EPL 9/2/2008 - Middlesbrough vs Fulham

Gareth Southgate has signalled Middlesbrough's intentions to be a growing English Premier League force before this live commentary and play by play soccer match between Middlesbrough and Fulham by claiming that their signing of Brazilian hotshot (in the Dutch League) shows just how much ambition they have. However, Afonso Alves comes to the club on the back of a huge transfer record fee and still not fit enough to play. What a waste of money if you ask me. Also, he is 27 years old so that is an expensive investment. If he does well for Middlesbrough, Afonso Alves will be the first to ask for a transfer away and you can be sure for that to happen. But other club news has generally been good for Middlesbrough as they seem to cope well with Jonathan Woodgate's loss and Downing stays at the club as no club came for him, shows you just how good he is really. He did not even get to play for England and too much has been made of how good a crosser of the ball and winger he is. He has never impressed me and has never been consistent enough to deserve being labelled a talent.

Fulham on the other hand shocked everyone by securing a win last week in their live commentary and radio broadcast English Premier League match and they might be able to pull off another upset this weekend against Middlesbrough. Roy Hodgson has been reading this site a lot and it shows as he has rallied his team to prove me wrong by playing well and securing a win. However, sad to say, it is unlikely to continue as Murphy's Law guarantees you a win in 10 defeats and this is what Fulham enjoyed last week but the next time it happens could be after another 10 losses starting with this live commentary and TV telecast English Premier League soccer match against Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough is also a better and more organised team than Fulham with a sound backline, and Fulham has no great attacking talent or wily striker to break that down. On top of that, Fulham depends on old and faded players such as Jari Litmanen while Middlesbrough gets younger experienced players like Afonso, even though he would not be playing tonight.

This could be easier than predicting that Derby loses every weekend, as Middlesbrough should romp to a resounding victory in this live commentary and radio broadcast English Premier League soccer match against Fulham. Fulham are heading straight down with Derby into the English Championship where they belong, and nothing Roy Hodgson does would be able to stop that. Three easy points and perhaps one or two goals for Middlesbrough in this live commentary and TV telecast soccer match against Fulham, and nothing for Fulham as they will head back home with empty boots.