QPR Vs Middlesbrough

We’ll have to agree to disagree then kingfisher. I Felt Boro’ were far less of an attacking threat once Forss was replaced with Smith & they went to a 4-3-3. It cut off the threat of Giles and Jones, who were no longer able to get into as threatening areas to cross. The one time they were able to do so, Boro’ scored only for it to be disallowed. Absence of Forss and just going with Akpom also gave them fewer targets to hit in the box. They did have a lot of the ball in front of us without ever threatening to cut us too far open once he took Forss off. I don’t think this defeat is a bad one for Wilder though. It shows that Boro could do with a bit of extra quality and is likely to persuade Gibson to spend a bit more money, so in the long run we’ve possibly done them a favour.

I’ve still got a few concerns and a few things I saw today that still leave me worried going across a 46 game season. But it’s a positive result and an important one for Beale no question. Bank the three points and get back on the road for the next round of fixtures.