Andy Bond is getting better and better
It has taken him time to find his feet but Andy Bond gave an outstanding display in the heart of midfield and was my man of the match.
Central midfield is the most physically-demanding position on the pitch and Bond was left to do the job of two men when Jason Jarrett saw red eight minutes into the game.
Steve Burr moved John Rooney into the middle of the park and though he has many qualities, holding the team together is not high on that list meaning Bond was under huge pressure.
Up against England C midfielder James Armson and the highly-regarded Adam Walker, he broke up the play expertly, provided support in attacking areas and allowed those in front to prosper.
Jarrett has his detractors and his ill-advised tackle - not a red card for me but he run the risk bringing his feet off the floor - will give them more ammunition, but he and Bond had begun to form a good partnership.
Given his lack of first team football this season, it's perhaps not surprising that Bond needed a few games to get going but his performance on Saturday gives real cause for optimism.
He has spent a large part of his career higher up the leagues but knows what this level is about from his time with Barrow and could be a key player over the next dozen games.
There is even more to come from Craig Mahon
One of the most pleasing aspects of the Blues improved form has been the contribution of Craig Mahon.
He has really come into his own under Steve Burr over the past four games and impressed again against Boro, creating the second goal when his enticing cross rebounded off the post.
You would be hard pressed to find a more genial character in the dressing room than the Irish winger and he's making a real contribution to the team at present.
One of the criticisms levelled at Mahon in the past has been that he is too lightweight and it's true to say he's unlikely to be winning strongman contests any time soon.
But he's not afraid to put himself about and makes good use of his slight frame, showing bags of desire and chasing seemingly lost causes.
Mahon twisted and turned left back Theo Street inside out on Saturday and looks to be growing in confidence with each game.
He can operate on either flank and it's very possible that he can demonstrate further improvement between now and the end of the season.
Mahon does seem to save his best for the Swansway Chester Stadium and Burr will be keen for him to find the same level of performance away from home, where defenders can be a little rougher and crowds a little tougher.
Blues have to stop giving away soft goals
In the nine league games since Steve Burr took charge the Blues have conceded 18 times.
Although a little worrying, that statistic should not cause too much panic given his side are producing some rousing football and creating chances for fun.
What is concerning is that the majority of those goals have been very preventable.
Macclesfield Town, Welling United, Lincoln City, Tamworth and now Nuneaton Town have all taken advantage of the Blues defensive deficiencies.
Confidence, individual mistakes and indecision are contributing to the goals against column but injuries and suspensions have not helped.
Lewis Turner is the only defender to feature in all nine games under Burr and Matty Brown failed his fitness test on Saturday was a big blow.
New boy Ricky Bridge made a positive start at left back and if the Blues can keep Brown around for a bit longer than a back four of Turner, Ross Killock, Brown and Bridge can - with an uninterrupted run of games - began to tighten things up.
