Chief Middlesbrough Writer – Stewart Flaherty
A native of Middlesbrough, England, and a 2004 graduate of Loughborough University with a master’s degree in sport psychology. Flaherty has accumulated extensive experience in the men’s game, serving as both Head and Assistant coach at the Collegiate, USL League Two and youth levels. Currently working with an Ivy League NCAA Division 1 Men’s soccer program.
Middlesbrough Analysis
The Good, the Bad and the Opposition: Observations from Middlesbrough’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth in their home EFL Championship Opener Middlesbrough 1-1 Bournemouth EFL Championship Game 2 Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough September 19th, 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Middlesbrough grabbed a point courtesy of a late equalizer from Marcus Browne in a hard fought game againstContinue reading “Middlesbrough Analysis”
Middlesbrough 0-2 Barnsley
The Good, the Bad and the Opposition: Observations from Middlesbrough’s 2-0 defeat to Barnsley in EFL Cup Round 2 Middlesbrough 0-2 Barnsley EFL Cup Round Two Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough September 15th, 2020 Middlesbrough were dumped out of the EFL Cup courtesy of a quality performance from Barnsley on Tuesday night. Luke Thomas was pivotal forContinue reading “Middlesbrough 0-2 Barnsley”
Watford vs Middlesbrough – Match Analysis
Watford 1 – 0 Middlesbrough September 11, 2020 Vicarage Road, Watford By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) The Good, the Bad and the Opposition: Observations from Middlesbrough’s opening day 1-0 defeat at Watford in the SkyBet championship. Neil Warnock’s Middlesbrough went down 1-0 at Vicarage Road on Friday night courtesy of a first half Craig Cathcart header.Continue reading “Watford vs Middlesbrough – Match Analysis”
Middlesbrough vs Shrewsbury – Match Analysis
3 good, 3 bad (and 3 opposition) points from Middlesbrough’s Carabao Cup Round 1 victory over Shrewsbury Town Middlesbrough 4-3 Shrewsbury Town September 4, 2020 Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Middlesbrough opened their 2020/2021 season with a high scoring 4-3 win over League One Shrewsbury Town in Carabao Cup action. Here we lookContinue reading “Middlesbrough vs Shrewsbury – Match Analysis”
Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough – Match Report
Sheffield Wednesday 1 – 2 Middlesbrough The Championship Hillsborough, Sheffield July 22, 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Middlesbrough ensured safety from relegation and ended their season on a high note with a last gasp winning goal from striker Britt Assombalonga. Jacob Murphy had opened the scoring for Sheffield Wednesday, before Paddy McNair equalized for BoroContinue reading “Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough – Match Report”
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff – Match Report
Middlesbrough 1-3 Cardiff City The Championship MRiverside Stadium, Middlesbrough July 18th, 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Cardiff CIty continued their playoff push with a convincing 3-1 win at the Riverside Stadium, a result that meant Middlesbrough will go into the final day of the season with relegation still on the line. Defender Sean Morrison openedContinue reading “Middlesbrough vs Cardiff – Match Report”
Reading vs Middlesbrough – Match Report
Reading 1 – 2 Middlesbrough The Championship Madejski Stadium, Reading July 14, 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Middlesbrough gave themselves a crucial boost in their relegation fight with a 2-1 at Reading courtesy of goals from Ashley Fletcher and Patrick Roberts either side of a Liam Moore equalizer. Midtable Reading came into this game havingContinue reading “Reading vs Middlesbrough – Match Report”
Middlesbrough vs Bristol City – Match Report
Middlesbrough 1 – 3 Bristol City The Championship Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough July 11, 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Bristol City kept their playoff hopes alive with a convincing 3-1 win over relegation threatened Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium. A brace from Nahki Wells either side of a Jamie Paterson goal completed the scoring for theContinue reading “Middlesbrough vs Bristol City – Match Report”
Millwall vs Middlesbrough – Match Report
Millwall 0 – 2 Middlesbrough The Championship The Den, London July 8, 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Middlesbrough struck a crucial blow in their relegation fight, as goals from strike pair Britt Assombalonga and Ashley Fletcher secured three points at Millwall. Millwall manager Gary Rowett lined his team up in a 3-4-3, with the aerialContinue reading “Millwall vs Middlesbrough – Match Report”
Middlesbrough vs QPR – Match Report
Middlesbrough 0 – 1 Queens Park Rangers The Championship Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough July 5th 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Middlesbrough were dropped deeper into the relegation fight with a 1-0 home loss to QPR at the Riverside Stadium. Middlesbrough born striker Jordan Hugill returned to his hometown and fired home the decisive goal with aContinue reading “Middlesbrough vs QPR – Match Report”
Hull City vs Middlesbrough – Match Report
Hull City 2 – 1 Middlesbrough The Championship KCOM Stadium, Hull July 2nd 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Hull City gained all three points in a crucial relegation battle against Middlesbrough courtesy of an injury time winner from Malik Wilks. Britt Assombalonga had opened the scoring for Middlesbrough with an early penalty, before a HerbieContinue reading “Hull City vs Middlesbrough – Match Report”
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough – Match Report
Stoke City 0 – 2 Middlesbrough The Championship Bet 365 Stadium, Stoke on Trent June 27th 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) The Neil Warnock era began at Middlesbrough with a vital 2-0 win at the Bet365 Stadium in a relegation fight against Stoke City. Leading goal scorer Ashley Fletcher opened the scoring from a PatrickContinue reading “Stoke City vs Middlesbrough – Match Report”
Middlesbrough vs Swansea – Match Report
Middlesbrough 0-3 Swansea City The Championship Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough June 20th 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Middlesbrough returned from the lengthy COVID-19 enforced break in league play and suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat at the hands of Swansea City. Two goals from Liverpool loanee Rhian Brewster, and a penalty from Adre Ayew rounded out theContinue reading “Middlesbrough vs Swansea – Match Report”
