Boro slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest despite taking a first half lead through Grant Leadbitter.
See how Gazette writer Jonathan Taylor rated Boro's players and give us your verdict after the curse at the City Ground struck again.
Dimi Konstantopoulos - Great first half save to deny danger man Michel Antonio, but had no chance with either Forest goal. 7
Ryan Fredericks - Showed plenty of attacking promise overlapping on the right in the first half, but had his hands full against Antonio. Substituted on 39 minutes after picking up worrying muscle injury. 5
Tomas Kalas - Made two world class challenges in the first half to thwart Forest counter attacks. Barged off the ball by Antonio too easily for second goal. 7
Ben Gibson - The England Under-21s defender was solid all afternoon against experienced Championship target man Blackstock. 6
George Friend - Always willing to offer attacking support but caught out a couple of times. Almost created a late equaliser when pulling back for Kike, but Spaniard hit the post. 6
Adam Clayton - Retained the ball well and, for the most part, screened Boro's defence well. Hard to fault his performance. 6
Grant Leadbitter - Superb short corner move with Lee Tomlin led to Boro's opener. More than held his own but was withdrawn with 8 minutes remaining. 7
Albert Adomah - Plenty of endeavour down the left but well marshalled by the Forest full-back. Played into home side's hands when cutting inside on favoured right foot. 5
Lee Tomlin - Boro's livewire was almost man marked by Michael Mancienne, and as such, struggled to impact too much on the match. 6
Patrick Bamford - Playing out wide again, showed plenty of decent touches but couldn't really hurt his former club on the flank. 6
Kike - Missed a glorious opportunity to put Boro ahead before the break, had a penalty appeal turned down and hit the post late on. A busy afternoon but was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet. 6
Substitutes:
Emilio Nsue (on for Fredericks, 39) - Played in a very advanced position and almost got caught out on a couple of occasions. Always an outlet but will be disappointed with end product. Booked late on. 5
Jelle Vossen (on for Adomah, 69) The Belgian came on to try and save the game. Was well marked by the Forest rearguard. 6
Adam Forshaw (on for Leadbitter, 82) - N/A
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