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WOODY NEEDS TO RESOLVE BATTLE OF THE SKIES

WOE: Jonathan Woodgate

WHEN Middesbrough were relegated from the Premier League in 2017, owner Steve Gibson claimed his team would “smash” the Championship.
Two years, three managers, and an awful lot of money later, the Championship is smashing them.
Week after week. Game after game. A side renowned for its steely resolve under Aitor Karanka and then Tony Pulis is now being pummelled.
When Boro lost 4-1 at home to Sheffield Wednesday a fortnight ago, boss Jonathan Woodgate lamented a lack of basic fight and aggression.
“Determination, wanting it more, winning headers,&...

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