An Interview with a Rival... Middlesbrough

Ahead of Sunday's clash against Boro, Keith Ingham spoke to Mike McMahon about all things Boro and this season.

For our readers could you tell how long you have followed Middlesborough FC?

43 years

Favourite players for the club?

Willie Maddren, Graeme Souness, Emerson, Viduka

Most unforgettable era and games that stick out in the memory?

1974 Big Jack, 2004-2006 Europe especially Basel and Steaua

Your opinion of Leeds United’s recent history of hiring and firing Head Coaches?

Must be unsettling effect. Surely should be doing better than they are.

Have to ask your thoughts on Middlesborough hiring Garry Monk and how do you think he’s done so far. Do you expect him to get a ‘friendly reception’ on Sunday?

Think he was many fans favourite but his slow start seems to be turning a few against him. I think he will come good. He left Leeds for a reason...a bigger club ;-) *yawn*

Key players for your team this season?

Assombalongoa, Braithewaite, Gibson and Randolph

Name us a player you think could be a future star?

Tavernier, Wing

Who are the two to go up automatically and team from the playoffs?

Wolves, Boro, Derby

Can you name three for the drop to League One?

Burton, Sunderland, Millwall

Prediction and Scorers for Sunday's clash?

0-1 Braithes

We'd like to thank Mary for taking the time to answer our questions and wish her the best of luck for the season, just not that snake of a manager.



By Keith Ingham