Jonathan Woodgate hasn’t been helped by the persisting injuries, as he missed eight first teamers in the crushing defeat to Leeds United. Some others are still unfit, hence resulting in the deteriorating performance-levels.
But the under-pressure gaffer will hope the festive period brings luck to his side. First up is a battle against Charlton Athletic, who were recently taken over by Abu Dhabi group East Street Investments.
Middlesbrough aim to get back to winning ways at home against a side just a few points above them in the table. Unfortunately, the Smoggies just don’t seem to have much inspiration in attack and at the very bottom in terms of goals scored in the championship.