Catt aims to return in glory.Byline: Eric Paylor Lee Cattermole Lee Cattermole (born 21 March, 1988 in Stockton-on-Tees) is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Middlesbrough F.C. as a midfielder. He made his debut in the Tyne-Tees derby against Newcastle United on January 2 2006, playing the full 90 minutes in a returns to the scene of his proudest moment tonight hoping to help re-ignite Boro's season. The 18-year-old, back from suspension, will run out with vivid memories of last season's match at Craven Cottage History Pre-Fulham The original 'Cottage' was built in 1780, by William Craven, the sixth Baron Craven and was located on the centre circle of the pitch. At the time, the surrounding areas were woods which made up part of Anne Boleyn's hunting grounds. firmly on his mind - when he became the club's youngest ever captain. The Stockton born midfielder said: "I will remember that game for the rest of my life. "It was a massive honour and it has given me the long-term ambition of being captain of the club in the future. "But, for the moment, all that matters is that we do everything we can to win tonight. "I thought we deserved something last year and, with a more experienced team out, then you think that we can do better. "It's not going to be easy, obviously, but if we can get the ball down, pass it around and take it to them from the start, then we will give ourselves a great chance. "What we need is to get the first goal, which will give us something to protect." Boro went down 1-0 at the end of last season with a team of Academy players. They go back to Craven Cottage with more experience, with 30-somethings Mark Schwarzer Mark Schwarzer (born October 6, 1972 in Sydney) is an Australian football (soccer) player. Schwarzer is an Australian international goalkeeper, who currently plays for English Premiership football team Middlesbrough. , Abel Xavier, George Boateng and Mark Viduka Mark Anthony Viduka (IPA: [ˈmaː(r)k ˈʋiduka]) (born October 9, 1975 in Melbourne) is an Australian striker of Croatian and Ukrainian descent,[1] guiding an otherwise relatively young side. It's the start of a run of six Premiership games against fellow teams in the bottom reaches of the league. Unfortunately Boro are also approaching that jinxed jinx n. 1. A person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck. 2. A condition or period of bad luck that appears to have been caused by a specific person or thing. tr.v. time of the year when they are known for their festive spirit, rather than festive toughness. Cattermole said: "Obviously when you grow up on Teesside you hear all the stories about Boro not doing well at Christmas. "But you have to believe that it will change and we have to make sure it is this year. "We have some games coming up that we are more than capable of winning. "If we can beat Fulham and then record a couple of wins on the trot, it will make a massive difference to our league position. "We are not saying any fixtures are easy. We will give Fulham total respect. "But if we go there and do the right things and play with confidence, then the game is within our reach." Cattermole is expected to accompany skipper George Boateng in midfield tonight. |
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