Source: Telegraph
Middlesbrough fans labelled 'disrespectful' by manager Gareth Southgate
Portsmouth looked to have clinched all three points in the bottom of the table clash until Marlon King's injury time equaliser gave Southgate's side a lifeline in their fight against relegation.[LNB]But the afternoon was marred by a group of supporters chanting "We've only got one player" referring to Tuncay Sanli who has given the side's strongest performances lately.[LNB] Related ArticlesKing keeps Boro in touch[LNB]Premier League action[LNB]Latest standings and statistics[LNB]Premier League round-up: Andrei Arshavin inspires Arsenal[LNB]McFadden winner dedicated to Phil O'Donnell[LNB]Portsmouth face harsh realities of life at the bottom[LNB]"It's one of those situations where I am going to get slaughtered whatever I say, so I'm going to say what I believe," Southgate said. "Some of the chants were disrespectful to the rest of the team.[LNB]"The crowd are right to laud Tuncay's efforts but we will win and lose as a team. The other lads may not have been as eye-catching but they were making important saves, blocks and interceptions. [LNB]"It's hurtful for a lot of the other players."[LNB]Middlesbrough were reduced to 10 men with 15 minutes to play after Matthew Bates was shown a second yellow card for diving - a decision which left Southgate puzzled. Convinced it was the turning point of the match, Southgate added: "He is an excellent referee but it was a strange decision. But it changed the course of the game because the crowd then came back behind us. [LNB]"It could be a crucial point and we are still in there fighting. We will survive as a club and as a town by everyone pulling together."[LNB][LNB][LNB][LNB][LNB]
