News about Marcus Forss

ADAM SHERGOLD OF THE RIVERSIDE STADIUM: Norwich were left to rue Borja Sainz's moment of eptitude as they sought to advance to Championship play-off positions. During a first-half flashpoint, the Spaniard raked his studs to Jonny Howson's thigh, earning referee Bobby Madley a straight red card. Norwich, who were dominating the half-hour and leading to Ashley Barnes' cheeky finish, never recovered from going down to 10. Middlesbrough took over and led by halftime, thanks to Marcus Forss and Emmanuel Latte Lath's goals before Lukas Engel wrapped it up after the break. After a streak of just one league victory in seven years that has pushed them sadly into a late-season relegation battle, Michael Carrick eased the pressure on him.

ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE RIVERSIDE STADIUM: They claim that a point is never to be sniffed at, particularly in a tight play-off match, but there was no joy in this draw. Middlesbrough argued they should have continued to win after Marcus Forss volleyed home in eye-catching fashion. Sunderland gained a point through Nazary Rusyn, but the team nonetheless had enough chances to take all three points.

Hayden Hackney of Middlesbrough is 11/1 to score anytime in the second leg of his team's Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Wednesday. Hackney was the only goal in Boro's 1-0 victory over the Blues in the first leg played between the two teams earlier this month. Hackney's 11/1 odds are good for joint sixth favorite among Middlesbrough players, with Josh Coburn, Morgan Rogers, Isaiah Jones, Marcus Forss, and Matt Crooks all generating more excitement in the betting lines at 4/1, 11/2, 5/1, and respectively.

Those who stayed stared in wonder at the STADIUM OF LIGHT, ADAM SHERGOLD. Well-meaning spouses, relatives, and friends tried to console, but there was a sense of numbness. Hopefully the wise ones were those who walked out early, perhaps back to the sanctuary of home or the pub by now, ensuring that the result was not a complete weekend-wrecker. Referee Jarred Gillett, who's decision to dismiss Dan Neil's resistance just before halftime had completely changed the tide in this Wear-Teel derby. They sang, "We have a great deal to the referee."

On Thursday night, Riley McGuel brought Middlesbrough up to the play-off areas after they came from behind to defeat 10-man Blackburn. Through Ryan Hedges, the hosts had been up front within six minutes, but they were pushed back in the first minute of the second half when Finland forward Marcus Forss fired in from Matt Crooks' pass. John Buckley was given a straight red card for tossing the ball at McGill four minutes later in the game.

KATHRYN BATTE AT LOFTUS ROAD: Since losing to Queens Park Rangers, Chris Wilder has maintained that his Middlesbrough side is'miles behind' their Championship promotion rivals and pleaded for new signings. Boro lost one point from their first two matches and were 3-0 down in 38 minutes at Loftus Road. Marcus Forss, the club's striker on the scoresheet against QPR, has been a free transfer and two loan agreements make up the majority of their turnover this summer.