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@original-fat-bob Tommy Conway epitomises everything that is going well at the moment. Whenever any Boro player scores, he is first in there to congra...
@presidentjump Yes, I think that if a squad behaves well and gets involved seriously in community issues and help, then there is a bonding benefit for...
@lenmasterman that's a great post Len and, I suspect, if not bang on the money, then very close to it indeed. I don't think fans or the local media ...
@jarkko I guess we're all enjoying the break and lapping up the new hype. That's a very good point about a marquee player and yes, Tuncay was probab...
@original-fat-bob yes the tone of the blog is outstanding and I think its what we all appreciate. Also, while opinions can vary (an imperative anywa...
I'm in several minds about Azaz. On his day, his attacking creativity can be very good indeed and he has a skill set that not many other players ha...
@werdermouth I agree fully with all your thoughts. I think though, that we'd all more amenable/open minded to such signings if we didn't sell player...
While the Opta stats predict a hard start to the season and the consensus on here seems to be that the first 10 games are challenging, I feel this is ...
@werdermouth As well as Steve Gibson's somehow £350 million jump in the 2024 Sunday Times list, he is not there at all in this year's same list. Des...
As a fan, it's never nice to see the club sell 'one of our own' and to a large extent it goes against the grain of why any fan supports their local te...
@jarkko I'm half and half Welsh too but was brought up in the north-east, hence the Boro. I also opted for Wales as my national team. Not sure what th...
Well, Rob sounds pleased and positive and the smiles seem very genuine so good for them. I don't know much about Adi at all but he looks a decent catc...
Looking at Werdermouth's listing of the last seven Boro bosses is depressing stuff. Karanka to Monk to Pulis to Woodgate to Warnock to Wilder then C...
@original-fat-bob That's much more like it, a serious upgrade on all other names discussed to-date. But AI says Marco Rose's salary at RB Leipzig wa...
@lenmasterman Thanks Len
I've never warmed to Sunderland and always found them to be an unrealistic club in terms of how they perceive and rate themselves. Their team, this se...
@martin-bellamy I think your initial assessment was bang on. Borges has only shown himself since the recent centre back crisis and which he has helped...
I love OFB's inside intel and it is one of the many contributions that helps set this site apart. Getting a full picture from the club or Gazette is n...
@andy-r That's an outstanding post Andy and it's very difficult/impossible to argue with any of it. I do hope Carrick's time is not up, now or in th...
An excellent and balanced analysis from Werdermouth and SelywnOz. The thought of another Pulis or Warnock or Wilder as head coach is atrocious. Ditt...
@original-fat-bob that's very uplifting to hear and well done. It brings an upbeat tone to what has been a miserable few weeks. It's time we all start...
A lovely piece Len, really enjoyable. As for the match, a high scoring affair seems about right, 3-3 maybe but aided with a Boxing Day home win, wou...
Hi OFB, I'm very happy to chip in with any previews. Please just let me know what suits and I'd be delighted to help out. Cheers
@lenmasterman I love stories like this, Really, it's what it's all about.
@original-fat-bob I'd love to hear from Mogga. Forget football, an outstanding person full stop. I'm not so sure though I'd like to see him back at ...
Len, That's a first rate 'other side of the argument' post about Wilder and Hackney. With respect, and I imagine Clive would think similarly, I t...
An excellent from the heart piece Clive that I'm sure resonates with pretty much every Boro supporter. There was nothing to remotely admire about Wi...
An excellent, and emotive, opener Len. Thank you. The Conway/Coburn conundrum is strange but we must assume Carrick knows what he's doing here. Al...
Great season starter Len, thank you. Like many Boro fans, I begin each season on the pessimistic side of the ledger and close my eyes to most things...
Hi Bob, I'm another longtime site reader and another Australia based Boro fan (from Darlo though in the Jack Charlton and John Neal days). I'm als...