Yeah agree with much of that. But i would keep Piroe if we go up, but only as an impact sub, in this system at a higher level you need a real quality 9 who holds the ball up and presses like a demon, oh and who can score a goal or two also..

no easy task! and that's not Piroe, but he is a good finisher, and would be useful in a squad (plus we can't replace everyone first time should we go up)...
The pace and physicality of the Championship looks to be taking its toll on Tanaka, but we have no other option there at the moment, he has been great for his first season in England, he just needs to give it every last drop of energy he has left. I expected more from Gruev tbh, i wanted him to win the ball a lot more than he did..
Boro look a very handy side and just lack a bit of quality up top