Smogzilla

Erm, hello @TheJew!? You're supposed to spread negativity remember. That's the rules. Defeat is inevitable.

Some slick patterns of play there. Clearly missing sharpness but that will come.

Not out yet lad.

Fingers crossed, I did wonder if that tweet from that journalist earlier was hinting at a departure.

Could also be other targets that we just haven't heard of yet. Most of our signings so far have only come to light when the transfers were all but complete. Even Dieng was pretty far along before it leaked.

I'm starting to think that Chuba will stay to be honest after the last few weeks. There's been so little chatter about interest in him. You'd think the club would be dropping stories in the press to get a bidding war going if he was off. From his perspective, he might leave his options open and stay with us for now. He could run down his contract and be a free agent next year, which could mean a better wage. Or He could see how we start the season this year then sign a contract later in the season IF it looks like we're headed up.

https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/middlesbrough-injury-latest-chuba-akpom-27330064?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar Carrick expects everybody missing to be back within a week or two. Offering an update, Carrick said: “It’s just that time of year really. You pick up a few niggles and some boys come back with issues that they have to work on to get up to speed. We have a few knocks and niggles throughout the squad, but nothing serious. We would expect everyone back in the group over the course of the next week or two." Al

Every pre season.

Maddo seemed impressed with Stott. Sounded like he had a good game in the middle.

looks suboptimal

live scenes from York

AJ Matthews back on the bench again after scoring last night. Decent 24 hours for the you g lad 👍

Howson was in Portugal definitely but not this week.

Good morning, this is the weekly Alan Nixon post. There IS a Boro story from Nixon tonight/tomorrow. See if we can guess what it could be based on the other teams listed.

Flip the FBs and that's correct I reckon

Definitely more of a LCB these days. Big lad. Could probably do a job at Lb still like. Pacey.

I'm not McNairs biggest fan to be honest. If we can get a reasonable fee I'd be happy for us to ship him off.

I'm a Corned Beef Supremacist

Shea Charles

Will be a split squad I reckon. Won't be seeing a 1st 11 just now.

It should not be Lenihan v Fry. It's Lenihan and Fry. Two very different defenders in terms of strengths and style. Work nicely in tandem.

That's a stinker of a kit. Looks cheap and nasty