“We’ll put things right” – Tommy Conway sends message to Middlesbrough supporters after Watford defeat.

Middlesbrough striker Tommy Conway has apologised to the supporters following the Teessiders’ fourth consecutive league defeat.

Watford defeated Michael Carrick’s team at home on Saturday, extending their four-game losing streak. Boro have now won only two of their previous 11 league games and were booed off at the Riverside following their defeat to the Hornets. Middlesbrough’s dismal form has seen them crash out of the Championship play-offs. Saturday’s defeat dropped them to 11th place, with the triumphant Hornets leapfrogging Boro into the top ten. Following the game, 22-year-old striker Tommy Conway used Instagram to send a message of optimism to Middlesbrough fans, empathising with their grievances. Middlesbrough will hope to put an end to their losing streak this coming Friday when they take on fellow play-off chasers Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

Tommy Conway sends message to Middlesbrough fans amid recent struggles

Tommy Conway made his first start since Boxing Day against Watford, returning after a month out with a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old has gone without a goal in his last eight league outings, scoring twice against Hull City on November 30. While Conway has not played a significant role in the club’s current losing streak, he turned to Instagram after the 1-0 setback to offer a message to the Boro supporters. “We understand your frustrations. “We’ll stick together as a team and make things right,” Conway wrote.

The Scot will be hopeful that his side can find a way to improve their record quickly, as they are now in 11th place, four points behind West Brom in sixth. And, with Emmanuel Latte Lath leaving for Atlanta United and Kelechi Iheanacho needing time to settle into Carrick’s system, Conway may need to step up sooner rather than later.

Middlesbrough need to turn around form ASAP or else their play-off hopes will fade away

Tommy Conway’s Instagram remark has been favourably received by Middlesbrough supporters and players. Forward Delano Burgzorg responded with “Facts,” prompting further supportive responses from Boro fans, who appeared happy with the team’s enthusiasm and spirit during this difficult time. Conway and Middlesbrough will have an ideal opportunity to make good on their message next time out when they face Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Friday, with Conway returning to the club he left in the summer for a £5 million transfer. A win there will see Boro close the distance between themselves and West Brom, as Michael Carrick’s side would momentarily climb up to seventh ahead of the other sides playing on Saturday – that will be crucial for their play-off hopes as they are currently fading thanks to recent results.

Should the losing streak continue on Friday, then Carrick will surely be on the chopping block, no matter how good of a job he has done until the last few months on Teesside.

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