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Kim Hellberg: 'Long throws and set-pieces - you'll never see my Boro team doing that' Kim Hellberg explains why he never wants his Middlesbrough team to become obsessed with long throws and trying to score from set-pieces

🔴 ICYMI: Playing for long throws and set-pieces? That's not Kim Hellberg's style - and the #Boro boss says it never will be...

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Kim Hellberg: 'Long throws and set-pieces - you'll never see my Boro team doing that' Kim Hellberg explains why he never wants his Middlesbrough team to become obsessed with long throws and trying to score from set-pieces

🔴 Interesting insight into #Boro's Kim Hellberg and his footballing philosophy...

🗣️ "We are different to where football seems to be going at the moment. There’s been a lot of set-plays, but we are different and I absolutely love that..."

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Middlesbrough waiting on major injury doubt ahead of home game with Bristol City Kim Hellberg will make a late call on Dael Fry’s availability for Middlesbrough’s weekend home game with Bristol City

🔴 Kim Hellberg admits it will be a "late call" on Dael Fry tomorrow, with the #Boro defender still not back in full training. Alan Browne okay - with Hellberg also addressing Boro's dreadful record against Bristol City...

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Reaction as Newcastle United announce major off-field appointment in change Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Robbie Stockdale as their new Under-21s lead coach

⚫️⚪️ Full details and reaction as #NUFC confirm the appointment of Robbie Stockdale as their new permanent lead coach for the Under-21s...

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Eddie Howe explains Anthony Gordon situation - and hits out at Alan Shearer criticism Eddie Howe has defended Anthony Gordon’s absence from Newcastle United’s starting line-up against Barcelona and hit back at Alan Shearer

⚫️⚪️ A clearly annoyed Eddie Howe clarifies Anthony Gordon situation - and responds to Alan Shearer's criticism of the #NUFC forward's failure to appear in the starting line-up against Barcelona...

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Will Middlesbrough win promotion? How the Championship promotion battle will play out How the Championship promotion battle will finish - who will win promotion to the Premier League?

✍️ COLUMN TIME: Prediction time for the Championship promotion battle...

⚽️ Are Coventry already home and hosed?
⚽️ Can #Boro cement a finishing place in the top two?
⚽️ Will Millwall fall away? Can Wrexham script a Hollywood ending?

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The 'one in five' statistic that sums up where Newcastle's current progress stands Newcastle United were given a sobering reminder of the ground they still have to make up when they were beaten by Manchester City in the FA Cup

⚫️⚪️ ANALYSIS: #NUFC have played Man City five times this season - won one, lost four. That feels about right. On their day, they can beat anyone. Extend the sample size though, and it's hard to make the case that they're progressing...

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Howe defends midfield use of Nick Woltemade - and hints at what's next for German Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has defended his decision to continue fielding Nick Woltemade as a midfielder

⚫️⚪️ REACTION: Eddie Howe defends his continued use of Nick Woltemade as a midfielder - and hints at what's next for the German in the wake of #NUFC's FA Cup defeat to Man City...

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The Newcastle player whose role is 'no longer working' - and one who was 'outplayed' Player Ratings: Newcastle United 1 Manchester City 3 - Omar Marmoush is Man of the Match

⚫️⚪️ RATINGS: Tonali excused from criticism - he was #NUFC's best player by a mile - and Barnes took his goal well. Woltemade midfield experiment surely has to end now though, with Willock every bit as poor. Thought Hall struggled tonight too...

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What happened when Pep Guardiola lost the plot at St James' amid lesson for Newcastle Newcastle United crashed out of the FA Cup as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City at St James’ Park

#NUFC Analysis...

⚫️ More evidence of the gulf to Man City
⚪️ Major midfield issues that need addressing
⚫️ One Newcastle positive on an otherwise bad night
⚪️ More Marmoush misery

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Eddie Howe's big calls on Woltemade and Osula in four Newcastle changes for Man City Nick Woltemade and Will Osula both feature in Newcastle United's starting line-up for this evening's FA Cup fifth-round tie with Manchester City

⚫️⚪️ FULL Team News as Eddie Howe makes four #NUFC changes against Man City - Botman, Willock, Woltemade and Osula in for Burn, Joelinton, Ramsey and Gordon. Livramento back in the squad on the bench...

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Will Osula reveals truth on collapsed summer transfer move and Newcastle inspiration Will Osula on his Newcastle United career, winner against Manchester United and collapsed summer transfer move to Eintracht Frankfurt

✍️ Will Osula interview...

⚫️ Inspiration behind #NUFC striker's career
⚪️ Handling setbacks - and summer transfer drama
⚫️ What midweek winner over Man Utd proved
⚪️ Hopes for rest of the season

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Newcastle United defend controversial season-ticket price rise amid strong criticism Newcastle United have defended their decision to increase season-ticket prices by five per cent for next season

⚫️⚪️ #NUFC defend controversial above-inflation season-ticket price rises amid mounting backlash from fans...

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'That's not how things work here' - Eddie Howe dispels Newcastle United team theory Eddie Howe insists there is no attacking pecking order at Newcastle United and has defended Yoane Wissa despite the striker’s lack of effectiveness

⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe insists he 'doesn't have an attacking pecking order' at #NUFC - and has defended Yoane Wissa.

It still felt significant that it was Osula not Wissa who came on in the latter stages on Wednesday night though...

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Mixed Newcastle injury news on Woltemade, Livramento and Miley ahead of Man City Nick Woltemade back in Newcastle squad to face Manchester City, with Eddie Howe also hoping Tino Livramento could play in FA Cup game

✍️ #NUFC injury/team news:

⚫️ Nick Woltemade recovered from illness and back in squad
⚪️ Tino Livramento set to step up training today and could feature in squad to face Man City
⚫️ Lewis Miley still out - and unlikely to make Barca next week

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Sunderland reality after Leeds complaints & big FA Cup opportunity YouTube video by We Are Sunderland

🚨 New We Are Sunderland videocast is live…

🔴 Winning at Leeds and what it said about #SAFC
⚪️ Ellborg’s debut - another recruitment success
🔴 Port Vale preview - is this the year for the Cup?

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What do get a 106-year-old for his birthday - a race at Catterick and day to remember Racing fan Frank Buttery celebrated his 106th birthday with a VIP experience and his own race at Catterick Racecourse

🏇 Love this story - what do you get a 106-year-old for his birthday? His own race at Catterick Racecourse. VIP treatment for Egglescliffe's Frank Buttery - he's certainly a proven stayer...

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Matt Targett's promotion message as Boro turn their thoughts to weekend QPR trip Middlesbrough's Matt Targett is expecting to experience plenty more highs and lows as the Championship promotion race reaches its climax

🔴 Matt Targett’s promotion message ahead of weekend trip to QPR - and thoughts on turning into #Boro’s surprise goalscoring star…

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'Crazy and intense' - Sunderland star's assessment in wake of midweek win at Leeds Melker Ellborg has had a whirlwind couple of months – but the Swede already feels at home as a Premier League goalkeeper with Sunderland

✍🏻 Melker Ellborg interview…

🔴 Choosing #SAFC in January
⚪️ Settling in after move from Sweden
🔴 Looking at home at Leeds
⚪️ Family nerves - and how he settles them

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Sandro Tonali injury latest as Eddie Howe reveals 'issues' for FA Cup team selection Eddie Howe has played down fears of an injury setback to Sandro Tonali in the wake of Newcastle's 2-1 win over Manchester United

⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe plays down Sandro Tonali injury fears - but admits there are #NUFC players who could be close to running on empty ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup game with Man City…

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The training-ground incident that swayed Eddie Howe in Newcastle's win over Man Utd Will Osula’s last-minute match-winner for Newcastle against Man Utd might have come from nowhere, but it was not a surprise to Eddie Howe

⚫️⚪️ ICYMI: Why practice made perfect for Will Osula - and why Eddie Howe always backed the substitute to score as he set off down the right touchline last night… #NUFC

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The training-ground incident that swayed Eddie Howe in Newcastle's win over Man Utd Will Osula’s last-minute match-winner for Newcastle against Man Utd might have come from nowhere, but it was not a surprise to Eddie Howe

⚫️⚪️ REACTION: Will Osula's winner for #NUFC against Man Utd might have come from nowhere - but Eddie Howe knew it was coming. He'd seen the striker score eight out of ten on the training ground a day earlier...

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The Newcastle player reaching levels 'beyond others' - and why Ramsey was wronged Player Ratings: Newcastle United 2 Manchester United 1 - Joelinton is Man of the Match at St James' Park

⚫️⚪️ RATINGS: Osula will rightly get the headlines - but I made Joelinton the Man of the Match. He was the beating heart of #NUFC's display. Also thought Ramsdale, Trippier and Tonali were all superb. Ramsey? Unlucky to be sent off...

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Staggering moment Newcastle & star have been waiting for after Man Utd controversy Will Osula scored a dramatic late winner for Newcastle to seal a 2-1 victory over Manchester United

⚫️⚪️ REPORT: Absolutely bonkers. It's been a strange season for #NUFC - that was probably the most bizarre night of the lot. A controversial red card, a sensational show of spirit, fight and commitment, then an incredible winner from Osula...

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Nick Pope dropped as Eddie Howe makes two Newcastle changes for Man Utd home game Eddie Howe has dropped Nick Pope - with Aaron Ramsdale promoted to the Newcastle United starting line-up against Manchester United

⚫️⚪️ FULL Team News as Eddie Howe makes a big call against Man Utd - Nick Pope dropped with Aaron Ramsdale starting for #NUFC. Harvey Barnes also in for an ill Nick Woltemade...

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Full details and dates as Sunderland are chosen for pre-season tournament in USA Sunderland are heading to the United States this summer to compete in a showcase four-team pre-season tournament

🔴⚪️ #SAFC selected for lucrative four-team summer tournament in the United States.

📅 Provisional match schedule for late July/early August features games against Liverpool (Nashville), Leeds (New Jersey) and Wrexham (Philadelphia)...

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What Kim Hellberg has learned about David Strelec - and why it matters for Boro Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg is hoping David Strelec’s pinpoint header at Birmingham City will prove a crucial moment in the striker’s…

🔴 It’s been a bit up and down so far, but Kim Hellberg is hoping David Strelec’s pinpoint header at Birmingham on Monday marks an important point in his journey as a #Boro player…

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Boro's big Birmingham win unpacked: Hellberg masterclass, Strelec & what it means YouTube video by You Are My Boro

🚨 New You Are My Boro videocast is live…

🔴 Reflections on a brilliant night in Birmingham
🔴 Hellberg’s tactical flexibility
🔴 Strelec’s big moment
🔴 QPR or Charlton - which will be tougher?

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Sunderland heading to League One Port Vale in FA Cup fifth round this weekend Sunderland will take on Port Vale in the fifth round of the FA Cup after the League One strugglers beat Bristol City in their rearranged…

🔴⚪️ It's Port Vale for #SAFC this weekend after the League One strugglers beat Bristol City in extra-time to book their FA Cup fifth-round spot...

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Kim Hellberg: 'There is now absolutely no way that can happen - and I'm so pleased' Kim Hellberg admits he is relieved Newcastle United cannot recall Matt Targett off the back of his two-goal heroics in the 3-1 win over Birmingham

🔴 #Boro were genuinely worried about losing Matt Targett in January - #NUFC’s decision to keep him at the Riverside already looks like being an absolutely pivotal moment in the Teessiders’ season…

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