Typical Boro Podcast

Spygate drama intensified last night as Middlesbrough were beaten 2-1 after extra time in a dramatic playoff second leg at Southampton. But is Boro’s season really over? Could Southampton be kicked out of the playoffs?Simon, Bandy and Dicko discuss the dramatic 2-1 defeat at St Mary’s and all of the drama that unfolded on the night.

Middlesbrough and Southampton played out a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the playoffs at the Riverside– but the football has almost been overshadowed by “Spygate 2.0” drama making headlines across the Championship 👀🕵️‍♂️ 🌳 In this episode, we discuss:- Fantastic first half performance from Boro- Pre-match atmosphere and raucous Riverside- How dangerous Tonda Eckert’s Southampton still are heading into the second leg- Key performers and big selection calls- What the atmosphere could be like away at St Mary’s on Tuesday nightPLUS — we dive into the huge midweek Spygate controversy after reports that Southampton have been charged by the EFL for a breach of regulations involving claims they spied on Middlesbrough’s training session on Thursday 👀 🕵️‍♂️ 👇 Get involved in the comments:🔹 Are Boro happy with 0-0?🔹 Will Southampton be punished or even removed from the Championship Playoffs?🔹 Who reaches Wembley?

Wrexham away ended in a 2-2 draw, meaning Middlesbrough have finished the season in 5th place in the Championship, and will face Southampton in the play-offs 👀Join Cuts, Bandy and Dicko as they discuss:• Tactics in the draw away at Wrexham• Impact of Hayden Hackney— could he make a return?• Boost of having Riley McGree back in the squad• Tommy Conway, David Strelec and Morgan Whittaker in good form at the right time• Play-off picture: Southampton at home first in the early Saturday kick-off• Hull v Millwall in the other play-off fixture• Can Boro make it past Southampton to get to the final at Wembley?let us know your thoughts on the game below! 👇

Middlesbrough delivered a great performance at the Riverside, winning 5-1 at home against Watford 🔥Dicko, Bandy and Cuts are joined by Boro legend Steve Vickers to discuss the game where Morgan Whittaker and Tommy Conway both grabbed doubles. We also look back at Steve Vickers’ career, reflecting on his standout moments, key matches, and what it meant to represent Boro during a memorable era.We discuss:* Morgan Whittaker scoring the goal of the season with his fanastic free kick?* Whittaker, Conway and Strelec all scoring* How much have Boro missed Whittaker?* Impact of missing Hayden Hackney* Steve Vickers’ Boro career, highlights, and memories* Play-off expectations and the slim chances of automatic promotion* Wrexham away on the last day of the seasonThis was the final home game of the regular EFL Championship season, with one last trip to face Wrexham on the final day. While automatic promotion is still mathematically possible, it looks like Boro are heading for the play-offs.Can Middlesbrough carry this form into the post-season? And how far can they go?👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Boro were left devastated after a controversial late penalty for Ipswich Town denied Kim Hellberg’s side 3 important points. Join Bandy, Cuts and Dicko as they discuss the key points from the game & more!- Playoff chances and potential opponents- Momentum going into the final 3 games- Controversial penalty decision– would VAR have overturned it?- Final 3 games- Tommy Conway and David Strelec both scoring- Impact of losing more key players to injury at a crucial stage in the season- Could Hayden Hackney play for Middlesbrough again this season?Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Yet another disaster for Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough as Portsmouth score a last minute goal at the Riverside to win 3 points in the 97th minute. Join Bandy, Dicko and Cuts as they discuss how Boro’s automatic promotion hopes have seemingly all but collapsed with just 4 games left to go, and a difficult trip away to Ipswich at Portman Road awaits next weekend. Key points to discuss:- Another failure in front of goal- No home win since January- Potential play-off opponents and chances- Rise of Southampton into the play-offs- Ipswich Town away fixture next- Mathematically possible for top 2 but is it really all over?#podcast #football #premierleague

Huge missed opportunity missed for Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough side as they drew 2-2 away to Swansea City. Join Bandy, Dicko and Simon as they discuss all the key points from the game, and assess Boro’s chances of getting back into the top 2. With just 5 games left to go, can Boro do enough to gain automatic promotion to the Premier League, or will we end up in the play-offs?

Disaster for Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough as his side lost 1-2 at home to automatic promotion rivals Millwall, who have now overtaken Boro in the league.With just 6 games left to go, have Boro just blown their chances of automatic promotion? In this episode, Bandy and Dicko discuss:• Huge psychological impact of the Millwall defeat• 6 fixtures remaining• Play-off chances• Injuries to key players• Fan criticisms of the goalkeeper Sol Brynn• Terrible home form• Struggles up front continuing despite chance creationIs it the playoffs for Boro this year? Or can Boro somehow turn it around and secure top 2 to get back to the Premier League?

Just 7 games left to go in the Championship promotion race… 😬In this episode of the Typical Boro Podcast, the lads discuss what was a frustrating afternoon for Kim Hellberg as Boro drew 0-0 away at Blackburn Rovers. Promotion rivals Ipswich and Millwall held each other to a 1-1 draw, meaning Middlesbrough stay 2nd for now. We discuss:• Boro’s failure to score despite creating many chances• Impact of Hayden Hackney’s injury• Last 7 fixtures, including Millwall and Ipswich• International call-ups for Boro players• New ‘Boro Top 10’ list• Millwall at home• Can Boro still gain automatic promotion to the Premier League?

Frustration at the Riverside… but the promotion race is still alive. 😬🔥In this episode of the Typical Boro Podcast, Bandy, Cuts and Dicko react to a difficult week at the Riverside for Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough.Boro suffered a 0–1 defeat at home to Charlton Athletic before a dramatic 1–1 draw with Bristol City. After taking the lead thanks to a first Boro goal from substitute Leo Castledine, Middlesbrough conceded a heartbreaking 96th-minute equaliser to leave the Riverside stunned.⚽️ We discuss in this episode:• Boro’s struggle to score goals at home and beat the low block• Missed chances & striker debate - is Tommy Conway good enough to fire Boro to promotion?• Riverside atmosphere & tension - the impact of negativity on the pitch• Big home fixture against Millwall after the international break• Next game away to struggling Blackburn Rovers💬 Can Boro stay 2nd? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

🔥 Boro smash QPR 0–4 away! In this episode of the Typical Boro Podcast, Simon joins Bandy and Dicko to break down another huge performance from Kim Hellberg’s side as Middlesbrough dominate at Loftus Road and continue their promotion push, staying 2nd in the Championship table with just 10 games left to go!👇 Let us know in the comments: Can Boro stay in the top two and secure automatic promotion?

Boro are back! 🔥 In this episode of the Typical Boro Podcast, Bandy and Dicko are joined by special guest Simon Blower to break down Boro’s huge 1-3 away win over Birmingham City at St Andrew’s.Two goals from Matt Targett and another from David Strelec sealed a massive three points on the road for Kim Hellberg’s side. In this episode: • Targett’s match-winning performance • Strelec continuing to deliver in big moments • Tactical tweaks that made the difference • The state of the Championship promotion race • Can Boro build real momentum from here?

Join the Typical Boro lads as they disuss how Boro were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at the Riverside against Oxford United, but remain 2nd in the Championship league table with just 13 games left to play. Results elsewhere meant the teams below dropped more points - so Boro actually gained ground in the promotion race, despite Coventry City extending their lead at the top.Let us know your thoughts in the comments- a good point in the circumstances or missed opportunity? 💬👇

Coventry City 3-1 Middlesbrough reaction and match analysis with Simon Blower joining Graeme and Steve on this week’s Typical Boro Podcast.Kim Hellberg’s six-game winning streak in the league comes to an end as Frank Lampard’s Coventry City win 3-1 and return to the top of the Championship table. It’s now seven straight defeats against Coventry, as Haji Wright’s hat-trick, including a penalty and a goal from a costly defensive mistake, proved to be decisive.Middlesbrough drop back to 2nd place, but are crucially just 1 point behind the league leaders, with 14 games to go in the promotion race.In this episode we discuss: • What went wrong at Coventry • The defensive errors that changed the game • The end of Boro’s 6-game winning run, and the beginning of another run? • Why the run-in could still favour Middlesbrough, with more home games than away remainingWith two huge home fixtures coming up, can Boro respond immediately and reclaim top spot? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 💬👇

SIX wins in a row for Kim Hellberg as Middlesbrough go TOP of the league again after a huge 1-2 away win against Sheffield United! 🔥 In this episode of the Typical Boro Podcast, we are joined by Simon Blower to analyse the performance, key players, and turning points from Bramall Lane. We also look ahead to a massive away trip to Coventry City, who now sit 2nd in the table. With just 15 games left in the season, the promotion and title race is heating up. Can Boro get back to the Premier League?

Boro go joint top of the league after Hayden Hackney scores a stunner at the Riverside to help Kim Hellberg’s side to victory against Norwich City. 🔥 Craig Johns, Boro reporter joins Typical Boro for this episode to bring us up to date on Middlesbrough January transfer news and potential signings. 🗞️ ✍️5 league wins in a row for Boro - can they keep up the momentum to gain automatic promotion to the Premier League? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇💬

Four Championship wins in a row for Kim Hellberg, a fantastic 4-0 win at the Riverside against Preston North End, and 3 goals in a week for Boro's Number 9, Tommy Conway! Join the lads as they discuss what has been a great week for Middlesbrough, discuss potential signings, and preview the next few games. Can we stay in the Top 2 and continue to push for automatic promotion to the Premier League??

Middlesbrough left it late away at the Hawthorns as Delano Burgzorg’s 90th-minute winner sealed the 3 points for Kim Hellberg’s side. Join the usual trio as they discuss all the key points from the game, and what this means for the season going forwards!

Boro exit the FA Cup away at Fulham, but could this actually help Middlesbrough’s push to gain promotion to the Premier League?In Episode 52 of Typical Boro, we react to Fulham 3-1 Middlebrough and discuss the key moments. We also talk about the exciting new signing of Leo Castledine from Chelsea, and what qualities he could bring to Kim Hellberg’s Boro side.What did you think of Middlesbrough’s performance away at Fulham? Are you looking forward to seeing Leo Castledine in a Boro shirt?

We're joined by journalist Dominic Shaw this week as the January transfer window is open... what will this mean for Kim Hellberg and Middlesbrough? We also discuss Boro's emphatic 4-0 win over Southampton at the Riverside - are we back on track to achieve automatic promotion to the Premier League?

Bristol City 2–0 Middlesbrough reaction & analysis as Kim Hellberg’s unbeaten run comes to an end. After four straight wins under the new Boro manager, Hellberg suffered his first defeat away at Ashton Gate – but what does it really mean for the future of this Middlesbrough side? Caroline Walker from The Red joins us for this episode as we discuss:🔴 Hellberg’s tactics vs Bristol City⚽ What went wrong in the final third📊 Boro’s recent form & confidence levels🎄 Boxing Day home fixture vs Blackburn Rovers🤝 Player performances & subs - Tommy Conway & David Strelec up front🔮 January transfer targets & priorities - new centre forward required?🤕 Impact of Riley McGree on the sidelinesCan Kim Hellberg keep Boro on track to achieve promotion to the Premier League?

Kim Hellberg’s Boro make it 4 wins in a row with a 3–1 victory over QPR at the Riverside.The Typical Boro Podcast breaks down yet another impressive performance, including the 1-2 away win at Charlton in midweek, and discusses whether Boro’s momentum can continue in the Championship.We discuss: • Boro in the top 2 for Christmas • Kim Hellberg’s bold team selections • Morgan Whittaker scoring in 6 consecutive games • Tommy Conway scores the penaltyIs it too early to get carried away, or are Middlesbrough going back to the Premier League with Kim Hellberg at the helm??

A stunning 1-4 away win at Hull City for Kim Hellberg’s Boro means they stay in the top 2!Join Dicko, Bandy and guest Chris Saunders as they discuss:🔥 Morgan Whittaker’s scoring streak⚽ David Strelec back on the scoresheet✨ Alex Gilbert’s surprise return🧠 Hellberg’s tactical tweaks💬 What this performance means going forwardHas Hellberg already transformed Boro? Let us know in the comments! #Boro #KimHellberg #podcast #football

Kim Hellberg becomes the latest Middlesbrough manager to get a victory in his first game in charge! Join Bandy, Dicko and guest Simon as they discuss Morgan Whittaker's late winner against Derby County, midweek disappointment against Coventry City, and more!

A frustrating afternoon for Boro ended in a 1-1 away draw against Oxford United, with Adi Viveash once again taking charge of the team before the expected arrival of Kim Hellberg from Sweden as the new head coach. Join the lads as they discuss all the key points from the game and preview the tough fixture against Coventry City.

Despite all of the drama surrounding Rob Edwards and Wolves, Boro managed to win against Birmingham at the Riverside! Two Teessiders, Hayden Hackney and Dael Fry, fired Boro to victory.What next for Boro as they go into the international break? Who will be the next Middlesbrough manager?Join Bandy, Dicko and Cuts as they discuss fans' questions, the Rob Edwards to Wolves saga, the midweek draw away to Leicester City, and the spectacular win in the circumstances against Birmingham with Adi Viveash at the helm.

A tough afternoon for Boro away to Watford as Rob Edwards' return to Vicarage Road ended in a heavy 3-0 defeat. Join Dicko, Cuts and special guest Ry (Inrictus) as they discuss what went wrong in the game, and how things can be improved in time for Middlesbrough's next fixture away to Leicester City.

Join the lads as they discuss Middlesbrough's midweek away win against Sheffield Wednesday and the draw at home against Wrexham. Expect debates on the system Rob Edwards is playing, how Boro can get more out of Nypan, Sene and Strelec, and how the Fan Zone could be improved with investment.

Boro are back to winning ways after the international break! A massive win at the Riverside against Ipswich Town came after Sol Brynn saved a penalty, Ipswich scored an own goal, and Morgan Whittaker got his first goal for the club since signing earlier this year!Join the lads as they discuss all of the Friday night championship football drama here!

Rob Edwards sees his Boro team lose in the league for the first time after this weekend’s 1-0 away defeat to Portsmouth. Hear all the key points here!

Boro legend John Hendrie joins Dicko and Cuts to discuss the draw away to Southampton and answer fans’ questions about his time at the club.

David Strelec and Kaly Sène were on the scoresheet as Boro beat West Brom 2-1 on Friday night to stay of the Championship! Hear Dicko, Bandy and Simon discuss all the key points from the game.

Hear the lads discuss all the key talking points from yesterday’s 2-2 draw away to Preston North End!

4 wins in a row for Boro means that we go top of the Championship! Hear the lads discuss how Boro won 1-0 at home to Sheffield United.

Live stream episode with The Red Radio.

Rob Edwards’ reds win 0-3 away against Millwall at the Den. Hear the lads’ thoughts on this and more!

Rob Edwards’ Boro see their first win as they defeated Swansea City 1-0 at the Riverside, thanks to Dael Fry’s goal. Hear the lads’ reaction and main talking points.

Welcome to a brand new season of the Typical Boro podcast! Journalist Craig Johns joins us this week to discuss all things transfers, pre-season, and club finances.

Rob Edwards is the new Boro boss - will he lead us to success??

A special episode as the news broke today regarding Michael Carrick’s Boro departure. Hear Dicko and Bandy’s reaction here.

Middlesbrough's season ends in another defeat at the hands of Coventry City, with no chance of the play-offs. A 10th placed finish in the Championship, 18 defeats, and 5 points worse off than last season. The question on many Boro fans' minds - sack or back Michael Carrick?

The 0-0 draw with Norwich means that Boro are 9th in the league with an away trip to Coventry City standing in their way…

A costly away defeat for Boro at Hillsborough on Easter Monday… Can Boro still make the playoffs??

Dicko, Bandy, and Cuts discuss the double defeat this week to Leeds United and Millwall. Is promotion via the play-offs still on the cards for Michael Carrick’s Boro?

The usual trio of Bandy, Cuts, and Dicko are joined by Sarah Holloway to discuss Boro’s latest win against Blackburn away, the tricky next fixture against Leeds United, and discuss play-off prospects!

The Typical trio discuss Boro's 2-1 home win against Oxford, which was significantly harder work than the 2-6 reverse fixture!

Bandy, Dicko, and Cuts discuss Boro's previous two games against QPR and Luton Town ahead of the international break! Can Boro still make the playoffs?

Join the trio of Dicko, Bandy and Cuts as they discuss Boro’s away defeat to Swansea City!

John Cutler returns for a more positive discussion after Boro's back-to-back wins against Stoke City and Derby County!

5 defeats in a row for Middlesbrough is this week's talking point for Bandy and Dicko.