You Are My Boro Podcast

You Are My Boro Podcast

The Northern Echo's dedicated Middlesbrough FC podcast. Two weekly episodes bringing you the latest news, views, behind the scenes insight and regular special guests.

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December 22, 2025 • 37 mins

Kim Hellberg suffered his first defeat as Middlesbrough boss at Bristol City - but there's still a lot to be positive about on Teesside.

We reflect on the loss at Ashton Gate and discuss what BBC Tees' Mark Drury describes as Boro's "best chance in a decade" to win promotion.

What does that mean for how the promotion chasers will approach the January transfer window? We also discuss Sol Brynn's new deal and Sverre Nypan's situation...

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It's four wins out of four for Kim Hellberg as Boro boss. We reflect on the brilliant performance and victory over QPR and look ahead to the weekend trip to Bristol City.

And we talk at length about Matt Targett's situation after Eddie Howe admitted this week Newcastle could consider recalling the left-back in January.

We also talk Adilson Malanda after speaking to the defender at Boro's Christmas party event at the Riverside this ...

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Three wins from three - Kim Hellberg has made a dream start to life as Middlesbrough head coach.

Rob Edwards' decision to leave looks like it was a blessing in disguise for Boro.

Dom is joined by BBC Tees' Rob Law to reflect on the wins over Hull City and Charlton and the big talking points, including Alex Gilbert's selection and performances.

We also discuss the defence and the brilliance of Alfie Jones and Callum Brittain, and lo...

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Kim Hellberg is off and running as Middlesbrough head coach!

We reflect on Hellberg's winning start against Derby and the big talking points to emerge from the game.

We discuss the defensive injury situation and look ahead to Friday night's trip to Hull City. 

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We were at Rockliffe on Thursday afternoon for Kim Hellberg's first press conference as Middlesbrough head coach.

We discuss what came out of the press conference, including:

  • How he wants Boro to look but the importance of balance
  • His upbringing and family's plans to move to Teesside in January
  • What he made of the Coventry game and his first training session.

We also look ahead to Saturday's game against Derby County.

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Kim Hellberg looks set to become Middlesbrough's next head coach.

The Hammarby boss emerged as the stand-out frontrunner on Monday, and everything is now on track for him to get the job.

We react to the news in our latest episode, discuss what we know about Hellberg and why he was Boro's pick. And we explain how the next week or so is likely to play out.

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We went live on Thursday morning to answer your questions on Middlesbrough's search for a new head coach.

We react to Rob Edwards' statement after his move to Wolves and assess various potential candidates to take charge at the Riverside.

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Rob Edwards is set to be confirmed as the next Wolves head coach. We discuss how things developed behind the scenes at Rockliffe last week, Boro's fury at the situation and the deep disappointment in the stands.

And we have an early look ahead at what and who comes next as Boro start their head coach search.

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November 5, 2025 • 31 mins

Rob Edwards has been strongly linked with Wolves since the sacking of Vitor Pereira - so where do things stand?

We discuss the events of the last few days, what Edwards has said, what Boro sources are telling us and what happens next.

We also reflect on the draw at Leicester and look ahead to the game against Birmingham on Saturday.

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October 29, 2025 • 32 mins

We reflect on Middlesbrough's draw with Wrexham in our latest episode and discuss the selection dilemmas facing boss Rob Edwards ahead of this week's trip to Watford.

Dom is joined by BBC Tees commentator and reporter Rob Law.

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Two wins and three big Middlesbrough winners - we reflect on the victories over Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday.

We also talk contracts and preview this weekend's game against Wrexham.

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Middlesbrough this week officially unveiled their new club crest - and we love it!

We discussed the crest and the work that went into designing it in this week's episode.

We also reflect on the Hayden Hackney and Chuba Akpom summer transfer decisions ahead of Boro's game against Ipswich Town.

And we discuss the exit of Bailey and Anton Palmer.

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It's the second international break of the season, so we reflect on the campaign so far for Middlesbrough after Rob Edwards' side tasted defeat in the Championship for the first time.

We discuss the attack and how Edwards can get the best out of the forward line.

We also give our views on the summer signings and have a very early look ahead to the January transfer window.

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We reflect on the draws against Southampton and Stoke in this week's episode of You Are My Boro. Dom Shaw is joined by BBC Tees' Mark Drury and we discuss Rob Edwards' verdict on the Stoke draw, the Tommy Conway penalty incident, defensive injury concerns and attacking selection dilemmas.

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We were delighted to be joined by Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards on the latest episode of You Are My Boro.

Edwards takes us inside life as Boro's boss, discussing how he's settled on Teesside, how the summer recruitment operation worked, how he balances being a manager and a dad and what it feels like to celebrate in front of the supporters.

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Middlesbrough extended their unbeaten start to the Championship season with the 2-2 draw at Preston.

Plenty of talking points emerged from the game, including David Strelec's debut, Darragh Lenihan's return and Boro's double show of character.

And there was also Rob Edwards' post-match comments on Morgan Whittaker after the forward's second half withdrawal drew ironic cheers from the away end.

We discuss all of the above.

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Kieran Scott was in the BBC Tees studios this week for an hour-long chat with Mark Drury.

So what were the key revelations from the interview with the club's head of football?

We discuss what Scott had to say about the summer signings, the exits of Rav van den Berg and Finn Azaz, Rob Edwards, Michael Carrick and the January window.

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We went live on Tuesday morning to recap a busy deadline day for Boro and assess the transfer window in its entirety.

We discuss the signings, the exits, Hayden Hackney and realistic ambitions for Rob Edwards' side this season.

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We're into the final days of the summer transfer window - and it promises to be busy and fascinating at the Riverside.

Boro are closing in on the signing of Kaly Sene but Finn Azaz is set to complete his move to Southampton.

How did that deal come about? What's the latest on Hackney? And where will Boro turn their attention after Sene confirmation?

We discuss all the above in our latest episode.

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We talk transfers on the latest episode of You Are My Boro.

Sverre Nypan and Adilson Malanda have arrived this week, but what happens next with Finn Azaz?

And what's the latest on the Boro transfer front?

We also reflect on the win at Millwall and preview this weekend's trip to Norwich City.

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