Not much to say other than Woodgate's team have been struggling although they've had a mini-revival recently. This is a team that we should put to the sword at our best. But we'll probably struggle hopefully with a one goal win.
Not only has Ayew got more ability and class than anyone in the side, he shows more effort, fight and attitude as well. I know he has his bad points but the good far outweighs them. And he does set an example for the rest of them. Not that they're any too quick to follow it. And, as I type, comms saying we are far to quick to give the ball away. Cooper's coaching obviously paying dividends, NOT!!Cooper is trying to save his job now, Ayew chasing his own shot to get that penalty. I know he gets his criticism but he's a fighter. Never would have got that penalty if he wasn't chasing the ball. It's rare we get the first goal.
Was he provoked? Not that I give a toss mind . But it does remind me of when I knocked a referee cold in the dressing room after a game. I was banned sine die for that in the then London/Home Counties league. He had sent me off and when I went to shake hands after the game, just to show willing you know, the arsehole called me a fucking Welsh bastard!! Provocation I call that.In the replay, the boro player straight arm and drove his palm into Grimes head. Dirty bastard.