Championship

CARRICK: WE GAVE OURSELVES TOO MUCH TO DO

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The LeaguePaper Team
11 February 2024

MIDDLESBROUGH boss Michael Carrick felt his side had given themselves too much work to do after falling two behind in the first 20 minutes.
Carrick’s side have now won just one of their last seven league matches at the Riverside — leaving them six points off the play-offs.
Carrick said: “I thought there was enough in the game for us to get something. In the end we didn’t start particularly well, we didn’t start like us and paid the price. Those two quick goals gave them a massive start in the game.
“My players showed character and ended up p...

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