Lankshear's injury, Strelec, ditching the back three & promotion picture assessed
Summary
Hosts Scott Wilson and Dom Shaw review Middlesbrough’s recent underwhelming results at Wrexham and Watford, highlighting the significant impact of Will Lancashire’s absence. They analyze the team’s superior defensive structure when playing a back four compared to a back three and discuss the likelihood of signing a new striker in January. The episode also takes stock of the Championship table, identifying Southampton and West Ham as key rivals, and looks ahead to the international break and upcoming fixtures.
Topics discussed
Intro and show overview
M1 service station ratings debate
Wrexham performance and Lancashire's absence
Watford match analysis and missed chances
Comparing to Brobbey and striker dependency
Strelic's form and January transfer plans
Squad depth and league context
Back three vs back four tactical debate
Why the formation strategy has shifted
Byram's debut and Harfston's role
Identifying Helberg's best starting XI
Missed opportunities and league position
Championship top end table breakdown
Rival teams: Wolves, West Ham, and others
Assessing other top contenders like Norwich
Promotion targets and upcoming fixtures
Lancashire's return and squad management
Outro and live Q&A announcement
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