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✍️ Football writer @TheNorthernEcho dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk πŸ”— https://www.facebook.com/DomShawJourno/

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Kim Hellberg takes us inside his life at Middlesbrough - at home & at Rockliffe Kim Hellberg takes us inside life as Middlesbrough's head coach - at home and at Rockliffe

πŸ’‹ Kiss on the cheek from besotted fan in Yarm
🎯 Night at darts
β™₯️ Family's arrival
🎁 How he spent his birthday
⚽️ The long Rockliffe days he loves
πŸ‘ 'I think that was a very good decision'

✍️ Inside life on Teesside for #Boro head coach Kim Hellberg:
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258351...

09.02.2026 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Sunderland games Granit Xhaka could miss after fresh injury update Regis Le Bris provided a fresh injury update on Granit Xhaka after Sunderland's defeat at Arsenal

πŸ€• #SAFC could be without Granit Xhaka for another four games. RLB expects the midfielder to miss the next two-three weeks. Will definitely miss Liverpool and Oxford, likely to miss Fulham and doubt for Bournemouth. Sadiki 'OK'.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258354...

08.02.2026 08:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The crucial 'lesson' Sunderland must learn from 'best team in Europe' Regis Le Bris' verdict on Sunderland's defeat at Arsenal

πŸ—£οΈ Regis Le Bris says #SAFC can take heart and positives from their display against the 'best team in Europe'.

His verdict in full on the Arsenal defeat πŸ‘‡
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258354...

07.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Boro transfer window verdict and Sheffield United preview
YouTube video by You Are My Boro Boro transfer window verdict and Sheffield United preview

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✍️ Transfer window verdict
πŸ—£οΈ Inside Kim Hellberg's press conference
🎯 Hellberg's trip to the darts, #Boro walk-on tunes and the squad's best player
⚽️ Sheffield United preview and Chris Wilder's Boro tenure revisited
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBBI...

07.02.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Middlesbrough make Seny Dieng decision after goalkeeper's transfer collapse Seny Dieng is set to be left out of Middlesbrough's 25-man EFL squad for the second half of the season after his Feyenoord move collapsed

🧀 Seny Dieng will be left out of #Boro's 25-man EFL squad for second half of the season.

πŸ”œ The squad will be released by EFL early next week.

πŸ—£οΈ Kim Hellberg discusses his goalkeepers, Sverre Nypan's #MCFC return & squad make-up after January window πŸ‘‡
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258307...

07.02.2026 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ghisolfi video call left Regis Le Bris even more excited about Sunderland signing Regis Le Bris discusses Sunderland deadline day signing Nilson Angulo

✍️ Regis Le Bris on new #SAFC signing Nilson Angulo:

πŸ“± The video call between the head coach, winger & Florent Ghisolfi
πŸ‘ The positional revelation RLB loved
πŸ—£οΈ 'Good point' made on Simon Adingra after exit
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06.02.2026 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kim Hellberg explains & outlines importance of signing Middlesbrough didn't make Kim Hellberg says Middlesbrough did the right thing by sticking to their guns in the final stages of the transfer window and refusing to panic in…

🀝 Kim Hellberg says #Boro did the right thing by sticking to their guns in the final stages of the transfer window and refusing to panic in their search for a centre-forward.

πŸ—£οΈ 'It's important not to buy players for the sake of buying players'
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258303...

06.02.2026 07:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Luke Littler bites back at Newcastle supporters after Premier League boos on Tyneside Luke Littler bit back at the Newcastle fans who booed him on the first night of the Premier League Darts season - even if he was unable to do his…

🎯 Last year, Luke Littler silenced #NUFC fans who booed him by winning Premier League night on Tyneside. It was a different story last night and ended with a social media dig...

Michael van Gerwen was the victor. Just don't call it a 'statement win'....
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06.02.2026 07:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Luke Littler bites back at Newcastle supporters after Premier League boos on Tyneside Luke Littler bit back at the Newcastle fans who booed him on the first night of the Premier League Darts season - even if he was unable to do his…

🎯 Last year, Luke Littler silenced #NUFC fans who booed him by winning Premier League night on Tyneside. It was a different story tonight and ended with a social media dig...

Michael van Gerwen was the victor. Just don't call it a 'statement win'....
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258308...

05.02.2026 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kim Hellberg hopes one injured Middlesbrough player is back training this weekend Kim Hellberg updates on Middlesbrough injuries ahead of Monday's trip to Sheffield United

🩹🀞 Leo Castledine will miss Monday's game at Sheffield United but Kim Hellberg hopes the forward will be able to resume light training over the weekend.

No other major #Boro injury updates. Hellberg: 'People are improving, so it's good'
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258294...

05.02.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Middlesbrough fixture moved for TV - and more rescheduling could soon follow Middlesbrough have had another game moved for TV coverage

πŸ“Ί QPR vs #Boro fixture change (now Sunday, March 8 at 4.30pm) means Boro only have two Saturday 3pm away games between now & end of the season. And one of those is Ipswich, which feels very likely candidate to be selected and moved.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258300...

05.02.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Middlesbrough signing outlines his role & 'hope' after transfer deadline day drama JOE Wildsmith says he jumped at the opportunity to join Middlesbrough late in the transfer window and the experienced goalkeeper hopes he can help…

🧀 Joe Wildsmith jumped at opportunity to join #Boro late in the transfer window and the experienced goalkeeper hopes he can help Kim Hellberg's push on in the Championship promotion race - even if he doesn't play.

He talks at length about the move hereπŸ‘‡
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258208...

03.02.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Middlesbrough didn't sign a striker in the January transfer window Analysis of Middlesbrough's January transfer window after Monday night's deadline

⚽️ Why #Boro didn't sign a striker, despite extensive month-long effort
πŸ—£οΈ 'Something you always need to be careful with...'
β™₯️ Squad harmony 'best it's been'
❌ Hackney delight / Targett reward

πŸ”Ž Inside Boro's January transfer window:
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258191...

03.02.2026 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Middlesbrough transfer deadline day and a story of four moves that didn't happen Recapping Middlesbrough's transfer deadline day

❀️ Hackney stays - and Targett will see out the season at the Riverside
🧀 Wildsmith in but Dieng deal collapses. What happens next?
❌ No late striker breakthrough but #Boro's stance was always clear.

Recapping Boro's deadline day & January window:
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258190...

02.02.2026 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kristjaan Speakman's 'incredibly exciting' verdict as Sunderland transfer confirmed Sunderland have completed the permanent signing of winger Nilson Angulo

✍️ #SAFC complete the signing of Nilson Angulo from Anderlecht

🀝 £17.5m deal, four-and-a-half year contract

πŸ—£οΈ Speakman: 'He arrives ambitious to make an impression'

πŸ”œ The winger will link up with his new teammates later this week.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258191...

02.02.2026 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunderland exit paves the way for deadline day signing as Kristjaan Speakman reacts Simon Adingra has completed his move to Monaco, paving the way for Sunderland to sign Nilson Angulo from Anderlecht

🀝 Simon Adingra has completed his loan move to Monaco (with summer option), paving way for #SAFC to sign Nilson Angulo tonight.

πŸ—£οΈ Speakman: 'When considering the balance and priorities of the squad, we felt this was a mutually agreeable opportunity'
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258190...

02.02.2026 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unwanted last minute Middlesbrough transfer twist as deal collapses Seny Dieng's move to Feyenoord has collapsed in an unwanted Middlesbrough transfer twist - with the goalkeeper now set to return to Teesside unless…

🧀 It's understood #Boro were aware of Seny Dieng's Feyenoord move collapsing before Joe Wildsmith arrival was confirmed, but opted to go ahead and complete signing of #WBA keeper.

Full details & what happens next πŸ‘‡
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258188...

02.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🀝 Wildsmith now confirmed. Loan until the end of the season, which takes him to end of #WBA contract

02.02.2026 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Middlesbrough line up likely goalkeeper signing providing Seny Dieng completes exit Middlesbrough have lined up Joe Wildsmith as a likely deadline day signing providing Seny Dieng's move to Feyenoord goes through as planned

🧀 #WBA's Joe Wildsmith likely to be the goalkeeper who signs for #Boro if Seny Dieng completes his move to Feyenoord today

Full story πŸ‘‡
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258183...

02.02.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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'Perfect end' to Sunderland career as 'integral' star leaves in permanent transfer Patrick Roberts has completed his permanent move from Sunderland to Birmingham

Patrick Roberts leaves #SAFC.

⚽️ Hillsborough goal
πŸ’ͺ Playing through pain of calf tear at Wembley

πŸ—£οΈ Speakman: 'Patrick believed in Sunderland when we needed him & we believed in Patrick when he needed a home. He has been an integral part of our story'
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258177...

02.02.2026 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunderland's Simon Adingra transfer thinking explained & another winger set to leave Sunderland winger Simon Adingra is in talks to join AS Monaco on loan

🀝 Simon Adingra expected to join Monaco on loan until the end of the season (with summer option to make deal permanent)
πŸ”΄ #SAFC's thinking explained below
πŸ”œ Patrick Roberts set to make Birmingham loan switch permanent today
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258172...

02.02.2026 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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❌ #Boro have rejected a bid from #NFFC for Hayden Hackney. Contact was made last night. Boro's stance couldn't be clearer: Hackney is not for sale.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258165...

02.02.2026 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NUFC won't be recalling Matt Targett, reports @craighope-dm.bsky.social
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#Boro haven't received official confirmation from NUFC but feeling is if he was going to be recalled he would have been by now. Everything points towards him staying at Riverside
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258154...

02.02.2026 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Middlesbrough transfer situation and what to expect on deadline day What to expect at Middlesbrough on transfer deadline day

What to expect at #Boro on deadline day πŸ‘‡
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258152...

02.02.2026 06:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Regis Le Bris draws Sunderland conclusion after West Ham inquest & squad meeting Regis Le Bris discusses what he thinks went wrong for Sunderland in their defeat at West Ham last week as he looks ahead to the visit of Burnley

Regis Le Bris draws #SAFC conclusion after West Ham inquest & squad meeting
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258150...

02.02.2026 06:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🧀 If Dieng was to leave tomorrow, #Boro would look to bring in another goalkeeper

01.02.2026 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Middlesbrough hoping to sanction late exit after transfer interest emerges Seny Dieng could be set to leave Middlesbrough ahead of Monday night's deadline after late interest emerged from Feyenoord

#Boro working to offload Seny Dieng after late approach from Feyenoord. Dieng still has 18 months left to run on contract but hasn't played for 13 months and took up a place in 25-man EFL squad in first half of the season.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258151...

01.02.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Middlesbrough transfer state of play after Adam Armstrong twist - plus Nypan latest Middlesbrough will continue to closely assess options in the final hours of the transfer window, but as things stand it's unlikely any more signings…

🚨 #Boro transfer latest

πŸ”Ί As things stand (!) it's unlikely there'll be any more incomings
❌ Boro accepted defeat on Adam Armstrong at start of weekend. Looks set for Wolves in £9m deal
πŸ”œ Boro finalising agreement for Nypan to return to #MCFC
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258149...

01.02.2026 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Championship head coach resignation could impact Middlesbrough after club statement Watford are looking for their third permanent manager of the new season after Javi Gracia announced his resignation on Sunday morning

Watford looking for (another) new head coach after Javi Gracia's resignation. Had three months in charge. #Boro will be hoping caretaker bosses Charlie Daniels, Dan Gosling & Adrian Mariappa get a tune out of the players - they play Hull on Tuesday...
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258149...

01.02.2026 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Ian Holloway takes aim at Aston Villa after 'terrible Middlesbrough transfer blunder' IAN HOLLOWAY has taken aim at Aston Villa and says the Premier League club "should be ashamed of themselves" after allowing Fin Munroe to…

😳 Ian Holloway tells #AVFC they should be 'ashamed of themselves' for selling Fin Munroe to #Boro this month.

πŸ—£οΈ 'I think they have made a terrible blunder'

πŸ‘ 'You let go of one of the best future left-backs I have ever seen in my lifetime'
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/258143...

01.02.2026 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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