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Mydilsburgh V Rovers: 15th October 2023

Barmitzvah Boy

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Where do I start? Just where do I start? After yet another lacklustre display I am struggling to put a sentence together to produce this match preview. I have spent a lifetime writing novels, fiction and as a lead actor in porn movies and have never been failed to excel with my performances, yet following Rovers is akin to writers cramp or a failing libido. I need reinvigorating, and a quick pick-me-up.

After a quick 1/2 hour ‘discussion’ with Carol I know feel a combination of both invigoration and relief. She has given me a right good good talking to and has promised to accompany me to The Riverside (the Boro Stadium not the back of the Riverside stand at Ewood) so we can liaise and reminisce after the game sharing stories of our teenage years which in my case is the mid 1990’s.

Carol Is My Rock And My Support During These Difficult Times
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1SimonGarner referred to Rovers fans resembling flesh eating zombies in a comment elsewhere; I really do think that is unkind to flesh eating zombies. Some of us spend our well earned money travelling the length and breath of this green and pleasant land following our boys on tour to exciting towns and cities like Luton, ‘Bonny’ Blackpool and Middlesbrough by-the-sea. The eagled eyed amongst you may even believe I have spelled (’spelt’ in Blackburn) Mydilsburgh incorrectly in the title of this thread; “nay” I respond, it is only me showing my expert knowledge of English history as that was the original Anglo Saxon spelling (spelting in Blackburn) from 400-1000 AD. You are so lucky to have me doing these previews given my travels, historical knowledge, grasp of the English language and my expertise in all things to do with love and erotica.

For example do you know that the term Smoggies, often used to describe the fair folk of Middlesbrough derives from the Swedish breakfast platter the Smorgsboard? Viking longboats used to travel daily (05:30 departure from dock 2, daily apart from market day on a Tuesday) between Middlesbrough and Oslo and the wonderful Smorgsboard platter was adopted by the Boro locals. Over time the Middlesbrough version was adapted to the local taste and availability of raw ingredients. You can always spot who has been chomping the Smorgsboard.

Swedish Smorgsboard
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Middlesborough Smoggyboard
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Swedish Smorgsboard Eater
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Middlesborough Smoggyboard Muncher
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Middlesborough is not a place to linger around after dark. They have a couple of well known crews locally known as ‘The Balti Boys’ and their arch rivals from across the Tees in Billingham ‘The Kerb Crawlers’.

Dilan M From ‘The Balti Boys’
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Ulrich From ‘The Kerb Crawlers’ *
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I hear that Bradley Dack is very upset at his lack of minutes these days. He is also worried about his lack of playing time at Rovers regardless of his lack of action with Olivia. One of the Lancashire paparazzi caught and image of him at the Senior Training Centre at Brockhall left cast aside by Head Coach Junker Dunker Thomasssson.

Bradley Needs A Game
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Junker DT was not impressed and has decided to leave Bradley out in the cold until he puts in a transfer request to hopefully join Uncle Tony in Janary.

Junker DT Tells Bradley To F**k Off Back to Uncle Tony

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So what of the game on Saturday? Personally I believe is an ideal opportunity for Boro to get back to winning ways. I have heard that JDT is getting Rovers in for extra training and has told them their next project is passing the ball. He also had a session on dribbling; the following is the video used to show Thrhys Dolan what is expected of him in the opposition box.

Training For Thrhys
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I predict a narrow 3-0 victory for. Middlesborough. Please don’t book the Travelodge room next the the one on the M1 which Carol and I will be stopping in. We may be up reading aloud until very late in the night.

*Ulich is a close friend of Tony Mowbray.
 
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Barmitzvah Boy

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Brilliant stuff BB, I'm assuming with your great sense of humour you don't drink from the taps at Ewood when you attend from your posh post code?
I never drink plain water except for a wee splash to ‘cut’ a nice Malt Whiskey.

As for drinking anything at Ewood I can’t afford their prices whether it be beer, water or a bottle of pop.
 
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1SimonGarner

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My point being BB, if you did drink the water supplied to us in Blackburn, that sense of humour would have been lost long ago to be replaced by a grumpy glass half empty outlook on life. I doubt you'd have been pulling Carol either..... or her pulling you for that matter :neutral:
 

Drog

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After Tuesdays abysmal performance I don't have the motivation or energy to argue with your prediction bb.:pensive:
 
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Barmitzvah Boy

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Our new Head Coach was present last night watching the game v VlF Wolfsburg.

Adam Wharton was subbed on 45 mins suggesting he will play at Boro instead of Ayala.

Carter and Phillips were subbed early in the 2nd half also suggesting they will play a part on the bench or even start.

JOHN ‘SMURF’ THOMASSON LAST NIGHT:

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Drog

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With no shots on target at Wigan JDT has no reasons not to wield the axe and include a number on the fringe of the squad / bench into proceedings and to also leave a few of the non performing squad back at Brockhall. Wake up call for a few of our front men with no one exempted. None of the strikers from Tuesday being too good to drop.... none odb!
 

1SimonGarner

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Going for a 2-1 Rovers win.

Just got my ticket, asked the lad in the shop how many we'd sold and he said he wasn't sure, but we had sold quite a few today.

COYB
 

Dunnfc

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Markanday and Dack scored last night against Wolfsburg 21/3s. If they're both not starting it will be a shame of JDT faves.
 

Barmitzvah Boy

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Markanday and Dack scored last night against Wolfsburg 21/3s. If they're both not starting it will be a shame of JDT faves.
Markanday actually had a poor game v VlF Wolfsburg. He lost possession time and time again and his distribution was poor. His goal however was brilliant.

Dack was excellent. He was top class.
 
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