“A Boro side compensating for its lack of numbers in midfield with two defenders in advanced roles fought back to clutch a point against Ipswich Town. Gordon rotated his pack for this one considerably. With Adam Johnson gone and Barry Robson suspended, it later emerged that Julio Arca was similarly unavailable, so there was little choice but to put together a scratch midfield. Justin Hoyte partnered Gary O’Neil in the centre while Andrew Taylor played on the left wing.” (Smog Blog)