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SCHU: THAT WAS TOUGH

SCHU: THAT WAS TOUGH

BOLTON boss Steven Schumacher had no qualms about the heavy defeat and admitted Boro were far superior to his side at the Riverside Stadium.
He said: “There was a gulf in class which was evident.
“But to say that for the first time in 12 games [this season] is respectable.

ICING THE CAKE: Will Lankshear celebrates his second and Boro’s fifth
PICTURES: Alamy

“We have been in every game, but tonight we were up against a better side. It was a tough night and difficult game, but we knew that before the start.
“Hopefully one day we can get to the l...

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