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However in the haste to drive me to James Cook Hospital I only had time to wear a smock, no underwear, no spectacles, and no other clothing but fortun...

Today was a landmark in my recovery as I was able to get myself unaided out of bed for the first time in over 3 months. Of course I still relied on my...

Obviously my choice of England Test cricketers could have included Graham Gooch, John Edrich, David Gower, Peter May and Colin Cowdrey, it’s always a ...

I know many diasborians are watching the Ashes cricket series as well as I. But always intrigued by numbers I have discovered the complete set of pers...

Struggling to grip a pen or even a spoon I’m grateful for the concern shown by fellow diasborians. At the moment I’m looking forward to the cricket As...

Let’s forget about last season, no excuses Boro were clearly not quite good enough and I don’t expect them to reach the playoffs next season, perhaps ...

It would be remiss of me not to thank Bob and Andy for all their hard work in producing previews of Boro’s matches, but also the work of Werder and es...

At least the Boro have won some silverware this season. It may not be the football club, but the Rugby Union fifteen have just won the Yorkshire Cup b...

As one of the few who anticipated that defeat last night I take no pleasure in being correct. As Philip stated let’s take a break from football until ...

Anyone who has read Arthur Appleton’s “Hot Bed of Soccer” can be in no doubt that Middlesbrough Football Club IS and always HAS BEEN a big club. I ag...

Following another shambolic display by Yorkshire CCC the news that Jonny Bairstow has repiaced Chris Woakes in the England team is excellent news alth...

In my opinion Boro must attack and score early. That’s what I found so boring yesterday, that Boro especially in the second half didn’t go for the jug...

The Mackems must be rubbing their hands in glee! In what was one of the most boring of matches by Boro who seem to have lost their way, and I can’t se...

I’m not particularly a Sunderland fan but I’m pleased they won today quite deservedly in my opinion and have a good chance of reaching Wembley where M...

I NEVER worry about football or Boro or things in general nowadays that I have no control over. I wasn’t always like that, but in the great scheme of ...

Based on the performances since Michael Carrick became manager, l agree that Boro WOULD and SHOULD win the playoffs, but based on current form Boro ha...

What is the point of having a two leg playoff? I agree that it prolongs the season and gives more clubs some purpose. However the National League, plu...

Sometimes past statistics are worth considering when forecasting today’s matches, so here are three facts that might eliminate any doubts that Boro ma...

Music doesn’t let you down as there are never any losers if one watches your favourite singers, lyricists or musicians. Depending on my mood I much pr...

My problem as a 5 feet 5 weakling is that I’m unable to increase my weight which has dropped from an overweight 12 stone to 10 stone despite not drink...

Although Diasboro was formed specifically for opinions about Middlesbrough Football Club, it has become a forum for many diverse subjects, my abiding ...

With other things on my mind this week I didn’t look at my iPad yesterday so until l had a telephone conversation with Clive Hurren last night I was u...

I reckon that Boro need to beat Coventry next Monday if only to eliminate them from the playoffs, as I’d much prefer to face Millwall in the playoffs ...

I enjoyed my chat with Forever Dormo a couple of months back and send my best wishes to his wife hoping that she is now well on the road to a full rec...

Thanks to everyone who has supported me in my hour of need, especially Deleriad whose knowledge of palliative care has boosted my ego. It’s been sugge...

I’m not sure whether this is the end of my existence or the beginning of the end but I’m now being considered for palliative care. I’ve always been aw...

As a great supporter of our local teams I thought I’d give folks an insight into how the season has evolved. Having written about Hartlepool United’s ...

I wasn’t sure where to give my thoughts on Hartlepool United’s likely relegation to the National League, but as many Boro fans were grateful for allow...

Not too sure that Luton will finish 3rd yet. If Blackburn beat Luton, then the Hatters might find it difficult to overcome Hull City on the evidence o...

A few hours of ‘liegen schweigen’ from me about today’s match, suffice to say how gutted I am about Hartlepool’s defeat and the rain at Hove yesterday...