MIDDLESBROUGH: Tony Pulis

HIS players might have impressed on the pitch, but Tony Pulis was keen to praise the off-field efforts that enabled Middlesbrough to return to the Championship’s top-six with tonight’s comprehensive 3-0 win over Leeds United. Patrick Bamford was the hat-trick hero as Boro claimed their third home win in succession, but Pulis was quick to pay tribute to the efforts of the Riverside ground-staff and an army of volunteers that meant the game was able to take place despite the sub-zero conditions. Heavy snowfall throughout the week had made it likely that tonight’s game would be postponed, but a 24-hour clear-up operation meant the pitch was playable and the areas surrounding Middlesbrough’s home ground were safe enough for a crowd of more than 27,000 to watch the Teessiders outplay their opponents. Loading article content Pulis travelled to the Riverside on Thursday night to watch the preparations unfold, and was hugely impressed by the collective effort that enabled the game to go ahead as planned. “It was the best performance since I’ve been here,” said the Boro boss. “That’s nine goals in three games now and we have played very well. But this win is about the whole club. People from… Read full this story

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