Bring on the Czech's

Last updated : 13 September 2004 By Reggie Holdsworth
After Boro's fine start to the season we are set-up to take on Czech Champions Banik Ostrava this Thursday at the Riverside.

Banik have struggled to recapture the form that won them the title last season. Their haul of 8 points from the first five games has left them just off the pace in sixth position.

It should be a memorable night, back to the Pigbag runout music, instead of the pathetic offering from the Premier League, a flag night to boot.

Lets lift the roof off the stands and frighten them to death, not only to secure a comfortable first leg lead, but also to strengthen our chance of more tickets for the away leg.

Boro could be without Ugo Ehiogu who is struggling with a calf strain, while Gaizka Mendieta is also a doubt with a similar injury.