Middlesbrough fans criticise ‘terrible’ Solomon Brynn who dropped a ‘0/10’ vs Coventry
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Credit: Imago Mon 16 February 2026 21:59, UK Middlesbrough’s promotion hopes suffered a massive blow on Monday as they lost 3-1 to Coventry.The match was a chance for Boro to consolidate their position at the top of the table, with the Sky Blues heavily struggling in recent weeks.However, Kim Hellberg’s side simply did not reach the performance level required, with Haji Wright scoring a hat-trick to ensure that Coventry returned to the top of the table.One of the worst performers for Boro was Solomon Brynn, who struggled to keep the hosts at bay.FT at the CBS. pic.twitter.com/eVNEgkzFIk— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) February 16, 2026 Read more: Here’s why Middlesbrough won’t be selling Hayden Hackney to Leeds in summer transfer windowMiddlesbrough fans tear into Solomon Brynn after Coventry defeatBrynn has put in some solid performances in recent weeks for Boro as they hunt for Premier League promotion.However, at the Coventry Building Society Arena, whenever he was called up in the net, the goalkeeper simply could not keep the ball out.The 25-year-old saw the ball go through his legs for the opener before being incapable of keeping Wright’s second out after a long ball forward. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES As a result, many Middlesbrough fans took to X to criticise Brynn’s display in what could prove to be a critical point in the promotion campaign.Brynn man why drop a 0/10 here— BoroEra (@BoroInAltness) February 16, 2026 I’d love to see Brynn make a save of any note— Harry (@HarryH5942) February 16, 2026 Release Brynn— Armo (@HarveyArmo) February 16, 2026 SOL BRYNN WHAT— Jack 🇸🇪 (@Jack__boro) February 16, 2026 Terrible goalkeeping.
Just can’t get anywhere near these.— Matty (@BerraMatt) February 16, 2026 Brynn should be out for that. Cost us there.— Henry Green (@Henrygreeny04) February 16, 2026 Sol Brynn that’s so poor— Swallace (@stewallace86) February 16, 2026Read more: New West Brom relegation prediction made by supercomputer after Blackburn Rovers winWhat were Brynn’s stats vs Coventry?According to Fotmob on 16 February, Brynn certainly had a game to forget against Coventry.Despite letting in three goals, the goalkeeper only made one save as he struggled throughout.On top of this, he had a goals prevention ratio of -0.94, and only completed 60 per cent of his long balls attempted throughout the game.Solomon Brynn’s stats vs CoventryMinutes90Goals conceded 3Goal prevented -0.94Saves 1Long balls completed60%Brynn had a poor game against CoventryNow, Hellberg will be praying that this performance was solely a one-off and not a sign of things to come from his number one.Millwall are now breathing down Middlesbrough’s neck after their win on the weekend, while Ipswich Town and Hull City are still not out of the race to finish in the top two.Therefore, Brynn will have to bounce back quickly, with Oxford United up next for Boro on Saturday.Another poor performance here, and the goalkeeper’s place in the starting XI may be in doubt, as Middlesbrough can no longer afford to have anyone putting in bad displays that are detrimental to the team at this stage of the campaign.