Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden was quoted famously by saying “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” Apparently Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate prescribes to that same theory.
With a relegation clash with Stoke City coming up this weekend, Southgate is making sure that he has all of his bases covered.
"We have had the training pitch set up so it is the same dimensions as Stoke, because they have narrowed their pitch," said Southgate. "
"You would be foolish not to prepare properly for things like that."
"In the same way we would for any team we play against, you highlight things that might cause you a problem in the opposition and make sure you have at least covered in your training sessions."
"Whether it has any effect on a Saturday remains to be seen but at least you know in your own mind that the team is prepared for it."
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