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SUPER AL | Tom Flight penned this quality article on the ultimate Boro enigma Alen Boksic.
Classy goals. Amazing skill. 100% application (Well maybe not the last one).
A superb player who continued the tradition of big names at Boro.
Read it here - shorturl.at/fjSZ9
101 GREAT GOALS | Ian Smith shares his top 5 goals on the pod this week with Tom Flight asking the questions.
From the early 90s at Ayresome to the early 00s in the Prem, Ian has selected some classic goals by iconic players.
Listen on Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.
https://spotify.link/EScTIIJ2RDb
BIG MAL | We are looking back at those dark 80s days today on the Boro Mag Substack.
Colin Galloway takes us back to Malcolm Allison and some crazy decisions on and off the pitch.
Read it here - https://shorturl.at/hoOY7
THAT WINNING FEELING | After the start we’ve had every win feels pretty good doesn’t it.
Editor Rob Fletcher takes a look at a pretty good week for .
Pre-match read to get you in the mood for tonight.
https://shorturl.at/hnAKW
BORO IN THE DARK AGES | So it’s time to remember the 80s. Not the end part when it was all winning and flying up the leagues. No. It’s the early days. The dark days.
Still, it’s Boro. So never dull.
Read it now - https://shorturl.at/dipOX
ALIVE AND KICKING | Editor Rob Fletcher looks back at the first season of the Premier League. were there for that inaugural season.
It started well, then tailed off. Typical Boro.
Read it now - https://shorturl.at/fKT67
#1992
FLIGHTS OF FANCY | Rob Fletcher takes a look back at some of the players we signed (and didn’t) in the heady days of the Robbo era.
Read it here - https://shorturl.at/gpu15
Who do you wish we had signed? Let us know in the comments.
THE BULLETIN | Does Carrick have a clue?
New episode of the Boro Mag podcast is out now. Editor Rob Fletcher looks back on the last two games and tries to work out what Carrick is doing.
Listen now - https://spotify.link/RJ3soOb2iDb
GOLDEN BOY | New for Boro Mag from James Howell.
Wilf Mannion : Canary in the Mine.
A long read that tells the story of the South Bank lad who became a legend.
Read it here - https://shorturl.at/ckvD3
101 GREAT GOALS | Tom Flight is back on the mic for another podcast episode this week.
Remembering some classic goals from their fandom is author and journo Phil Spencer.
How do your favourite goals compare?
Listen now - https://shorturl.at/bnpS4
THE FABRIC OF BORO | So we’re in the 2000s. The worst decade for football shirts. Ian Smith has been at the keyboard and bashed out some words on the 00/01 away shirt. Give it a read.
Here it is - https://shorturl.at/hCLU5
A LAST GLIMPSE OF GENIUS | Flashes of brilliance with moments of challenge. Tom Flight tells the story of Gazza’s time at Boro. It certainly had some ups and downs.
Read it now at Boro Mag - https://shorturl.at/wBKU6
THE BEAMBACK | Rob Fletcher is back with a look at a classic Boro game.
It’s the Riverside Stadium. February ‘98. Coca-Cola Cup semi. 2-1 down on aggregate. Branca is definitely not playing. Hopes are high.
Could Boro beat Liverpool?
Listen to the pod - https://shorturl.at/hjtK0
WHAT NEXT? | Rob Fletcher writes this week about the state of play for Boro. We need to:
🔺REASSESS
🔺REGROUP
🔺REALIGN
🔺RESTART
See what you think.
Read it here - https://shorturl.at/efSWX
THE FABRIC OF BORO | Who remembers The Magic Man?
1997/98. Another cup final. Promotion on the last day. Some brilliant football and the sight of Paul Merson in a Boro shirt. Ian Smith takes us down memory lane.
Read it on Substack here - https://shorturl.at/hlqD7
NEW PODCAST | Launching tomorrow is The Bulletin. A new episode from editor Rob Fletcher.
Talking:
🔺 The new digital Boro Mag
🔺 The start to the season
🔺 The transfers
🔺 The future
If you’ve got any questions for the pod get them sent in.
BRYAN AND VIV | No, not the cover for Robson and Jerome's next big hit but Boro's management duo starting out in 1994/95.
What an impact they had on the club. Coming up to 30 years since that promotion season.
THE FABRIC OF BORO | In a new series Ian Smith mines his memory bank to match classic kits to moments in his life.
First up is a classic. It’s 1994. Bryan Robson has arrived. And Boro are in green.
Read it here - https://shorturl.at/fCD57
STEWY | A very young Stewart Downing at Old Trafford. What a player he was in those early days. Sometimes forget how young and gifted he was. Could beat a man. Quick. Brilliant crosser.
THE WIZARD OF OZ | Where does Riley McGree fit in?
🔴 What has changed from last season?
🔴 Why isn't he starting?
🔴 Should he be in the first XI?
🖊️ Rob Fletcher looks at McGree's start to the season.
Find it here - https://shorturl.at/chzGU
Where does Riley McGree fit in?
1996 | Boro hammered Huddersfield 5-1 in the third round of the Coca-Cola Cup. Ravanelli bagged a hat trick as his scoring exploits continued.
LISTEN | Catch up with the new 101 Great Goals podcast on your pod provider.
Host chats to Boro Mag editor about his 5 favourite goals from his life as a Boro fan.
Link here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/15vOxV51IQcUHLRytOYrPs?si=-JTwu96YSzKiZrYzRAQaBQ
REMEMBER THIS? | A classic VHS. Now brought to life with and his new Boro Mag podcast.
Listen on your podcast provider or have a look at the link in bio.
101 GREAT GOALS | A podcast! 🎙️
Remember that classic 90s video celebrating Boro goals? We do. So we made a podcast inspired by it!
Tom Flight hosts a new format featuring a guest talking through their most important goals.
Listen here - https://shorturl.at/bhsH7
CHUBA | He’s officially left us. That doesn’t mean we can’t still write about .
In his latest piece for Boro Mag Ian James Smith tells the story of a returning Chuba, his son and an incredible season.
What’s your favourite moment?
Check out the article here - https://shorturl.at/ftHPS
29 REASONS | Chuba Akpom might be on his way to Ajax.
We might have lost 29 goals.
But there are still plenty of reasons to love him.
29 reasons to be precise.
Read why we should love here - shorturl.at/tHPS2
THE BEAMBACK | Listen to the new Boro Mag now. These episodes will be hosted by editor who will be joined by an array of guests to look back at classic Boro games.
First up v in May ‘97 with one team going for the title and the other fighting to stay up. joins the chat to give detail and insight into this incredible game.
Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qeBTX1seLcamWPGuJj42w?si=ll0dHaKcTiSfY3BMtTT82g
SAMMY | We will be seeing that smile a lot this season. Looking good so far from our Wizard of Oz.
THE NEARLY MEN | Karanka’s team from 2014/15. Some incredible moments and brilliant players.
⚽️ Bamford, Vossen and K**e leading the line
💪🏻 Solid defence with Gibson and Ayala
👥 Leads and Clayton in the middle
Read David Tooth’s take on that season here -
https://open.substack.com/pub/boromag/p/the-nearly-men?r=1o6rht&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
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CELEBRATIONS | There’s been a few iconic goals and celebrations down the years. What’s your favourite? Look out for our new Substack piece on this exact subject. Coming at noon today. Links in bio. #boro #goals #mfc #middlesbrough #middlesbroughfc #goalscorer #ravanelli #fjortoft #juninho #stuani
EXHIBITION | Boro Shirt Museum will be creating a unique display at Bloom Middlesbrough to showcase the incredible career of the legend that is Juninho. Here is a flavour of what you might see. #boro #utb #middlesbroughfc #mfc #juninho #brazil #classicfootballshirt
NEW MAG | Order your new Boro Mag - Vol. 4 now!
JOY | It doesn’t get much better than a moment like this. @dimster13 🙌🏻🙌🏻 #boro #mfc #middlesbrough #middlesbroughfc #goalkeeper #firstdivision #premierleague #promotion #riversidestadium
MUSTOE | A legend. Saw it all during the 90s. Promotion, relegation, cup finals, Robbie Mustoe was there. He even managed a goal or two. And this one was class. A move that ends with a cultured finish. Nonchalant. #boro #mfc #middlesbrough #middlesbroughfc #premierleague
DEADLINE DAY | Remember this? Boro made a January swoop for three players to stay competitive in the league. @mallyc11 was joined by Derby team mate Chris Riggott and Bolton striker Michael Ricketts. Listen to Malcolm tell this story on the Boro Mag Podcast this week. Link in bio. #football #boro #middlesbroughfv #footballpodcast #premierleague #transfers
JIMMY | What a signing. A bona fide striker of real class. Yes, he was getting older, but a real goal scorer. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink changed the mentality at the club with his high expectations and no nonsense attitude. A proper player. #UTB #boro
MACCARONE | McClaren splashed the cash in his second summer in charge. The £8.15m highly-rated youngster was destined for big things. His first goals against Fulham showed that clearly. Maybe not what we all expected, but his legacy is cemented forever. #boro #utb
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