You Are My Boro Podcast

The opening of the summer transfer window is more than a month away but Boro's plans are already emerging. We look ahead to the window in our latest episode, discuss Boro's decision not to sign Sam Greenwood or Lewis O'Brien and assess their plans and priorities when it comes to new arrivals in the months ahead. ------------------------------ FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

So that's it, the end of the 2023/24 season. It was an eighth place finish for Boro after the final day victory over Watford. Scott and Dom get together to reflect on the campaign, discuss the major moments and dish out their awards. We'll be back this weekend to have an early look ahead to the summer and next week we'll record a live Q&A, so leave your questions in the comments section below. ------------------------------ FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

Boro are looking to sign off on a high when they host Watford this weekend - then what will the summer bring? We preview the Watford game and discuss who is likely to stay and who's likely to go in the summer. We also reflect on the win at Cardiff and Alex Gilbert's contribution. What next for the former Brentford forward? ------------------ SPECIAL OFFER: GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST A FIVER HERE. ------------------ FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

Lewis O'Brien this week confirmed he'd be interested in making his Middlesbrough loan deal from Nottingham Forest permanent - so how likely is it to happen this summer? And what's Michael Carrick's view? And what does the future hold for Luke Ayling after talk of Sheffield United interest. Dom Shaw and Scott Wilson discuss the Boro loanees, reflect on the defeat to Leeds United and look ahead to the trip to Cardiff City this weekend. ---------------------- SPECIAL OFFER: GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST A FIVER HERE ------------------------------ FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

Boro vs Leeds United - the preview. Dom and Scott are joined by Joe Donnohue (@JoeDonnohue) who covers Leeds for the Yorkshire Evening Post, to look ahead to Monday night's game at the Riverside. We discuss Boro's best route to victory against Daniel Farke's side, the mood surrounding Leeds after their recent wobble in the automatic promotion race and the future of loanees Luke Ayling and Sam Greenwood. --------------------------------------- SPECIAL OFFER: GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST A FIVER HERE -------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

Scott and Dom reflect on the draws with Ipswich and Hull City and discuss how Boro approach the final weeks of the Championship season. We talk Luke Ayling's future after a string of impressive displays from the Leeds United loanee, Rav van den Berg's comments in the Dutch media and an in-form youngster catching the eye for the Under-21s. ---------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

Scott and Dom preview Boro's crunch trip to Hull City and tell of why they're optimistic Michael Carrick's side will pick up all three points. We reflect on the win over Swansea, discuss Emmanuel Latte Lath's form and reveal our picks for the Player of the Year award. ---------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

Six points adrift with six games to play, there's no doubt Boro are in the play-off picture - but can and will they finish in the top six? And what does the future hold for Seny Dieng amid talk of transfer interest from Newcastle United, Ipswich and Sevilla. We assess Boro's goalkeeping situation and discuss Sol Brynn, who has impressed again out on loan. Dom and Scott also preview this weekend's visit of Swansea City - and reminisce about memorable post-match press conference manager blasts. ---------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

We're joined by former Middlesbrough kit manager Ste Aziz. The Teessider takes us inside the Boro dressing room from 2006 to 2010, explaining how he started out as a kit man at just 18 and lifting the lid on his friendship with Gareth Southgate, his telling off from Gordon Strachan and the highs and lows of his time at his hometown club. Having left Boro for Manchester City, Aziz tells the story behind Mario Balotelli's 'why always me?' shirt - and revisits the Sergio Aguero title-winning moment. ---------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

Boro went into the international break on the back of the 0-0 draw with Blackburn, which frustrated head coach Michael Carrick. We reflect on that game and discuss the Championship picture ahead of the final stretch of the season. We assess about why Boro look set to come up short this season and react to a couple of changes behind the scenes at Rockliffe. SPECIAL OFFER: Subscribe to the Northern Echo and get full access to all of our Boro content for just £4 for four months HERE. ---------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC ----------------------------------------

Dom Shaw is joined by BBC Tees commentator Mark Drury to reflect on Boro's turnaround and discuss their play-off hopes after three successive wins. We discuss the moment that sparked Boro's revival, the factors behind the transformation and how many wins are likely required to make the play-offs. We also assess the fast approaching contract and loanee decisions that will need to be made in the summer. ---------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

We were joined by boss of table topping Middlesbrough Women, Michael Mulhern, ahead of this weekend's game at the Riverside against Doncaster Belles. Michael tells Dom about his route into the women's game, how he helped develop players who've gone on to become household names, his summer move to Boro and what supporters can expect at the Riverside this weekend. Tickets for Sunday's game against Doncaster Belles are available HERE. ---------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

Middlesbrough head for Stoke this weekend looking to hit back after last week's Plymouth disappointment. Scott and Dom preview the game and discuss the talking points to come out of Michael Carrick's press conference. We look ahead to the summer transfer window and what Boro will and won't be doing - and stress the importance of what happens before then. We also turn back the clock 20 years and celebrate Boro's Carling Cup anniversary. ---------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

Who saw that win at Leicester coming? Talk about Typical Boro! Now, can Michael Carrick's side build on it this weekend? Scott and Dom reflect on the Leicester victory and preview the visit of Plymouth. We also react to the outpouring of love and support for Tony Mowbray after it was announced this week the former Boro boss needs to take a break from management at Birmingham due to medical reasons. --------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

Middlesbrough's winless run extended to four games with defeats against Bristol City and Preston - so what's going wrong? Scott and Dom discuss the issues that are plaguing Boro and potential fixes as Michael Carrick's side look to get back on track. We look ahead to this weekend's trip to leaders Leicester City and also discuss this week's season ticket news. SPECIAL OFFER: SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR JUST A FIVER HERE. -------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

Matt Crooks is set to leave Middlesbrough, but will Jonny Howson be sticking around for at least one more year? The club captain's contract expires at the end of this season but he's hoping for a new deal. Scott and Dom discuss Howson's situation and also assess the imminent exit of Crooks, who is set to join Real Salt Lake. We also preview this weekend's game against Bristol City and some interesting Carrick selection calls. ---------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

We reflect on the 1-1 draw with Sunderland in our latest episode of You Are My Boro and discuss the main talking points to come out of the game. We wade in to the Marcus Forss debate and whether he should be used as a striker by Michael Carrick. On the subject of strikers, we reflect on the January window and Boro's efforts to bolster the forward line. And how do Boro get out of this habit of throwing points away? ---------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

The dust has settled on Boro's Carabao Cup semi-final defeat at Chelsea, as Scott and Dom reflect on what happened at Stamford Bridge. We discuss the arrival of Luke Thomas, who joined on loan from Leicester City on Friday. And we look ahead to the final days of the January window and assess the matters to be resolved. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO AND GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE HERE. ------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

Will it be one of Boro's greatest nights? Michael Carrick's side head for Chelsea on Tuesday just 90 minutes away from Wembley. We preview Boro's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge, with team and injury news, Carrick's dilemma and predictions. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER AND GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF THE NORTHERN ECHO'S BORO CONTENT FOR JUST £3 FOR THREE MONTHS HERE. ------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC

What does the future hold for Morgan Rogers? Middlesbrough have turned down two bids from Aston Villa for the 21-year-old former Manchester City forward - so what happens next? Scott and Dom discuss their understanding of the situation and how things could play out ahead of the transfer deadline at the end of the month. ------------------------------------ SPECIAL OFFER: Take advantage of our special subscription offer and get full access to all of the Northern Echo's Boro content for just £3 for three months HERE. ------------------------------------- FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC