- Boro host Pochettino’s side in first leg of Carabao Cup semi-final
- Club won first major trophy in Cardiff final 20 years ago
Michael Carrick has challenged Middlesbrough’s players to recapture the spirit of 2004 as they prepare to face Chelsea at the Riverside in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg on Tuesday night.
Middlesbrough’s manager hopes his young Championship team can ultimately emulate Juninho, Boudewijn Zenden, Joseph Desire-Job, Gareth Southgate and the rest of the club’s famous League Cup-winning side by repeating that feat. Carrick knows it will not be easy for his talented, yet inconsistent players, especially against Mauricio Pochettino’s fast improving Chelsea.
Continue reading…Boro host Pochettino’s side in first leg of Carabao Cup semi-finalClub won first major trophy in Cardiff final 20 years agoMichael Carrick has challenged Middlesbrough’s players to recapture the spirit of 2004 as they prepare to face Chelsea at the Riverside in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg on Tuesday night.Middlesbrough’s manager hopes his young Championship team can ultimately emulate Juninho, Boudewijn Zenden, Joseph Desire-Job, Gareth Southgate and the rest of the club’s famous League Cup-winning side by repeating that feat. Carrick knows it will not be easy for his talented, yet inconsistent players, especially against Mauricio Pochettino’s fast improving Chelsea. Continue reading…
