Darragh Lenihan

It finished 0-0, which is probably the scoreline you would want with two Irish centre backs playing. Keith Andrews was at it. I only saw the second half but Lenihan looked good, while McNally didn't have as much defending to do but looked very comfortable in possession. 

Two very decent players, but in a position we're relatively strong in. They're probably next in line now after Egan, Collins, O'Shea and Omobamidele - not sure where Duffy sits at this stage as he hasn't been playing much. With O'Shea probably injured and Duffy hardly playing, either or both of them could be in the next squad.

Both Lenihan and McNally are next in line and should be in the squad. About time we brought in McNally now perfect for the way he’s trying to play and playing to a decent standard now with potential for a higher ceiling again.

Had a poor game, I was surprised Egan didnt start in that LCB role and said as much before the game. Egan has played there often for Sheff Utd and would maybe have been better able to help O'Dowda. Lenihan did the same thing as outlined on a number of occasions - clearly not used to playing in a 3 where you have to sometimes mark the space inside or behind the LWB rather than pick up a man.

Lies, damned lies and statistics

That's great. But you can't deny statistics either. He wasn't as bad you claimed. 

Maybe post some clips of his mistakes if you want to provide more context outside of your eye test.

What is disappointing is that the coaching staff obviously knew he doesnt play in a 3 regularly and this should have been worked on in the training games, particulalry given that O'Dowda was the selected LWB.

Clearly didnt go well so 

He played in a 3 all last year with Blackburn anyway, I don't know what system Boro play. He's a bargain version of Shane Duffy, there's been clamour over the years to get him more involved but every time he's played he's been a bombscare.