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Boro writer for the Gazette/Teesside Live

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'We showed them' - Rob Edwards' biggest frustration in Boro's Watford defeat Rob Edwards' verdict after Middlesbrough's defeat at Watford

Rob Edwards' biggest frustration as he says the way Watford scored their first two goals was exactly what they worked on before the game #Boro

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01.11.2025 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boro player ratings vs Watford after Halloween horror show in 3-0 defeat How the Middlesbrough players were rated after their 3-0 defeat at Watford

Hard to pick any positive from today. 4s and 5s in today's #Boro ratings

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01.11.2025 17:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boro taught a key lesson as they suffer a heavy 3-0 defeat at Watford The verdict as Middlesbrough lost 3-0 at Watford in the Championship

#Boro caught out by the Watford tactical change and then, looking like Boro of last season, are taught a key lesson in poor Watford defeat

Verdict:

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01.11.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Watford vs Boro LIVE: Championship match updates from Vicarage Road Live match updates as Middlesbrough take on Watford in the Championship

Full-time: Watford 3-0 #Boro

A very bad day at the office.

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01.11.2025 16:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Watford vs Boro LIVE: Championship match updates from Vicarage Road Live match updates as Middlesbrough take on Watford in the Championship

HT: Watford 2-0 #Boro

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01.11.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Watford vs Boro LIVE: Championship match updates from Vicarage Road Live match updates as Middlesbrough take on Watford in the Championship

GOAL: Watford 2-0 #Boro, Kjerrumgaard 32 mins

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01.11.2025 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Watford vs Boro LIVE: Championship match updates from Vicarage Road Live match updates as Middlesbrough take on Watford in the Championship

GOAL: Watford 1-0 #Boro, Louza 15 mins

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01.11.2025 15:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

KICK-OFF: We are under way! #Boro

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01.11.2025 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Boro team news is in!

Three changes as Ayling, Browne and Conway are in for Nypan, Whittaker and Sene

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01.11.2025 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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'Not normal' - Rob Edwards Coventry City point in defence in Boro's attack Coventry City are the runaway league leaders as far as goals scored are concerned

#Boro's attack has been in focus a lot of late

Rob Edwards was keen to make a point in defence of his forwards, as he made a 'not normal' Coventry City point

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31.10.2025 16:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Abdoulaye Kante surgery news as Rob Edwards provides a Boro injury update Rob Edwards provided a Middlesbrough injury update ahead of Saturday's trip to Watford

#Boro injury update

๐Ÿ”ดAbdoulaye Kante's hernia op
๐Ÿ”ดGeorge Edmundson back in training
๐Ÿ”ดAlex Bangura illness
๐Ÿ”ดDarragh Lenihan latest

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31.10.2025 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Potential Boro team vs Watford with Edwards midfield puzzle and attacking desire How we expect Middlesbrough will lineup at Watford this weekend

#Boro predicted team

How I think Boro will look at Watford, with midfield puzzle and attacking desire:

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31.10.2025 11:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Adilson Malanda's Charlotte Playoff hope as Boro move draws ever closer Adilson Malanda will join Middlesbrough once Charlotte's season comes to an end

The day Adilson Malanda joins #Boro is drawing ever closer.

Before that, however, the defender is determined to end his time at Charlotte on a high, as their MLS Playoffs start tomorrow

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27.10.2025 10:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rob Edwards sent clear and ruthless message to his Boro players in Wrexham draw Next-day analysis as Middlesbrough drew 1-1 with Wrexham

A poor game in truth. It will be remembered mostly for Rob Edwards' significant HT decision, and the clear message it sends #Boro

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26.10.2025 12:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rob Edwards explains his four half-time changes and makes first half admission Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards showed his ruthless side with four half-time changes to help his side comeback and draw with Wrexham

Rob Edwards explains his four HT changes, admits he almost made changes before the break, and pinpoints the main difference between #Boro's first half and second

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25.10.2025 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boro player ratings vs Wrexham ranging from 4s to 7s after a game of two halves How the Middlesbrough players rated after their 1-1 draw with Wrexham

#Boro ratings after a game of two halves

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25.10.2025 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sloppy Boro rescue a point against Wrexham after Rob Edwards' half-time cull The verdict as Middlesbrough drew 1-1 with Wrexham

Sloppy #Boro rescue a point against Wrexham on a day Rob Edwards showed his ruthless side

The Verdict:

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25.10.2025 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boro vs Wrexham LIVE: Championship match updates from the Riverside Live match updates as well as team news and build up as Middlesbrough host Wrexham

FT: #Boro 1-1 Wrexham

Boro poor today, but at least rescue a point.

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25.10.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GOALLL: #Boro 1-1, Hackney 81 mins

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25.10.2025 15:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boro vs Wrexham LIVE: Championship match updates from the Riverside Live match updates as well as team news and build up as Middlesbrough host Wrexham

Half-time: #Boro 0-1 Wrexham

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25.10.2025 14:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boro vs Wrexham LIVE: Championship match updates from the Riverside Live match updates as well as team news and build up as Middlesbrough host Wrexham

GOAL: Wrexham 1-0, Windass 7 mins #Boro

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25.10.2025 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boro vs Wrexham LIVE: Championship match updates from the Riverside Live match updates as well as team news and build up as Middlesbrough host Wrexham

KICK-OFF: We are under way! #Boro

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25.10.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rob Edwards' Boro 'freshen up' admission for Wrexham after change of scenery Middlesbrough did their recovery after Sheffield Wednesday away from Rockliffe this week

No injury concerns emerged from Wednesday's win, but Rob Edwards admits the short turnaround leaves him considering freshening things up for Wrexham

More on that + why he took the players to David Lloyd on Thursday for recovery #Boro

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24.10.2025 15:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What Rob Edwards was told after phone call with PGMOL over Boro's penalty claim Tommy Conway was denied what looked a blatant penalty for Middlesbrough at Sheffield Wednesday

#Boro boss Rob Edwards said he'd contact the PGMOL after Wednesday night's penalty claim

What he was told in the phone call and reassurance over Tommy Conway:

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24.10.2025 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Potential Boro team vs Wrexham with four changes to freshen things up How we think Middlesbrough might lineup when Wrexham visit the Riverside this weekend

Short turnaround so I'm going for a bit of a shakeup with the #Boro team

My predicted XI vs Wrexham, ft four changes:

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24.10.2025 09:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boro managed to 'avoid a Leeds United' with delight over the new club crest Our fan panel offer their verdicts on the new Middlesbrough club crest

FAN PANEL

After the unveiling of #Boro's club badge, I asked @philspenc23.bsky.social, @danamalt.bsky.social and @twe12thman.bsky.social to offer their verdicts

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23.10.2025 12:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Win still highlights how far Boro have come as Edwards admits pre-match concern Next-day analysis as Middlesbrough win 1-0 at Sheffield Wednersday

Rob Edwards admitted after that he was concerned heading into last night's game.

It could have easily been a banana skin. Despite it not being convincing, it highlights the progress of #Boro under Edwards

Analysis:

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23.10.2025 11:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Henrik Pedersen gives detailed tactical breakdown of what makes Boro so good Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen was very impressed by Middlesbrough

Owls boss Henrik Pedersen described #Boro as a top team.

Asked what makes them so hard to play against, he gave a detailed tactical breakdown of Rob Edwards' side

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23.10.2025 09:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boro ratings vs Sheffield Wednesday with two 8s and a deserved man of the match How the Middlesbrough players were rated after their 1-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday

#Boro ratings are in

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22.10.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boro unconvincing but get the win they need at Sheffield Wednesday The match verdict as Middlesbrough won 1-0 at Sheffield Wednesday

#Boro should have made that a lot more convincing than it ended up being. They leave with the three points though, importantly

The verdict:

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22.10.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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