'Immense' 'Different class': Middlesbrough fans praise key man after Nottingham Forest win

Goals from Britt Assombalonga and George Saville gave Neil Warnock’s side a two-goal lead before substitute Loic Mbe Soh pulled one back for the hosts in stoppage time.

There were several impressive performances for the Teessiders, who were beaten 1-0 by Birmingham on Saturday but looked back to their best at the City Ground.

Many were quick to praise Jonny Howson, as the midfielder produced an accomplished display on his first start for over a month following a hamstring injury.

Here’s how some supporters reacted to the win:

@matty_carson: How good was Howson tonight?!

@Chris_Garbutt87: Welcome back Howson! Immense my bro…

@Smithy_MFC84: Luckily for us their heads inexplicably went at the end, otherwise that could’ve been an unnecessarily hairy final few minutes. But it was a much deserved three points. We weren’t sparkling, but we were clinical at the right times, and did the unglamorous stuff well.

@Luceaspery: Excellent performance, top result. Jonny Howson, what a bloke

@tom_mcgarry17: Perfect response after Saturday

@joepresgrave03: Quality from Britt tonight, can’t see none of his haters now

@lewisyates20: Very good win @Boro, much better display and brilliant bounce back after Saturday !! Best team for the full game. Johnny Howson MOTM without doubt

@DamienPlumpton: Jonny Howson different class

@boroboy71: Excellent result at a bogey ground for us

@MillarMan69: Great result and what a response following Saturday. Kept Forest to just one shot on target all night

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