We're joined by Middlesbrough's head of football Kieran Scott for a special episode of You Are My Boro.

Scott reflects on the summer transfer window and discusses Boro's business. He talks about the preparation for the window, the signings, keeping hold of key players and the deadline day situation with Emmanuel Latte Lath.

And he looks ahead and discusses how Boro's planning for future windows is already underway.

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Dom Shaw and Scott Wilson pay tribute to Sol Bamba after the former Middlesbrough defender's tragic passing. We look back on Bamba's short but memorable time at Boro and how he quickly established himself as a favourite on Teesside.

We reflect on the transfer window after last week's deadline and discuss the Emmanuel Latte Lath situation and the arrival of Ben Doak and George Edmundson.

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Scott and Dom answered your questions in a live episode of You Are My Boro on Tuesday morning.

We discussed the obvious next priority in the summer transfer window, Boro's clear midfield stance after the Aidan Morris signing and a fascinating battle for places in the heart of the defence.

We also talked Ryan Giles, Riley McGree and youth players hoping to force their way into Michael Carrick's plans.

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It's been a busy and extremely productive start to the summer for Middlesbrough. Luke Ayling and Delano Burgzorg are in - and they'll soon be followed by Aidan Morris.

Michael Carrick has signed a new contract and his younger brother Graeme has now joined the coaching team. 

Scott and Dom unpack the last couple of weeks, assess how the new signings fit in and discuss what's next in the summer transfer window after the players reported back to Rockliffe for pre-season.

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Middlesbrough are monitoring developments with former loanee Ryan Giles this summer - but what's his current situation after his loan spell at Hull City? And could he really be available this summer?

Scott and Dom discuss the full-back at length in this week's episode.

We also look at Riley McGree's contract situation and Boro's pre-season programme.

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Scott and Dom were over at Rockliffe this week to speak to Kieran Scott - so what did we learn from our sit-down with Boro's head of football?

We discuss the state of play with ins and outs this summer and the latest on Aaron Danks amid Bayern Munich's interest in the Boro coach.

And we have a very early look at next season's Championship after the make-up of the league was confirmed.

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Ahead of the summer transfer window, Scott and Dom break down Boro's squad and run through each department, discussing the strengths and weaknesses and Carrick's key decisions when it comes to in and outs and how the team will look next season.

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Dom Shaw and Scott Wilson answered your transfer questions in our latest episode of You Are My Boro.

We discuss Boro's summer priorities, what they're looking for in midfield, comments in the Italian media from Emmanuel Latte Lath's agent, the prospect of exits this summer and the plan for academy youngsters who have broken into the first team fold.

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The opening of the summer transfer window is more than a month away but Boro's plans are already emerging.

We look ahead to the window in our latest episode, discuss Boro's decision not to sign Sam Greenwood or Lewis O'Brien and assess their plans and priorities when it comes to new arrivals in the months ahead.

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So that's it, the end of the 2023/24 season.

It was an eighth place finish for Boro after the final day victory over Watford. Scott and Dom get together to reflect on the campaign, discuss the major moments and dish out their awards.

We'll be back this weekend to have an early look ahead to the summer and next week we'll record a live Q&A, so leave your questions in the comments section below.

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Boro are looking to sign off on a high when they host Watford this weekend - then what will the summer bring?

We preview the Watford game and discuss who is likely to stay and who's likely to go in the summer. We also reflect on the win at Cardiff and Alex Gilbert's contribution. What next for the former Brentford forward?

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Lewis O'Brien this week confirmed he'd be interested in making his Middlesbrough loan deal from Nottingham Forest permanent - so how likely is it to happen this summer? And what's Michael Carrick's view? And what does the future hold for Luke Ayling after talk of Sheffield United interest.

Dom Shaw and Scott Wilson discuss the Boro loanees, reflect on the defeat to Leeds United and look ahead to the trip to Cardiff City this weekend.

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We were at the Riverside on Monday for Boro's brilliant open training session - which went down a treat with fans. That's discussed in this week's episode of You Are My Boro as Dom Shaw is joined by Mark Drury from BBC Tees.

We reflect on the defeat at Derby, look ahead to Portsmouth and discuss Josh Coburn's situation amid transfer interest from Millwall. And we also talk Harley Hunt with the teenage summer signing quick to make an impact at Rockliffe.

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Boro vs Leeds United - the preview.

Dom and Scott are joined by Joe Donnohue (@JoeDonnohue) who covers Leeds for the Yorkshire Evening Post, to look ahead to Monday night's game at the Riverside.

We discuss Boro's best route to victory against Daniel Farke's side, the mood surrounding Leeds after their recent wobble in the automatic promotion race and the future of loanees Luke Ayling and Sam Greenwood.

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Scott and Dom reflect on the draws with Ipswich and Hull City and discuss how Boro approach the final weeks of the Championship season.

We talk Luke Ayling's future after a string of impressive displays from the Leeds United loanee, Rav van den Berg's comments in the Dutch media and an in-form youngster catching the eye for the Under-21s.

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Scott and Dom preview Boro's crunch trip to Hull City and tell of why they're optimistic Michael Carrick's side will pick up all three points.

We reflect on the win over Swansea, discuss Emmanuel Latte Lath's form and reveal our picks for the Player of the Year award.

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Six points adrift with six games to play, there's no doubt Boro are in the play-off picture - but can and will they finish in the top six?

And what does the future hold for Seny Dieng amid talk of transfer interest from Newcastle United, Ipswich and Sevilla. We assess Boro's goalkeeping situation and discuss Sol Brynn, who has impressed again out on loan.

Dom and Scott also preview this weekend's visit of Swansea City - and reminisce about memorable post-match press conference manager blasts.

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We're joined by former Middlesbrough kit manager Ste Aziz.

The Teessider takes us inside the Boro dressing room from 2006 to 2010, explaining how he started out as a kit man at just 18 and lifting the lid on his friendship with Gareth Southgate, his telling off from Gordon Strachan and the highs and lows of his time at his hometown club.

Having left Boro for Manchester City, Aziz tells the story behind Mario Balotelli's 'why always me?' shirt - and revisits the Sergio Aguero title-winning moment.

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Boro went into the international break on the back of the 0-0 draw with Blackburn, which frustrated head coach Michael Carrick.

We reflect on that game and discuss the Championship picture ahead of the final stretch of the season.

We assess about why Boro look set to come up short this season and react to a couple of changes behind the scenes at Rockliffe.

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Dom Shaw is joined by BBC Tees commentator Mark Drury to reflect on Boro's turnaround and discuss their play-off hopes after three successive wins.

We discuss the moment that sparked Boro's revival, the factors behind the transformation and how many wins are likely required to make the play-offs.

We also assess the fast approaching contract and loanee decisions that will need to be made in the summer.

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We were joined by boss of table topping Middlesbrough Women, Michael Mulhern, ahead of this weekend's game at the Riverside against Doncaster Belles.

Michael tells Dom about his route into the women's game, how he helped develop players who've gone on to become household names, his summer move to Boro and what supporters can expect at the Riverside this weekend.

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Middlesbrough head for Stoke this weekend looking to hit back after last week's Plymouth disappointment. Scott and Dom preview the game and discuss the talking points to come out of Michael Carrick's press conference.

We look ahead to the summer transfer window and what Boro will and won't be doing - and stress the importance of what happens before then.

We also turn back the clock 20 years and celebrate Boro's Carling Cup anniversary.

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Who saw that win at Leicester coming? Talk about Typical Boro! Now, can Michael Carrick's side build on it this weekend?

Scott and Dom reflect on the Leicester victory and preview the visit of Plymouth.

We also react to the outpouring of love and support for Tony Mowbray after it was announced this week the former Boro boss needs to take a break from management at Birmingham due to medical reasons.

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Leeds United 0-3 Middlesbrough. Enjoy that? We reflect on Boro's thumping victory at Elland Road and also talk Tommy Conway after the Bristol City striker's move was confirmed on Friday.

There's plenty of praise for Boro's recruitment team after what has been a hugely successful summer window so far - but what does Conway and Hamilton's arrival mean for others? Will there be any exits before the deadline?

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Middlesbrough's winless run extended to four games with defeats against Bristol City and Preston - so what's going wrong?

Scott and Dom discuss the issues that are plaguing Boro and potential fixes as Michael Carrick's side look to get back on track.

We look ahead to this weekend's trip to leaders Leicester City and also discuss this week's season ticket news.

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Matt Crooks is set to leave Middlesbrough, but will Jonny Howson be sticking around for at least one more year?

The club captain's contract expires at the end of this season but he's hoping for a new deal.

Scott and Dom discuss Howson's situation and also assess the imminent exit of Crooks, who is set to join Real Salt Lake.

We also preview this weekend's game against Bristol City and some interesting Carrick selection calls.

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We reflect on the 1-1 draw with Sunderland in our latest episode of You Are My Boro and discuss the main talking points to come out of the game.

We wade in to the Marcus Forss debate and whether he should be used as a striker by Michael Carrick.

On the subject of strikers, we reflect on the January window and Boro's efforts to bolster the forward line.

And how do Boro get out of this habit of throwing points away?

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The dust has settled on Boro's Carabao Cup semi-final defeat at Chelsea, as Scott and Dom reflect on what happened at Stamford Bridge.

We discuss the arrival of Luke Thomas, who joined on loan from Leicester City on Friday.

And we look ahead to the final days of the January window and assess the matters to be resolved.

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Will it be one of Boro's greatest nights? Michael Carrick's side head for Chelsea on Tuesday just 90 minutes away from Wembley. We preview Boro's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge, with team and injury news, Carrick's dilemma and predictions.

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What does the future hold for Morgan Rogers? Middlesbrough have turned down two bids from Aston Villa for the 21-year-old former Manchester City forward - so what happens next?

Scott and Dom discuss their understanding of the situation and how things could play out ahead of the transfer deadline at the end of the month.

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Things are coming together nicely for Middlesbrough but there's one obvious issue to address - up-front. The injuries to Emmanuel Latte Lath and Josh Coburn have left Boro with a big decision to make in the final fortnight of the summer transfer window. Scott and Dom discuss Boro's striker options in our latest episode. We also reflect on the debuts of Finn Azaz and Luke Ayling at Millwall.

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WHAT A NIGHT!

Scott and Dom reflect on Middlesbrough's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg win over Chelsea and take an early look at the return fixture at Stamford Bridge.

We also assess the signings of Finn Azaz and Luke Ayling and discuss what might come next.

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Tonight's the night!

Boro host Chelsea in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final in what has the makings of being one of the great Riverside nights.

Scott and Dom preview the game and discuss what's KEY if Boro are to stand any chance of making the final 20 years on from winning the competition.

We also assess the three ways to deal with Carrick's dilemma and have a moan at a harsh rule that has impacted Boro's preparations.

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The January transfer window is open so what are we to expect from Middlesbrough this month?

Scott and Dom discuss Boro's approach to the window and what is likely to happen in the weeks ahead.

We reflect on the defeat to Coventry and assess the talking points to come out of the festive period, before turning our attention to this weekend's visit of Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round.

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Boro got off the mark with an opening day win over Swansea City - now attention turns to the Carabao Cup trip to Leeds United.

How will Michael Carrick approach the tie at Elland Road and what could the starting XI look like?

We reflect on the Swansea win, preview Leeds and also bring you the latest on the transfer front.

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Happy New Year! Boro signed off 2023 with a win over Huddersfield Town - and Scott and Dom now reflect on the year as a whole. We discuss the start of the year, the play-off pain and the summer rebuild that followed. And we assess the first half of the current season, Boro's hopes for next year and make a couple of bold predictions.

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After Boro drew Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final, we report our findings from a Stamford Bridge scouting mission and take an early look ahead to the last four tie.

We bring you the latest on the Boro injury front after Dom spoke to Michael Carrick at Rockliffe on Thursday afternoon.

We also reveal our predictions ahead of what has the look of being a crucial week for Boro.

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Right then, to Port Vale for a big cup opportunity. Boro are 90 minutes away from reaching the last four of the League Cup for the first time since winning the competition 20 seasons ago. Scott and Dom preview tonight's game, discuss the injury and goalkeeper situation and reflect on Saturday's win at Swansea.

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Scott and Dom take stock of the Championship promotion picture as we approach the halfway stage of the season. Despite successive defeats, Boro are still very much involved and in contention ahead of the visit of Hull City. We preview the Hull game, bring you the latest on the injury front after chatting with Michael Carrick on Monday and reflect on a loan move if-only from a couple of years ago.

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Middlesbrough welcome Ipswich Town to the Riverside on Saturday - with Michael Carrick facing a lot of selection issues. We bring you the latest on the injury front after Carrick's press conference and preview the visit of the Tractor Boys and a fascinating reunion at the Riverside.

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Now the dust has settled, we try to make sense of that chaotic Leeds defeat and the talking points to arise from the game. And on the back of the Elland Road loss and the further selection setbacks, how could Boro line up against Ipswich?

We make an early prediction. Dom and Scott also reflect on Tony Mowbray's sacking at Sunderland and discuss what it might mean for Boro.

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To Elland Road - with belief. Boro might be in the middle of an injury crisis but they head for Leeds on the back of their most impressive home win of the season. Dom and Scott pick the bones out of the Preston hammering, discuss the injuries and preview Saturday's huge game.

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Championship action resumes this weekend as Boro head for Bristol City looking to build on that brilliant Leicester win before the break. We preview the trip to Ashton Gate, as well as discussing the talking points to come out of Michael Carrick's pre-match press conference. And we also reflect on Kieran Scott's interview earlier this week and what we learnt from his insightful chat with BBC Tees.

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It was a summer of change at Middlesbrough, with 12 new signings through the door - so how have the new lads fared so far? Dom and Scott give their verdict on Boro's summer newcomers.

We discuss Seny Dieng's immediate impact, Lukas Engel's show of character, Lewis O'Brien's desperate misfortune and an attacker with a big, big future. What are your thoughts so far on the signings? Who has impressed you most? Let us know.

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We were delighted to be joined by special guest Anthony Vickers on You Are My Boro.

Boro's club author tells us all about his new book, The Games That Shaped The Boro - which is out now.

There's a 'battle for the soul of football', the birth of the Ayresome Angels, that day in 1986, the game that never was and Eindhoven - and loads more. Anthony writes with great depth and colour on the fateful fixture list of sliding doors moments that shaped Boro's history.

And he gave us an entertaining teaser of what readers of the book can expect.

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It all starts this weekend for Middlesbrough, who host Swansea City on the opening day of the Championship season. So what's in store for the season ahead? Dom and Scott share their Boro and Championship predictions.

And we bring you the latest on the transfer front ahead of the arrival of Michah Hamilton from Manchester City. Will he be followed through the door by Tommy Conway?

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Boro signed off for the international break in style with that superb Leicester City victory, the best win of Carrick's tenure for two reasons, says Dom Shaw in our latest episode of You Are My Boro.

Dom and Scott Wilson reflect on the Leicester game in depth, discuss the international break and take an early look at January and how Boro are likely to approach the winter transfer window.

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Josh Coburn hit a double in last week's win at Plymouth and after his Man of the Match display is almost certain to keep his place for this weekend's visit of Leicester. Dom and Scott reflect on Coburn's summer of uncertainty and campaign so far and tell of their belief that the striker will get better and better this season - but could a striker still be on Boro's January wishlist?

We also preview the visit of Leicester and discuss Boro's injury problems.

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Is it time for Middlesbrough to start dreaming in the Carabao Cup?...

Twenty seasons after lifting the trophy, Boro have a glorious opportunity to reach the last four after being handed a quarter-final tie against Port Vale. Scott and Dom discuss that draw and reflect on the Exeter win.

We also look ahead to Saturday's trip to Plymouth as Michael Carrick's side look to get back to winning ways in the Championship. 

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Dom is joined by former Boro striker and England youngster Jonathan Franks. Franks talks about the mixed emotions of his Boro debut, a Gareth Southgate moment that followed and why he enjoyed playing for Gordon Strachan.

He reveals the best Boro player he played well and talks about why he ended up leaving the club. Fast forward a decade and Franks is now assistant manager at Whitby Town, who are targeting an FA Cup shock away at Bristol Rovers this weekend.

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