Posted April 5, 200816 yr The headline that I can't find anywhere tonight I seem to remember when Utd were closing the gap on us a couple of years ago all I read in the papers was how they had games in hand and the gap was closing and could we handle the pressure. Looked on the BBC and Sky websites tonight and barely a mention of the fact that we breathing right down their necks.
April 5, 200816 yr I think the difference though is that when they were catching us we were considered to be new to the league title winning lark and thus they could justify a 'will they bottle it' story. With Utd they have a track record of winning titles and seeing off challengers. However if Utd fail to take all 3 points tomorrow then there may be more press talk about the gap closing. The other difference is that Utd have only recently gone to the top themselves so ti isn't as if they have been a long way clear for an extended period and then started to let it slip. Their recent form has undeniably been impressive.
April 5, 200816 yr Isn't today's game the only time we play before them this season? Every other time they get to extend before we bridge. Not 100% on that, but thats what it was like last season. Come on Boro.
April 5, 200816 yr The only realistic best case scenario I can think of is that United draw with Arsenal and lose against us, even assuming we win every single match from now until the end it won't be enough. :(
April 5, 200816 yr Well you know what they say, "it ain't over til ... WILL YOU SHUT UP YOU FAT COW!" But seriously. Nope. Not saying it. I refuse to voice any kind of opinion on the matter of .. will we, won't we/can we can't we, until the end of tomorrow's game at the Riverside.
April 6, 200816 yr Those three points thrown away at Spurs will haunt us i think Along with that world-beating manager that fell off the back of the truck at some point
April 6, 200816 yr They have 6 games left but only two are at home so you never know.......... And one of them is against the all manure conquering Spammers (but this year Man U already have Tevez)
April 6, 200816 yr Author From the Guardian website: "Chelsea kept their faint title hopes alive with a workmanlike win over misfiring City" 2 points behind and a match against Utd!! We may not be favourites but faint hopes? Bollocks!
