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Rare Middlesbrough draw could prove valuable but Stoke City ... (Teesside Live)

Victory on the night would have been a seventh straight win on home turf and would have equalled a Riverside record of seven in a row. Instead, Boro must ...

And while Barlaser added a bit more control on the ball and Forss some extra energy up top, they just didn't have enough alone to change the game in Boro's favour. Jones is the one in that list who, at his best, could have potentially made a difference last night. Carrick said after that he was close for this one and hopes to have him back for the weekend, but it will still be touch and go. In analysing the game, while there is naturally a habit to focus solely on Boro, there are two teams on that pitch and sometimes you have to credit Stoke City. The Boro head coach introduced Dan Barlaser and Marcus Forss on 65 minutes to try and change that. But, particularly as the second half wore on, and perhaps with the long weekend trip to Swansea City hanging over them, they did look lethargic and lost their usual attacking threat. They made better use of the ball than Boro were able to as Carrick noted his side lacked a spark. It adds to the feeling of it being one point gained. That was just the second draw under Carrick's reign, and in some ways that should be seen as progress. It's telling of where this Boro team is and the belief they have that they can win every game. But they're not perfect and they will have off nights. Off days have been rare for Boro since Carrick was appointed, and so too have been draws.

Ten Alex Neil quotes that show he gets what Stoke City need (Stoke-on-Trent Live)

Alex Neil is the man tasked with getting Stoke City challenging to get back into the Premier League.

We have picked out a few key quotes from the manager from his first seven months at the helm that show the direction he wants to take. Thumping wins help, as do strong displays like in a 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough, and signings that the squad has needed. But performances since the January transfer window have started to deliver what Stoke, as a club, has desperately needed at this juncture: hope and optimism.

Michael Carrick upbeat despite Middlesbrough's draw with Stoke City (Hartlepool Mail)

Chuba Akpom scored his 23rd goal of the season to give Boro the lead midway through the first half before being pegged back on the stroke of half-time when ...

We’re not a bad team just because we’ve drawn to a team at home.” "It was a good match between two good teams. Sometimes you've got to manage the emotions and I think that’s a learning curve for everyone in the stadium.

Middlesbrough vs Stoke: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time ... (Goal.com)

Where to watch Middlesbrough vs Stoke Championship game, plus kick-off time & team news.

[Watch Middlesbrough vs Stoke live on Sky Sports today!](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=11005&awinaffid=918243&clickref=SEOMatchPreview&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Ftv%2Fsports) [Watch Middlesbrough vs Stoke live on ESPN+ today!](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/gbdxjg) Carrick has an otherwise fully fit squad to pick his lineup from. Middlesbrough team news & squad [Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Ultra HDR and Sky Sports Football](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=11005&awinaffid=918243&clickref=SEOMatchPreview&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Ftv%2Fsports) in the United Kingdom (UK), with streaming via [Sky Go](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=11005&awinaffid=918243&clickref=SEOMatchPreview&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sky.com%2Ftv%2Fsports). [Middlesbrough](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/team/middlesbrough/cq0jd5ztepqjjeikk5trb15vr) will host [Stoke](https://www.goal.com/en/team/stoke-city/4qioq44vcv619vnyy2rpovk4e) in the [Championship](https://www.goal.com/en/championship/7ntvbsyq31jnzoqoa8850b9b8) in their pursuit of second place in the standings and promotion to the Premier League. How to watch Middlesbrough vs Stoke on TV & live stream online

Middlesbrough vs Stoke City player ratings (The Northern Echo)

7 McNair: Confident display. Solid defensively and calm in possession, carrying the ball out and through midfield. 6 Lenihan: Tested defensively by a Stoke side ...

Got better as the game went on and went close a couple of times in the second half. Replaced in the second half. Man of the match: Will Smallbone. Barlaser (for Howson, 66): Tried to get on the ball but bit sloppy in possession. 5 Hackney: A rare off night for the young midfielder, who was uncharacteristically sloppy in possession. 6 Howson: Alongside Hackney, struggled to get a grip of the game in the middle against the impressive Smallbone.

Ratings: Centre-backs strong for Middlesbrough FC against a good ... (Yorkshire Post)

HERE are the Middlesbrough FC player ratings from Tuesday night's Championship home game with Stoke City at the Riverside Stadium.

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Potters pick up Boro point (Stoke City)

Stoke City extended their unbeaten run to three matches thanks to a hard-fought 1-1 draw with promotion-chasing Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough vs Stoke City LIVE (Teesside Live)

Live updates from the Riverside as Michael Carrick's Boro look to pile the pressure on Sheffield United in the Championship promotion race.

Even without the pair though, Carrick has a strong pool of options to choose from for the game, with no other injury concerns reported from the weekend. Crooksy is touch and go at the moment, and we’ll make a late call on him." [Middlesbrough](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/all-about/middlesbrough) to getting the positive results they will need if automatic promotion dreams are to be realised. The clash at the Riverside sees two of the Championship's form teams go head to head, with Michael Carrick not yet sure whether two important players in his squad will be available. We do appreciate the moment that we’re in right now, and we’ll try and make the best of it." But at the same point, the boys that are in are in a good moment and a good rhythm so that’s part of a squad game and part of things going well. Of course though, we’re all in football to achieve and we want to be as high as we can. That’s for every player in the squad and, I have to say, the boys have been really good at bringing out the best in themselves so far." Paul Heckingbottom's Sheffield United play [Sunderland](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/sunderland-afc) at the Stadium of Light tomorrow, so this is a real chance to continue to turn up the heat. [Middlesbrough](https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/all-about/middlesbrough) contention. That’s just the challenge of having a career in the game. It's a difficult period for the flying winger who, this time last year, would have been considered one of the first names on the team sheet.

Stoke City boss Alex Neil makes claim involving Middlesbrough ... (Football League World)

Stoke City boss Alex Neil believes were "more than a match" for automatic promotion contenders Middlesbrough last night, speaking to Stoke-on-Trent Live ...

And Smallbone was exceptional along with Hoever who gave Ryan Giles plenty of problems down the Potters' right-hand side. Their midfield was integral to their success. "I thought we were more than a match for them. And they were excellent after the interval - but the Potters were unable to take their chances in the end and Paddy McNair missed a great opportunity for the hosts - meaning that both sides were able to take something from the game. This could have been a crucial point in the game for the Potters who were their own worst enemies for the goal - but they played well after that setback and managed to equalise just before the break with Ki-Jana Hoever in the goals once again. [Stoke City](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/category/stoke-city-news/) boss [Alex Neil](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/tag/alex-neil) believes were "more than a match" for automatic promotion contenders [Middlesbrough](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/category/middlesbrough-news/) last night, speaking to [Stoke-on-Trent Live](https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-alex-neil-middlesbrough-8251613) after his team's 1-1 draw at the Riverside.

Match Report: Boro 1 Stoke City 1 (mfc.co.uk)

A goal apiece in the first half saw Boro pegged back to a 1-1 draw against Stoke City at the Riverside Stadium. Chuba Akpom's 23rd of the season gave ...

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