Ian Smith

New fixtures and the hypotheticals: Why it's important for Middlesbrough fans to be a little cautious

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Ok, so it’s not Christmas, but it’s almost the footballing equivalent – the fixtures are out.…

22/06/2017

Don't get drunk on fashionable names, keep a sober head and be realistic.

Let the transfer rumours commence!

14/06/2017

Why Garry Monk was the right choice for Middlesbrough.

So, after what feels like an eternity (well three weeks) since the end of the season, we’ve finally made a managerial appointment. Step forward…

09/06/2017

Norwich playmaker Graham Dorrans linked with move to Middlesbrough

According to reports in the Daily Star , Middlesbrough have entered the fray to sign Norwich City playmaker Graham Dorrans.

07/06/2017

Plenty of changes needed at Middlesbrough, starting with this, and fast.

Middlesbrough may be without a manager, but changes still need to be made. We need to make them fast.

02/06/2017

No more post-mortem, time for Middlesbrough to look forward and act fast.

Reboot. Rewire. Root and Branch review – all terms that have been used recently to describe what needs to go on this summer at…

25/05/2017

Liverpool 3-0 Middlesbrough – Match Report

A 3-0 victory for Liverpool saw them finish fourth and qualify for next seasons Champions League, whilst Middlesbrough’s fate has been sealed for some…

22/05/2017

Slavisa Jokanovic: The man to lead Boro back to the Premier League?

Having sat through 120 minutes of football, plus the agony of a penalty shootout, the game between Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield served a timely…

18/05/2017

Middlesbrough 1-2 Southampton: Match Report.

It was billed as a ‘dead rubber’, and in reality the game between Middlesbrough and Southampton was played out in exactly that style. Of…

14/05/2017