Gazetteboro

Can we expect Boro to sign a left-sided midfield player?Anthony Vickers believes so.That was one of the topics of conversation in this week's Tripe Supper as our writers discuss the January transfer window and potential incomings at Rockliffe.It should be said that the podcast was recorded ahead of Muzzy Carayol's move to Leeds United, which was confirmed on Friday.Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire, Anthony Vickers and Jonathon Taylor also look ahead to the FA Cup tie against Burnley and assess what kind of starting XI we can expect Aitor Karanka to name. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It seems fitting that Boro cap off a memorable year by topping the table at Christmas.Of course, there's plenty of work still to be done.The game at Blackburn marks the halfway point in this Championship season with plenty of twists and turns still to come, no doubt.But Anthony Vickers believes that Boro are "stronger mentally" than they were this time last year.Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony and Philip Tallentire to look back on what has been a calendar year which will live long in the memory.Our writers discuss the highs and lows of 201 5 and Phil also reveals the game which he believes was the turning point for Boro's season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Are the games against promotion rivals the perfect opportunity to steal a march or a case of must not lose?Boro come up against fellow promotion chasers in the weeks to come as we get set for a frantic run of fixtures over the festive period.The two home games to come offer the opportunity for Boro to open up daylight on the teams behind, says Philip Tallentire in this week's podcast.As well as discussing the games ahead, our writers switch focus to the January transfer market and discuss where Boro might look to strengthen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Back to business this weekend as Boro head to Huddersfield Town.And to get some insight into Saturday's opponents, our writers were joined by the Huddersfield Examiner's Alex Porter - the first ever special guest on the Tripe Supper!Alex talked us through the Terriers, taking a close look at the impact David Wagner has made since taking charge.She joins Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Jonathon Taylor to look ahead to the game.Harry Chapman is also discussed. The young forward got on the scoresheet again for Boro's Under-19s this week but when is the right time to give a young player his first taste of first team action? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The international break offers the opportunity to assess the season so far - so are Boro better off than they were this time last year?In the week Aitor Karanka celebrated two years in charge, a rarity at any Championship club these days, Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Jonathon Taylor to take stock of the campaign so far."You'd have to be pretty negative to say Boro aren't on the right track," says Philip Tallentire.But the Gazette's Boro editor also said that Karanka's side shouldn't finish outside the top two with the squad available to the manager this year.Talk also turns to the January transfer market and whether Boro will look to strengthen. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

There's still more to come from Stewart Downing.That's the confident claim of Philip Tallentire who believes the wing wizard turned central playmaker is quickly stamping his authority on the Championship.First he was dropped, then he was named captain - Downing has hogged the headlines over the last week.And after his matchwinning display against Rotherham on Tuesday night, Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire to discuss Boro's marquee summer signing."If he stays fit, the first thing opposition managers do is look and think how are we going to deal with Stewart Downing," says Phil. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Can Boro pull off another cup shock?Manchester United are two points off the top of the Premier League and looking to advance in the Champions League but Boro won't be deterred as they look to slay another Premier League hotshot in the cup."It's possible if Boro are at their best," says Philip Tallentire as our writers look ahead to Wednesday's cup tie at Old Trafford.Phil, Dominic Shaw and Jonathon Taylor were in agreement that Boro's mercurial players need to be on song at the Theatre of Dreams.While they were at it, they also discussed Aitor Karanka's controversial team selection at Wolves on Saturday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Is the Championship starting to take shape?Anthony Vickers reckons so and says those sides who aren't in the mix at the top end of the Championship should be concerned.Reading are perhaps one of the surprise packages at the right end of the table, going into Saturday's game with Boro just five points behind Aitor Karanka's side in third place.Brighton, too, are another side who have enjoyed an excellent start to the season after a struggle last term.But back to Reading, what can we expect from the Royals on Saturday?Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Jonathon Taylor to discuss this weekend's clash and to cast an eye around the other sides at the top end of the table.The departures of Steve Evans and Marinus Dijkhuizen get a mention as well. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Aitor Karanka's record as Boro head coach is impressive - his record against Leeds United not so impressive.The manager will be keen for his side to right the wrongs of the two defeats last season when Boro welcome Leeds to the Riverside on Sunday.But, says Anthony Vickers in this week's Tripe Supper, the main priority for the manager will be three points - although he does believe Karanka could use last season's losses as motivation for his side.Leeds have been inconsistent so far this season but have looked better on the road than they have at home.So will Boro stretch their winning run to seven matches? Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers to look ahead to the game in this week's Tripe Supper. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Surely George Friend deserves a unique chant or two? At Gazette Boro we've received this splendid recording which we thought we'd share with you all. The lyrics are reproduced below:He only cost a hundred thousand,That was daylight robbery,He should have cost a hundred millionHe is the Boro number 3.The Boro number 3,Who we all come and see.George Friend, will you marry me?(To the tune - roughly, we think - of Bad Moon Rising) For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Saturday's Championship game against MK Dons is the start of a "massive eight days for Boro", says Philip Tallentire.The visit of Brentford on Tuesday is followed by a trip to the City Ground next Saturday as Boro look to go on a run similar to last season after the first international break.The rights and wrongs of the construction of MK Dons are also discussed on this week's Tripe Supper on the eve of the first ever visit to the Riverside for the Championship newcomers.As ever, Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire for this week's podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

What to do with a fortnight off? Well we took the time to record the latest edition of the Tripe Supper.Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers to discuss Boro's business in the transfer market and the ongoing situation with wantaway winger Albert Adomah.With Boro back in action against MK Dons this Saturday, our writers look at what we can expect from newcomer De Pena in the coming months and discuss whether there's any way back for Adomah - a player who was captaining the club last than a month ago. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Unbeaten in two games in the league and into the second round of the Capital One Cup - it's been a solid enough start to the season from Boro.And the summer signings have certainly made an impact, Cristhian Stuani and Diego Fabbrini in particular.Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Jonathan Taylor to discuss Boro's start to the season in this week's Tripe Supper.They also have a look at results elsewhere in the Championship. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Scorching in the Marbella sunshine, Boro step up their preparations for the new season this week.From Bootham Crescent to the Marbella Football Center, it's a home from home for Aitor Karanka's squad, currently on their third visit to the facility in less than a year.There's an English feel to the centre. Boro join Leyton Orient out in Spain while Championship sides Huddersfield and Birmingham City also based themselves there for a stint.And the trip comes at a good time as Boro's transfer activity seems to be picking up pace.Tomas Kalas joined the club this week while Stewart Downing and Christian Stuani are expected to follow him through the door.Unsurprisingly, it's movement in the transfer market that's the topic of conversation in this week's Tripe Supper.Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Jonathon Taylor for this week's Boro podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Will Boro get off to a flying start or stumble out of the blocks like they did last season?Games against all three promoted sides in the opening stages of the campaign offer opportunities for points - but as we know, it's not always as easy as that.Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Jonathon Taylor to cast their eyes over the fixture programme for next season in this week's Tripe Supper.They also attempt to predict who could be in the promotion mix in the upcoming campaign.But like Bournemouth at one end and Wigan at the other proved last term, predicting the outcome of the Championship is no simple task. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Emmanuel Ledesma and Seb Hines joined Dean Whitehead through the exit door this week.There were no real surprises as Boro confirmed which players would be allowed to leave the club on a free transfer this summer.But was Ledesma's time at Boro blighted by misfortune?Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Jonathon Taylor for this week's Tripe Supper.Our writers also turn back the clock to Karanka's first season in charge of Boro and discuss the manager's unsung heroes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Just a couple of weeks have passed since the end of the season but the list of players being linked with a summer move to Boro is quickly stacking up.Some, like Sol Bamba, have never been on Boro's radar but others, like Jordan Rhodes, have been targets of the past.Aitor Karanka will look to make additions as he attempts to strengthen his squad so Boro can go one better next year.But when can we expect movement? What positions do Boro need to strengthen? And could there be any outgoings?Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire to answer those questions in this week's Tripe Supper. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Days have passed since Boro's play-off final defeat at the hands of Norwich City but the pain remains.Boro can have no complaints, the best team won.But that doesn't make the defeat any easier to accept as a memorable season came to an end in such disappointing fashion.Dominic Shaw was joined by Philip Tallentire and Jonathon Taylor to look back on Boro's no-show in the Championship showcase,They discuss the late arrival of the coach, the sluggish start and Aitor Karanka's team selection. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

After an online scramble since the day the play-off final were released, Boro's initial allocation - plus a few more - completely sold out on Wednesday afternoon.The demand for tickets has been incredible.More than 17,000 sold in the first four hours of the tickets being released on general sale and fans were still logging on in hope of securing a seat when the final few tickets were made available.Fans who missed out weren't best pleased, naturally, but is it possible to have a ticket system that pleases everyone?Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire to discuss the buzz around Boro and the ticketing system that was used ahead of Monday's play-off final. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's almost time for the talking to stop, for Boro to walk out at Griffin Park for the first leg of their play-off semi-final against Brentford.It proved to be a happy hunting ground for Karanka's side earlier this season as Grant Leadbitter's penalty proved to be the matchwinner.Will Boro get the better of the Bees once more as they did in the two league clashes between the sides?Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Jonathan Taylor as our writers look ahead tonight's huge game. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy