Tees

Latest Updates

  1. 'Both goals were so avoidable' - Maddison on Boro defeatpublished at 15:00 BST

    Blackburn Rovers' Todd Cantwell scores a goal past several Middlesbrough defenders in their Championship match on SaturdayImage source, Getty Images

    Middlesbrough academy ambassador and former midfielder Neil Maddison said he was left disappointed with Boro's defending after a 2-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers.

    "You always felt that the game was too open and we gave them a few chances here and there," Maddison told BBC Radio Tees.

    "The defence have to be solid enough as well and at this moment in time, we just look like every attack I thought they were going to score.

    "Both goals were so avoidable."

    Listen to the full reaction plus interviews with Luke Ayling and Kim Hellberg below or on BBC Sounds here.

    Media caption,

    Reaction: Blackburn 2-1 Boro

    Listen on BBC Sounds
  2. Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Middlesbrough - fans' verdictpublished at 12:21 BST

    Your opinions graphic

    We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's match between Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Blackburn Rovers fans

    Malcolm: Tentative start by Rovers, and as Tony predicted, they play a possession-based game.

    Unfortunate to concede such an early goal. It caught the defence flat-footed, especially Toth. He would normally have saved it. C'est la vie.

    I did think they "grasped the nettle" and our big guns stepped up when it mattered. I thought the defence was magnificent after the setback. That gives me hope. We are scoring goals again! Joyous feeling.

    Mike: I am delighted, as a fan for over 70 years. We just need cover for key players, surely worth the investment. We must trust Mowbray, who has the experience. I believe with three or four cover players we could shock the pundits and finish eighth.

    Paul: Good signs to defend like that against such a strong Middlesbrough team. C'mon lads!

    Blackburn Rovers' Jayden Fevrier is put under pressure by Middlesbrough's Adilson Malanda during their Championship game on Saturday.Image source, Getty Images

    Middlesbrough fans

    Malcolm: "Bump in the road." Big club, big ambitions, quality players, strong fanbase. Several players caught my eye. They will be there contending at the business end of the season.

    Erico: Same as the back third of last season, Boro were facing a defensive team hitting on the break, and we were outmuscled once again. Burst my bubble really early this season.

    Steven: Same old Boro. Possession, shots off target, soft defence.