'It's made the team weaker not stronger': Tony Pulis reveals he went to the PUB on deadline day after giving up hope on potential new signings The Middlesbrough manager is not happy with the club's January business Tony Pulis blames mistakes in the transfer market pre-dating his appointment Pulis added just Rajiv Van La Parra and John Obi Mikel in the winter windowBy Craig Hope for the Daily Mail Published: 16:46 GMT, 1 February 2019 | Updated: 16:49 GMT, 1 February 2019 Viewcomments Tony Pulis has revealed he went to the pub on deadline day after giving up on new arrivals and says Middlesbrough have been left with a weaker squad. The Boro boss is not happy with the club's January business and blames mistakes in the transfer market pre-dating his appointment just over one year ago. Pulis added just Rajiv Van La Parra and John Obi Mikel, and he said: 'I'm disappointed. Everyone around the club will be disappointed. Tony Pulis has revealed he went to the pub on deadline day after giving up on new arrivals Pulis added just Rajiv Van La Parra and John Obi Mikel (pictured) in the transfer market 'There's no hiding the fact there were players we wanted to bring in who we haven't been able to. There are areas I've wanted to strengthen for 13 or 14 months. It's been a window where in some respects it's made the team weaker than stronger. 'So it's disappointment in reflection of what was spent 18 months ago, or whatever it was. The wages and everything else is extraordinary. The club is paying for it at the moment. 'But there's no criticism whatsoever (of owner Steve Gibson). The money and what he's done is extraordinary.' Pulis, whose side are fifth in the Championship, added: 'At 4 o'clock (on deadline day) I took all staff to the pub, we had a good chat. We knew at that stage nothing was going to happen. 'I've had three windows here and signed three permanent players. I've signed seven or eight on loan. You're hoping and praying you do more than that.' Pulis blames mistakes in the transfer market pre-dating his appointment just over one year ago Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility