Source: Telegraph
Gareth Southgate employing feelgood tactics at Middlesbrough
Southgate's side have managed to score only once in their last nine Premier League games, but he is hoping a reminder of better days will inspire his side, starting with Wednesday night's FA Cup fifth-round replay against West Ham at the Riverside. [LNB]"The videos were something we did as a group of staff to remind us of quality that's still there – it doesn't go," Southgate said. "Sometimes when you're on a run of failures, missed chances and saves, you need to remind yourself of scoring, playing your best. They're useful exercises. [LNB] Related ArticlesJoyrider jailed for stealing Premier League footballer's Ferrari at petrol station[LNB]Zola: FA Cup still matters[LNB]Boro deep in mire after Wigan shutout[LNB]Highs and lows on final day of Premier League[LNB]Paper View: JT brawls with Cate while Grant loses the plot[LNB]Stewart Downing signs Middlesbrough deal[LNB]"This was just a compilation of all the goals, with the sun shining and people celebrating. Football should be fun but it's less enjoyable when you're not winning."[LNB]Southgate, whose side have slipped to second-bottom of the Premier League, added: "Form can come and go, quality is there. In the first 12 games of the season we picked up 17 points and we've got the capability to get that again. [LNB]"You can always help your players with every problem you face. We win or lose together at this club. We've got to help them solve the problems, work on the training ground, watch videos, cover every base. [LNB]"Everything goes in cycles and you've got to ride the rough times out."[LNB]West Ham will be without James Collins after the defender suffered a hamstring injury against Bolton at the weekend. [LNB]Full-back Lucas Neill is back from suspension and James Tomkins is ready to deputise for Collins at centre-back. [LNB]
