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WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Tony Pulis, Manager of West Bromwich Albion brings on Saido Berahino as a substitute for Jonathan Leko during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns on August 28, 2016 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Berahino makes his way into the field as a substitute against Boro

#9 Middlesbrough lacking imagination

WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Aitor Karanka the manager of Middlesbrough appeals to the match officials during the Sky Bet Championship match between Watford and Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road on February 15, 2014 in Watford, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) — Karanka will hope that his new signing will improve Boro’s gameplay

After conceding just 31 goals last season on their way to the Premier League, Middlesbrough was not the most attractive team in the Championship. However, Aitor Karanka has signed a number of big names this season, in an attempt to impress in the top flight.

Despite a number of big names coming in, Middlesbrough and West Brom played out one of the most boring games that we will see this season in a 0-0 draw.

Although Tony Pulis was at the receiving end of criticism, Middlesbrough were equally defensive, unimaginative and, to be blunt - boring.

Edited by Staff Editor