The Boro boss is still searching for his first competitive win in charge of the Teessiders and there was plenty to discuss going into the game at Ewood Park, including Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup exit, Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray and Stewart Downing’s move to Rovers. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to recap the main talking points.
9. Message to the youngsters
"The kids need to know exactly where the line is. The know where it is. And if they cross it they’ll know even more. I have conversations with players and I’m good to them but if they take the Mickey then it will be the end for them." | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
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