So we came away from Norwich with a hard fought point.
We had to rely on luck to scramble a point, but at this stage of the season and against promotion rivals it is well received.
Jamie Hanson on his league debut scoring directly from a corner earned us a share of the spoils. I've no doubt that we came away the far happier of the two sides.
The game did though show our weaknesses. Defensive lapses are still happening and we are still struggling up front without Chris Martin and Darren Bent.
There's no shortage of work and effort from Russell, Ward, and Ince, but we do not currently have a natural goalscorer.
Johnny Russell does create problems for defences, but as a lone striker he is obviously not suited to the role.
Jamie Ward had a good game at Carrow Road and I expect he will start the Middlesbrough game.
The visit of 'Boro' tonight will no doubt provide us with a real test.
I hate being negative before such a big game, but our visitors have a great defence and are not a side that will give an inch to any forward line never mind a makeshift one.
George Thorne may be fit, but whoever plays the holding role will have their hands full with the likes of Patrick Bamford. What price he scores against us again.
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