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The Tripe Supper: Coronavirus....what happens now for Boro and the Championship?

March 16, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes

What happens next?Championship football is suspended until at least April 3 due to the coronavirus crisis.But what happens when the season resume? Will the season resume? Will games be played behind closed doors?Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers to discuss the big questions facing league bosses in the coming weeks.Our writers discuss what the delay means for Boro. What will happen to the players out of contract in the summer? And what about loanees? For informat...

Picking the bones out of Boro's Leeds nightmare - and the crucial weeks ahead

December 01, 2019 16:00 - 22 minutes

Boro sunk to their heaviest defeat at Elland Road in more than 40 years on Saturday, going down 4-0 to Marcelo Bielsa's side.Boro got off to the worst possible start against Leeds - and it didn't get much better.The result leaves Boro just one place above the relegation zone and having won just once in their last 12 games.Dominic Shaw and Philip Tallentire picked the bones out of the game as they travelled home from Elland Road on Saturday night, and they also looked at some crucial weeks ahe...

The Tripe Supper: Middlesbrough villains, Friend's options for the future & Hull preview

November 20, 2019 18:00 - 26 minutes

Christian Ziege has been reminiscing during the international break and Martin Braithwaite has been scoring for Denmark - which prompted us to have a chat about Boro villains on the podcast this week.Gaston Ramirez may well get a mention.....From villains to heroes, Dominic Shaw and Anthony Vickers also discuss George Friend on the back of our sit-down interview with the club captain during the break.Finally, we look ahead to the visit of Hull City this weekend. For information regarding you...

The Tripe Supper: Woodgate's interviews & Boro's Assombalonga challenge

November 13, 2019 16:00 - 36 minutes

Another international break?!Boro break for the third international stoppage of the season on the back of a 2-2 draw at QPR.The performance was better but Boro are now nine games without a win.Plenty has happened since our last podcast so there was lots for the lads to get stuck into on the latest Tripe Supper.Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers talk the league position, Woodgate's insistence that the table is lying, the way the manager deals with the press and Boro's challeng...

The Tripe Supper: What will Steve Gibson be thinking after disappointing start to the season?

October 12, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes

What will Steve Gibson be thinking after Middlesbrough's disappointing start to the season?Boro went into the break on the back of a dismal display at Birmingham, which came just a week after a shocker at home to Sheffield Wednesday.But the chairman won't panic, says Anthony Vickers.Vic joins Philip Tallentire and Dominic Shaw in our latest Boro podcast reflecting on the season so far and discussing whether Woodgate's side are facing a relegation battle this season. For information regarding...

The Tripe Supper: What's gone wrong for Woodgate's Boro in the last few weeks?

October 06, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes

What's gone wrong for Jonathan Woodgate's Boro in the last few weeks?Things were looking up going into the last international break after an impressive display at Bristol City and Boro returned to action with a win over Reading.But one point from a possible 12 in the four games since and three desperately disappointing performances have set alarm bells ringing.Woodgate says Boro need to do the basics right and questioned the confidence of his side after Friday's defeat at Birmingham City.On t...

The Tripe Supper: A strange chapter in Middlesbrough's history

September 27, 2019 16:00 - 22 minutes

Garry Monk returns to the Riverside.The former boss is back in the dugout on Teesside for the second time since leaving Boro in December of 2017.Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire reflect on Monk's tenure in this week's Tripe Supper podcast.Phil describes the time as a "strange chapter in the club's history" while Anthony assesses why Monk is set for a frosty reception from the home fans.Was he the best candidate for the job when he was appointed? And was his sacking fair?Monk has made a g...

The Tripe Supper: Keepers, Boro's best signing debate & Cardiff trip

September 20, 2019 15:00 - 32 minutes

Almost a week has passed since the win over Reading but replays of Darren Randolph's saves are still doing the rounds.Plenty of praise has followed for the keeper - and a discussion about whether he's the best Boro signing of the last decade.What do you reckon?That's discussed on our latest Tripe Supper podcast, as is Boro's keepers of the past and how Randolph compares.We also look ahead to this weekend's trip to Cardiff City in the Championship.Join Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Antho...

Tripe Supper: Bristol City post-match pod - on Britt, the defence and August

September 01, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes

One month down.The curtain came down on the first month of the season for Boro with an entertaining 2-2 draw at Ashton Gate on Saturday.For Jonathan Woodgate, there were plenty of positives to take from the game, including the return of Dael Fry and a superb display from Britt Assombalonga.On the way back from Bristol, Dominic Shaw and Philip Tallentire recorded a Tripe Supper reflecting on the draw and the first month of the campaign. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast...

The Tripe Supper: What is Jonathan Woodgate's first choice Boro defence?

August 21, 2019 16:30 - 35 minutes

Who gets the nod in Jonathan Woodgate's first choice Boro defence?The manager has been forced into changes in his backline in the first few weeks of the season, with both Hayden Coulson and George Friend battling injuries.He's alternated betweem Anfernee Dijksteel and Jonny Howson at right-back.And at centre-half, he'll soon have Dael Fry ready and available.So who will play?And will it be a back four or will the head coach be tempted to tinker with the shape?That's on the agenda for our late...

The Tripe Supper: Transfer window analysis, Brentford frustrations and cup preview

August 12, 2019 17:00 - 26 minutes

There's barely been time to pause for breath since Boro's season kicked-off with a six-goal thriller Luton.Last week saw the summer transfer window close with Middlesbrough landing some, but not all, of their targets.Then, at the weekend, Jonathan Woodgate's men were unfortunate to lose in controversial circumstances to Brentford after a mesmerising first half and a slightly disappointing second 45 minutes.And, coming up this week is a Carabao Cup tie against Crewe and a visit to pointless Bl...

That's entertainment! Reaction and analysis after Luton opener

August 02, 2019 23:11 - 16 minutes

That's entertainment!Boro and Luton played out a six goal thriller in a quite brilliant opening fixture of the Championship season.Once the dust had settled and heartrates settled, Dominic Shaw and Anthony Vickers sat down to reflect on an enthralling 90 minutes at Kenilworth Road.Our writers talk the positives, the things that 'got lost' on a dramatic night, Woodgate's pride and reaction and also touch on transfers ahead of next week's deadline. For information regarding your data privacy, ...

Tripe Supper: Previewing Middlesbrough's 2019/20 season

August 01, 2019 18:00 - 42 minutes

The new season is here.And so is a new Tripe.In our latest podcast, Dominic Shaw and Philip Tallentire look ahead to the 2019/20 campaign.We reflect on the summer and the pre-season games and talk transfers with a week of the window to go. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tripe Supper: Answering your questions about manager situation & Boro future

June 08, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes

Boro are expected to announce their new manager in the next seven days.Chairman Steve Gibson has spent the last three weeks assessing his options and speaking to candidates as Boro look for a replacement for Tony Pulis.With a decision expected soon, we asked fans for questions or subjects they wanted discussing in this week's Tripe Supper.Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire for the latest podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about y...

The Tripe Supper: New manager's priorities, transfer strategy & could Braithwaite have a Boro future?

May 30, 2019 17:00 - 42 minutes

There's no new Middlesbrough manager in place yet, but when he is appointed what are his priorities at Rockliffe?Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire to discuss that very subject in this week's Tripe Supper Boro podcast.We also look at Boro's transfer strategy this summer and what kind of players they'll be targeting.On the subject of transfers, likely departures crop up - with the conversation turning to Martin Braithwaite.What does the future hold for the Danish i...

The Tripe Supper: What type of manager are Boro looking for - and who fits the bill?

May 22, 2019 17:45 - 41 minutes

What type of manager are Boro looking for? And who fits the bill?In our latest Tripe Supper Boro podcast, Anthony Vickers says Steve Gibson wants a "radical change of mentality" at the club.Gibson continues to assess his options as Boro look for a Tony Pulis replacement.Jonathan Woodgate remains the favourite with the bookies, and he's discussed at length in this week's podcast.Slavisa Jokanovic is also mentioned, as is a left-field name who isn't included in the odds at all.Join Dominic Shaw...

Tony Pulis's Middlesbrough tenure, his exit & what happens next

May 18, 2019 16:45 - 25 minutes

Tony Pulis has left the building.The Welshman's exit was confirmed on Friday morning, with the club opting against extending his contract at the club.His departure came as no surprise. In fact, it's felt inevitable for a little while.After the dust had settled, Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers recorded a Tripe Supper podcast, reflecting on Pulis's time in charge, discussing his exit and turning their attention to what happens next. For information regarding your data priva...

The Tripe Supper: Picking the bones out of Middlesbrough's disappointing season

May 07, 2019 17:00 - 38 minutes

The curtain has come down on a season that ended in disappointment for Middlesbrough.Despite winning at Rotherham, Boro missed out on the top six and the club must now look ahead to a third successive season in the Championship.On the back of the 46th and final fixture, our writers Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers looked back on the season and discussed what went wrong.Tony Pulis's tenure and his mitigation is discussed at length. Despite the disappointment, our writers als...

The battle for sixth and the bigger picture at Middlesbrough

April 30, 2019 16:15 - 36 minutes

How did we end up here?How did Boro end up in this position in the final week of the season?The battle for sixth place will go down to the final weekend but to stand a realistic chance Boro are relying on Swansea taking points off Derby in midweek.In our latest Tripe Supper podcast, Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire.Our writers assess the battle for sixth spot but also look at the bigger picture for the club. For information regarding your data privacy, visit ac...

Middlesbrough's 'huge opportunity', Tony Pulis's future & an 'intriguing couple of months'

March 24, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes

The Tripe Supper returns!In our first podcast of 2019 - sorry about the wait - we reflect on a disappointing week for Boro and look ahead to the crucial remaining games.Then what? What does the future hold for Boro? And for Tony Pulis?Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers, with the trio looking ahead to what Phil describes as an "intriguing couple of months".The Championship play-off picture is discussed as well as some big decisions for Pulis and the mood of the fan...

Tripe Supper: 'The mood of the fans is a concern going into 2019'

December 21, 2018 18:00 - 34 minutes

We're approaching a crucial period of the season for Boro.Tony Pulis's side are five games without a win with fans increasingly vocal in their frustrations with the approach and the lack of goals.Boro have the chance to get back to winning ways with three successive games against Championship strugglers, but can Pulis get and keep the supporters on side?Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers for our latest Tripe Supper podcast, reflecting on the recent struggle, 2018 ...

The Tripe Supper: Championship promotion picture, Braithwaite factors to consider & January loan decisions

November 26, 2018 17:06 - 25 minutes

With a couple of wins on the bounce, Boro head for Preston in fine fettle.So as we approach the midway point of the Championship season, is the play-off picture starting to take shape?That's discussed in our podcast this week.Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers also take Martin Braithwaite, Britt Assombalonga and the January loan decisions facing Pulis For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

The Tripe Supper: How will Middlesbrough approach the January transfer window?

November 14, 2018 16:49 - 31 minutes

January will soon be upon us.So how will Boro approach the January window?What type of players will they go for...and what are the chances of landing their targets?And what about departures? Will anyone leave? And will they need replacing?All of the above questions are discussed in our latest Tripe Supper Middlesbrough podcast, as Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choi...

The Tripe Supper: Crystal Palace preview and the clamour for Wing & Tavernier

October 30, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes

Boro welcome Crystal Palace to the Riverside looking for a Premier League scalp as they target a spot in the last eight of the Carabao Cup.Tony Pulis has promised to make "lots" of changes for the game.So who comes in? And do any of the fringe figures deserve an opportunity in the league?The names of Marcus Tavernier and Lewis Wing are on the lips of many fans at the minute, so the pair are discussed by Dominic Shaw, Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire in our latest podcast.They also discus...

Boro's striker frustrations, Braithwaite's form & how will Pulis approach January?

October 24, 2018 15:00 - 30 minutes

We're almost a third of the way through the Championship season and the table paints a pretty picture for Middlesbrough and Tony Pulis.That despite the fact Boro are struggling for goals.Pulis's side have now fired a blank in their last three homes games, with the manager airing his frustrations at spurned opportunities after the midweek draw with Rotherham.Our writers discuss the goal shortage, the three strikers and Martin Braithwaite's form in this week's podcast.They also look ahead to ho...

The Tripe Supper: Revisiting Boro's last visit to Hillsborough and what happened next

October 18, 2018 15:00 - 35 minutes

A lot has changed since Boro's last visit to Hillsborough.The manager, for one.Just hours after the win at Sheffield Wednesday in December of last year, Garry Monk was sacked, paving the way for Tony Pulis to take charge.In this week's Boro podcast, our writers discuss the game, Monk's exit, Pulis's appointment and what the Welshman has changed in the last 10 months.And they obviously look ahead to the game on Friday night as Boro look to bounce back from the defeat at home to Nottingham Fore...

The Tripe Supper: Boro's striker graveyard and how to get the best out of the current crop

October 09, 2018 17:00 - 23 minutes

Is Boro a graveyard for strikers? In recent seasons a string of frontmen have fallen short of the goal standard set by heroes of the past. But why?In this latest episode of the Tripe Supper podcast, Phil Tallentire and Anthony Vickers put the focus on firepower and examine the options Tony Pulis has up front.Jordan Hugill has been taking stick, but is it fair to slate him when he is ploughing a lone furrow without support?What is best way to get the best out of the Hemlington handful? Will it...

The Tripe Supper: So many options for Pulis...but are any Boro players undroppable?

September 21, 2018 14:53 - 31 minutes

Middlesbrough's squad is deep and packed with quality.But the squad will be put to full use in the coming weeks, says Tony Pulis, as he looks to shuffle his pack in a bid to negotiate a testing spell of two-game weeks.Rotation is inevitable - but are any Boro players undroppable as things stand?That is discussed by Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Chris Garbutt in this week's podcast.They also talk about the return of Rudy Gestede and striker pecking order at the club. For information reg...

The Tripe Supper: The eight into three doesn't go midfield headache

September 12, 2018 15:00 - 34 minutes

Adam Clayton. Grant Leadbitter. Jonny Howson. Paddy McNair. Stewart Downing. Lewis Wing. George Saville. Mo Besic.Boro are extremely strong in the centre of midfield - but how will the battle for spots play out in the coming weeks?Tony Pulis has been using three central midfielders of late but the Boro boss has eight players jostling for those spots.Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire to discuss the engine room headache for the manager in this week's Tripe Supper p...

The Tripe Supper: The eight into three doesn't go midfield headache

September 12, 2018 15:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

Adam Clayton. Grant Leadbitter. Jonny Howson. Paddy McNair. Stewart Downing. Lewis Wing. George Saville. Mo Besic. Boro are extremely strong in the centre of midfield - but how will the battle for spots play out in the coming weeks? Tony Pulis has been using three central midfielders of late but the Boro boss has eight players jostling for those spots. Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire to discuss the engine room headache for the manager in this week's Tripe S...

The Tripe Supper: Boro's bright start, the shape of things to come & summer window assessed

September 03, 2018 23:00 - 31 minutes

Half a dozen games into the Championship season and Boro are ticking along lovely.Unbeaten and joint top of the league as well as advancing to the third round of the Carabao Cup - it's been a very promising start to the campaign.As the league action halts for a fortnight for the first international break of the season, we get together for our first Tripe Supper podcast of the campaign and reflect on the last month.Dominic Shaw, Anthony Vickers and Chris Garbutt also discuss Boro's summer tran...

The Tripe Supper: Talking about Boro's pre-season friendlies

July 06, 2018 17:00 - 24 minutes

Hurray! Forget the World Cup. Real football is back: mighty Boro. The squad stepped up their pre-season preparations in Austria this week with a run-out against Sturm Graz and on Tuesday Tony Pulis takes Boro for the first domestic friendly at Spennymoor.But what are friendlies for? What do managers expect? Do they want to see their team winning games or just get fitness levels up?And what do fans expect? Do they want emphatic victory and to go away entertained and convinced of inevitable imp...

The Tripe Supper: Talking about Boro's pre-season friendlies

July 06, 2018 17:00 - 24 minutes - 44.1 MB

Hurray! Forget the World Cup. Real football is back: mighty Boro.  The squad stepped up their pre-season preparations in Austria this week with a run-out against Sturm Graz and on Tuesday Tony Pulis takes Boro for the first domestic friendly at Spennymoor. But what are friendlies for? What do managers expect? Do they want to see their team winning games or just get fitness levels up? And what do fans expect? Do they want emphatic victory and to go away entertained and convinced of inevita...

The Tripe Supper: Plotting Middlesbrough's promotion path & assessing the week's transfer tales

June 23, 2018 05:15 - 30 minutes

Fixtures! And a lot of transfer talk!It's been a busy week for Boro - at least it has by pre-season standards.We can all start to plot the path to promotion after Thursday's fixture release.But what will the Boro squad look like come the start of the season? There's been a lot of transfer talk in the last seven days, including various Paddy McNair developments and both Aden Flint and Ramiro Funes Mori being linked with moves to Teesside.What does the centre-half speculation mean for Ben Gibso...

The Tripe Supper: Gareth Southgate's Middlesbrough manager tenure revisited

June 17, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutes

When Gareth Southgate was sacked as Middlesbrough manager in 2009, it would have been hard to imagine that within a decade he'd be leading England into a World Cup.Especially considering he hasn't had a club job since his Boro exit.But the ex-Boro captain and boss has done a solid job in charge of the national side so far and is now looking to guide the Three Lions into the knockout stages - at least - in Russia.So nine years on from his Riverside departure, how is Southgate remembered at Bor...

The Tripe Supper: Gareth Southgate's Middlesbrough manager tenure revisited

June 17, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

When Gareth Southgate was sacked as Middlesbrough manager in 2009, it would have been hard to imagine that within a decade he'd be leading England into a World Cup. Especially considering he hasn't had a club job since his Boro exit. But the ex-Boro captain and boss has done a solid job in charge of the national side so far and is now looking to guide the Three Lions into the knockout stages - at least - in Russia. So nine years on from his Riverside departure, how is Southgate remembered...

The Tripe Supper: Middlesbrough's head-start on rivals, World Cup interest & kit recollections

June 10, 2018 06:00 - 37 minutes

The World Cup was at one time an ideal opportunity for Boro to scout world stars and make audacious bids for global names.Tony Pulis is much more likely to stay closer to home as he shapes his squad this summer, with the manager no doubt keen on making a transfer breakthrough in the coming weeks.Transfers and the World Cup both crop up in the latest Tripe Supper Boro podcast.And the lads talk kits. What's your favourite Boro shirt of the last couple of decades? And which player does each kit ...

The Tripe Supper: Recruitment, Bevington's appointment & what Pulis will change this summer

June 03, 2018 05:00 - 39 minutes

Speculation season is in full swing and Boro have already made one signing this summer - Adrian Bevington, the club's new head of recruitment operations.So what will be the recruitment priorities for Tony Pulis and his backroom team on the pitch this summer as the manager looks to put his own stamp on the side?Dominic Shaw is joined by writers Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire and Boro season ticket holder Chris Garbutt to talk transfers in this week's podcast.The lads discuss the appoint...

The Tripe Supper: End of season awards - with a difference

May 27, 2018 07:00 - 43 minutes

It's the Middlesbrough end of season awards - with a bit of a difference.Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire, Anthony Vickers and Chris Garbutt in this week's Tripe Supper to look back on Boro's 2017/18 campaign and to dish out the awards.The lads discuss the best away day, the surprise of the season, the #Limbs moment and the players who have enjoyed or endured a complete transformation in fortunes over the course of the campaign. For information regarding your data privacy, visit a...

The Tripe Supper: Aston Villa inquest as attention turns to the summer

May 16, 2018 15:13 - 17 minutes

Boro are facing up to the reality of a second season in the Championship.Promotion hopes were ended at Villa Park as Boro were dumped out of the play-offs by Steve Bruce's organised side.Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers got the mic rolling the morning after to reflect on the disappointment and look ahead to what is a crucial summer.How will the season be remembered?What are Tony Pulis's priorities in the months ahead?What does the future hold for Adama Traore? For informat...

The Tripe Supper: Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa play-offs preview

May 11, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes

The play-offs are upon us.Boro host Aston Villa in the semi-final first leg at the Riverside on Saturday before heading for Villa Park three days later.Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and season card holder Chris Garbutt to preview the game and discuss the various talking points, including Pulis revealing his team more than 24 hours before the game and Adama Traore coming up against his former side.There's also the latest For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.c...

The Tripe Supper: Looking ahead to the Play-off final first leg against Aston Villa

May 09, 2018 16:00 - 27 minutes

Suddenly the play-offs are upon us and Middlesbrough’s Wembley destiny will be decided on Tuesday night at Villa Park.So how are Boro looking as they head into Saturday’s first leg at the Riverside? Can we take heart from their last gasp fifth-place sealingdraw at Ispwich or be worried that they twice went behind to a team with nothing to play for? Should Boro’s stoppage time goalscoring hero Patrick Bamford start up front against Aston Villa at the weekend or should Tony Pulis name an unchan...

The Tripe Supper: Pitch invasions, play-off place nailed down & who would you rather face in the Play-offs

May 02, 2018 15:00 - 32 minutes

And breathe.Middlesbrough have nailed down their play-off place but, before addressing their semi-final, they must safely dispose of Ipswich Town.Should Tony Pulis use that match to rest a few tired players? After all, it's been a long, hard season and no doubt one or two individualswill be feeling a niggle or two. That, and a couple of other topical issues were debated in the latest Middlesbrough FC Tripe Supper Podcast.Host Philip Tallentire is joined by Anthony Vickers and season ticket ho...

The Tripe Supper: Play-off twists, midfield debate & Player of the Year contenders

April 25, 2018 11:35 - 39 minutes

How many more twists and turns will the Championship cough up in the final two weekends of the season?After the Sheffield United defeat, Boro's prospects looked grim but two wins on the bounce have sparked real belief in the stands and on the pitch.The play-off picture is discussed in our latest Middlesbrough FC Tripe Supper podcast.Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers, Philip Tallentire and Boro season ticket holder Chris Garbutt.They also debated the battle for places in the midfield a...

The ups and downs of Britt Assombalonga's season - and what does the future hold?

April 20, 2018 14:31 - 35 minutes

Britt Assombalonga looks likely to be leading the line for Boro at Derby.Tony Pulis says Patrick Bamford won't be risked after his injury against Bristol City and has called on Assombalonga to take his chance.It's been an up and down season for Assombalonga.Boro's record signing remains the club's top scorer but has had to settle for a spot on the fringes in the second half of the season.Why doesn't the striker tick Pulis's boxes? And what does the future hold for the former Forest man?Domini...

Middlesbrough's big game flaw and problems on the road

April 12, 2018 13:47 - 23 minutes

For Middlesbrough to stand any chance of breaking back into the top six they need to do something which they've found incredibly difficult this season: beat their rivals.The loss at Sheffield United in midweek again highlighted Boro's big game flaw but with fixtures to come against Bristol City, Derby and Millwall it's something that needs addressing and fixing immediately.Boro have also struggled on the road of late.But why?Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Boro season ticket hol...

Tripe Supper: Besic's impact, Baker questions & Bamford's dilemma

March 16, 2018 15:19 - 40 minutes

Midfielder Mo Besic has made quite the impact since joining Boro from Everton on loan in January.The Bosnian has only played six times for the club but is already "undroppable", according to Jonathon Taylor.Jonathon and Philip Tallentire joined Dominic Shaw for this week's Boro podcast.Our writers also discussed Lewis Baker and his re-emergence in the first team fold. Beyond this season, what next for the Chelsea loanee?And Patrick Bamford is also on the menu, with the in-form striker on Irel...

Tripe Supper: The Garry Monk reunion & how Boro have changed

March 05, 2018 17:26 - 30 minutes

Two days after Garry Monk gets the Birmingham gig, he takes charge of the club for the first time against Boro on Tuesday night.Football.Monk was in charge of Boro the last time these sides met when a win for the hosts at the Riverside moved them into the top six. Tony Pulis will be hoping his side end up in those play-off spots at close of play on Tuesday.Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Jonathon Taylor for the latest Tripe Supper podcast as they look back on Monk's time in char...

Gestede's injury woe, Sunderland preview and Assombalonga vs Bamford

February 23, 2018 16:22 - 32 minutes

Who will fill the Middlesbrough void left by Rudy Gestede?That's the starting point for the second Tripe Supper of a busy week as we look ahead to Saturday's third and final Wear-Tees showdown of the season.Boro have won both of their previous meetings against Sunderland this term in both the Championship and the FA Cup, but Tony Pulis' preparations were dealt a blow this week following Gestede's gutting diagnosis.An X-ray confirmed that the forward has fractured his ankle and will play no fu...

The Tripe Supper: Bamford's role & Boro future and why the struggle for relegated teams?

February 21, 2018 16:00 - 30 minutes

What a lovely finish it was from Patrick Bamford as he lifted Boro into a 2-1 lead against Hull City on Tuesday night.With that goal, you'd think Bamford did enough against the Tigers to keep his place in the team for the trip to Sunderland on Saturday.But what does the long-term future hold for Bamford? With the ex-Chelsea man being used on the left side of midfield, can he nail down a spot in Tony Pulis' team.With Boro having beaten Hull this week and with Sunderland to come on Saturday, ou...

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