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PODCAST S7:E7 | Boro analysis, Dimmy the game changer, baffling subs
Season 7, Ep. 7
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In this episode, we break down the narrow 2–1 defeat to Middlesbrough, diving into what went right, what went wrong, and why the game felt like one that slipped through our fingers.
But the big talking point? Davies’ baffling early substitutions. Why were changes made when we were on top and building real momentum? Did the tweaks cost us the match, or were they justified?
Join us as we analyse the key moments, the tactical swings, and the fine margins that defined the game.
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