Middlesbrough FC news: EFL pundit delivers verdict on Cardiff draw as defender opens on spell under Jonathan Woodgate

Here, we round up some of the latest Boro-related news stories ahead of the Teessiders’ meeting with Coventry on Tuesday night.

Cardiff were better in the second half says pundit

After the game at the Cardiff City Stadium, Bluebirds boss Neil Harris said his side did enough to win the game.

The hosts came from behind to take a point after Sheyi Ojo’s equaliser cancelled out George Saville’s header.

Former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison watched the game before appearing as a pundit on the EFL’s highlights show on Quest.

“It wasn’t the best of games to view but Neil Harris is spot on,” said Morrison.

“I think second half Cardiff were the better team, created chances and could have won.

“I played under Neil Warnock and I know what his tactics are away from home and they defended well, scored a good goal through Saville and they really did hang on but Cardiff were the better team in the second half.”

Boro spell was ‘useful' says former defender

Harold Moukoudi says he loved his time at Boro despite making just eight appearances for the club.

The 22-year-old signed for the Teessiders on loan from St-Etienne when Jonathan Woodgate was in charge but returned to France before the season had finished.

"It was very useful for me," Moukoudi told French website But!.

"I was able to play often. I was in the last eight games before Covid. Woodgate trusted me. He said many good things about me. Coming from an ex-international like him, it touched me. He helped me regain my trust and I thank him for it”.

Asked if he'd ever be interested in returning to Boro, Moukoudi said: “Clearly. At either short or medium term. I loved it. Plus, it corresponds to my qualities, my characteristics."

Another win for Boro’s youngsters

Finally, Boro’s under-23 side moved up to second in Premier League 2, Division 2, after a 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday.

Goals from Daniel Dodds, Isaac Fletcher and Cain Sykes gave Graeme Lee’s side all three points at Heritage Park.

Boro now face an away trip to Norwich on Friday.

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