He has signed a pretty short contract, only 2 years, so he will be expecting Boro to be promoted or he'll be off. He obviously wants to play in England. Newcastle pulled out of signing him and Brum are probably too far down south, plus he may not get regular football there considering there spending power now.
Kris Boyd signs a two year deal at Middlesbrough
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Firstly, the weather isn't too different from Glasgow to Middlesbrough, and the Championship is hardly the classiest league is it ?
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How many Scots are in the Middlesbrough team now ?
Still 10 times better than the SPL though. lol
More money than was on offer in Turkey ?
I think you just wish he had stayed but can't believe your club receive a fee for him or just looking for a argument :L
It's not that hard, the only reason players come to the SPL is for a cheap shot at Europe.
Well, why are the pitches in Scotland so bad?
And it's better than the SPL in my opinion. Better football, players and drama. Aswell as the fact there are a few clubs that can win the Championship, whereas we all know that no other team other than Rangers or Celtic will challenge for the title.
In what way am I looking for an argument, I'm stating my opinion.
It depends what end of the scale your on, if your in the top half, then yeah, it probably is, but in the bottom half I'd rather be in the SPL.
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I agree with the secoond point, but all the pitches are so bad because most bottom half clubs can't afford to upkeep the pitch.
I knew Boyd wouldn't move to Turkey as he can't play in warm weather he will always play in Britan but to answer your question no i don't think he will be getting 50K more likely be 20-30K
Boyd is an odd player to try and give a 'level' too. He is a goalscorer, is always in the right positions, lazy **** mind you.
I think providing the correct support, he would do well in the premiership.
For this season I am a bit gutted he has opted for the lower level.
Indeed, Boyd and McDonald are proven scorers up north and if Charlie Adam can succeed in the championship then these two should run riot.
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Maybe with this big signing Boro's attendances might reach triple figures!
Boro fans vote with their feet, if they dont like what they are seeing they dont go, simple as that. I remember the early 90s before Keegan came, Newcastle where struggling to get 10 thousand, so you geordies aren't the wonder fans you like to think you are.Maybe with this big signing Boro's attendances might reach triple figures!
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He wanted a challenge but hes going to a 2nd division side, And he had a chance to go to a premiership side
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Well Newcastle have always had a high average attendance so get your facts right but i do take your point the crowds did rise since Keegan came but come on you barely get 15 thousand man and Boro fans vote with their feet! Has your stadium ever been full even in the Prem? Then again i wudn't want to go outside in that smoggie wasteland. Dirty Old Town!
How about you get your facts right.
With crowds previously below 10,000, Keegan captivated everyone on Tyneside and United stormed into the top division in a style only bettered by Kevin's own brand of football in the next decade. Alongside Keegan were youngsters Peter Beardsley and Chris Waddle, as well as seasoned campaigners like Terry McDermott and David McCreery.
When Keegan returned to Tyneside to replace Ossie Ardiles (under whom crowds had again plummeted to below 15,000) as manager on a short term contract in 1992, United were struggling at the wrong end of Division Two. Sir John had all but taken control of the club and he needed a small miracle to stop the Magpies from tumbling into the Third Division for the very first time in their history.
Source: http://www.toonale.co.uk/nufc.htm
like everyone who isnt a rangers fan im guessing by glancing at this, i think its a fantastic signing for both parties. boyd can adapt to the english game b4 playing in the prem next season, because he will do, regardless of whether boro get promoted or not this season coming. and boro have a talisman forward who will fire them bk to the top of the league and into the prem (if all goes well and stratchan gets the service men boyd will need to get his chances, we no he can coast a bit at times)
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