the Norwich team, which was the same which performed poorly against Bolton at the weekend, they struggled to hit the target when they did, Gary O'Neil, the ex boro lad, only found the arm of Dimi clawing the ball away from the bottom corner.
The second goal came from the right boot of our top scorer GRANT. Admittedly I was in the concourse buying a burger so I missed the goal. I've been reliably told, by the guys who sit next to me at the game, the ol' georgie boy was pushed to the floor by Martin and after a few seconds of delegation, the ref pointed to the spot and Leadbitter dispatched with a cool demeanor.
Even the introduction of Hooper did little for a floundering Norwich team as an improvised looping header from Leadbitter hit the back of the net. From my angle in Block 38, it looked as if he was going for the spectacular bicycle kick, but no a firm header that put the points in the bag.
The 79th minute came and Norwich brought on their 4th Striker of the game in former Boro target Grabban, who - like those before him - did nothing. As opposed to our substitute, when they trotted on to the pitch they were looking for the net. And then a succession of corners came about when Leadbitter's shot was deflected and the impressive Fredricks' shot was tipped over the bar. When the next was floated in, he saw the ball pinging around in the box, he set his sights.... then he saw Yanic stand in his way and back heel the ball into the net. Poor Jelle. When will he score? But a great debut goal for Wildschut, and hopefully he will go on to be a great signing for Aitor.
The atmosphere was bouncing after the game with everyone talking about one thing. Bournemouth. The team we 'want to be'. Because our Carling Cup victory and adventures in europe were totally belittled by their victory in the 3rd divison in 2002-3 and promotion in 2013. We can make Howe eat his words and 'Howe' I want that to happen. Roll on Saturday Up The Boro
In Aitor We Trust and as always, There is only one Steve Gibson
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