19-03-2023, 10:08
Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick told BBC Radio Tees:
"There was a really good atmosphere in the stadium for the start of the game which I know helped the boys immensely.
"I thought the lads started the game terrifically, got into our stride, played some good football, pressed well, won the ball back quick and created the momentum and built some pressure really early on in the game.
"Probably the game after that was in our hands and the goals looked dangerous - there were some really terrific goals.
"The goals in the second half were pleasing, we got as many boys as we could on the pitch because they deserved to be on the pitch, and all round it was a really good day."
Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe told BBC Radio Lancashire:
"We knew it was going to be tough but it was a little bit tougher than I expected.
"But what I will say is we've been on a fantastic run of seven games unbeaten, some good wins and some good draws, fighting back - I thought today we didn't make enough tackles.
"They're a good team Middlesbrough, we know that, they're on a crest of a wave, but the goals we conceded weren't what we'd expect to concede, I'm disappointed with them.
"But I can't be too down in terms of it because the lads have been on a fantastic run, but I think that just shows why we're not play-off contenders because you have to come here and perform to the levels to have a chance of being play-off contenders, and we were nowhere near the level today."
MACS VIEW
Better side won, think only playing one up front was a mistake from Mr Fantastic, highlight of the day full monty police escort from about 15 miles out because we are special
"There was a really good atmosphere in the stadium for the start of the game which I know helped the boys immensely.
"I thought the lads started the game terrifically, got into our stride, played some good football, pressed well, won the ball back quick and created the momentum and built some pressure really early on in the game.
"Probably the game after that was in our hands and the goals looked dangerous - there were some really terrific goals.
"The goals in the second half were pleasing, we got as many boys as we could on the pitch because they deserved to be on the pitch, and all round it was a really good day."
Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe told BBC Radio Lancashire:
"We knew it was going to be tough but it was a little bit tougher than I expected.
"But what I will say is we've been on a fantastic run of seven games unbeaten, some good wins and some good draws, fighting back - I thought today we didn't make enough tackles.
"They're a good team Middlesbrough, we know that, they're on a crest of a wave, but the goals we conceded weren't what we'd expect to concede, I'm disappointed with them.
"But I can't be too down in terms of it because the lads have been on a fantastic run, but I think that just shows why we're not play-off contenders because you have to come here and perform to the levels to have a chance of being play-off contenders, and we were nowhere near the level today."
MACS VIEW
Better side won, think only playing one up front was a mistake from Mr Fantastic, highlight of the day full monty police escort from about 15 miles out because we are special
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