Speaking after his side had slumped to their fifth defeat in six home matches, Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock singled out some of his players for criticism, and claimed: "I thought we started alright, the first 20 minutes, but I still can’t see how (Marc) Bola can’t score when he’s through (on goal).
“I don’t know why he’s passed it, he’s said he’s heard Ashley Fletcher screaming at him to square the ball but it’s on his left foot at a good angle with the goalie to beat – it doesn’t make sense to me."
He continued: “I said at half-time the scoreline is embarrassing but I want us to win the second half and it’s hard when you’re 3-0 down because you are defeated.
“But I thought the attitude was good second half, I thought Sam Morsy was super second half.”
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Middlesbrough and the rest of the Championship, following an action-packed couple of days of midweek action:
1. Pearson discusses new local rival
Bristol City's new coach Nigel Pearson has addressed Joey Barton being appointed as the Bristol Rovers manager, branding him a "very intelligent man" and backing him to succeed with his new side. (Bristol Post) Photo: Michael Steele
2. Woodgate's popularity seals job offer
Bournemouth interim boss Jonathan Woodgate has hinted that his rapport with the playing staff gave him the added edge to land the job until the end of the season. His side are currently sixth in the league table and looking to land a play-off spot. (Mirror) Photo: Clive Rose
3. Boro boss reveals Johnson's frustrations
Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock has revealed that winger Marvin Johnson has been unimpressed with being left out of the team recently and adopted a "sulky face", but credited him for his impact off the bench last weekend. (The 72) Photo: George Wood
4. Bees star eyeing injury recovery
Brentford ace Rico Henry has vowed to return to action "better and stronger than ever", after suffering a hamstring injury which looks set to rule him out of action for at least two months. He was linked with Leeds last summer. (Football League World) Photo: Clive Rose