The MFI Riverside is one of the smallest grounds in the Premiership, but the Boro couldn't even fill it for the visit of Newcastle and Sunderland (who both sold their full allocation of tickets).Southgate Has Backing - But NOT From The Smoggies!
The MFI Riverside is one of the smallest grounds in the Premiership, but the Boro couldn't even fill it for the visit of Newcastle and Sunderland (who both sold their full allocation of tickets).The Teessiders went into the break for international matches sitting uncomfortably in 15th place in the Premier League table and one point above the drop zone after claiming just one draw from their last four games.
With Chelsea due at the Riverside on Saturday a week before Southgate takes his team to Manchester United, things could get worse before they get better.
Fans have no confidence in their manager, and expect a change at the top at the Riverside sooner rather than later.Southgate: "If things were going wrong, I am sure Steve Gibson would act as swiftly as he does in his own business.
"But he is realistic. He does not expect us to be a Champions League team in 18 months. That gives you time to plan and get your head above the water.
"Last year was fire-fighting, trying to fix things as I went along. Only towards the end of the season was it possible to plan ahead.
"I have got more belief in myself now - and the one thing I know here is that no one inside the club is against me. The whole club is very much united."