What happens next? Championship football is suspended until at least April 3 due to the coronavirus crisis. But what happens when the season resume? Will the season resume? Will games be played behind closed doors? Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers to discuss the big questions facing league bosses in the coming weeks. Our writers discuss what the delay means for Boro. What will happen to the players out of contract in the summer? And what about loanees? For informat...
Mar 16, 2020•23 min
Boro sunk to their heaviest defeat at Elland Road in more than 40 years on Saturday, going down 4-0 to Marcelo Bielsa's side. Boro got off to the worst possible start against Leeds - and it didn't get much better. The result leaves Boro just one place above the relegation zone and having won just once in their last 12 games. Dominic Shaw and Philip Tallentire picked the bones out of the game as they travelled home from Elland Road on Saturday night, and they also looked at some crucial weeks ahe...
Dec 01, 2019•23 min
Christian Ziege has been reminiscing during the international break and Martin Braithwaite has been scoring for Denmark - which prompted us to have a chat about Boro villains on the podcast this week. Gaston Ramirez may well get a mention..... From villains to heroes, Dominic Shaw and Anthony Vickers also discuss George Friend on the back of our sit-down interview with the club captain during the break. Finally, we look ahead to the visit of Hull City this weekend. For information regarding your...
Nov 20, 2019•26 min
Another international break?! Boro break for the third international stoppage of the season on the back of a 2-2 draw at QPR. The performance was better but Boro are now nine games without a win. Plenty has happened since our last podcast so there was lots for the lads to get stuck into on the latest Tripe Supper. Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers talk the league position, Woodgate's insistence that the table is lying, the way the manager deals with the press and Boro's challen...
Nov 13, 2019•36 min
What will Steve Gibson be thinking after Middlesbrough's disappointing start to the season? Boro went into the break on the back of a dismal display at Birmingham, which came just a week after a shocker at home to Sheffield Wednesday. But the chairman won't panic, says Anthony Vickers. Vic joins Philip Tallentire and Dominic Shaw in our latest Boro podcast reflecting on the season so far and discussing whether Woodgate's side are facing a relegation battle this season. For information regarding ...
Oct 12, 2019•25 min
What's gone wrong for Jonathan Woodgate's Boro in the last few weeks? Things were looking up going into the last international break after an impressive display at Bristol City and Boro returned to action with a win over Reading. But one point from a possible 12 in the four games since and three desperately disappointing performances have set alarm bells ringing. Woodgate says Boro need to do the basics right and questioned the confidence of his side after Friday's defeat at Birmingham City. On ...
Oct 06, 2019•27 min
Garry Monk returns to the Riverside. The former boss is back in the dugout on Teesside for the second time since leaving Boro in December of 2017. Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire reflect on Monk's tenure in this week's Tripe Supper podcast. Phil describes the time as a "strange chapter in the club's history" while Anthony assesses why Monk is set for a frosty reception from the home fans. Was he the best candidate for the job when he was appointed? And was his sacking fair? Monk has made a...
Sep 27, 2019•22 min
Almost a week has passed since the win over Reading but replays of Darren Randolph's saves are still doing the rounds. Plenty of praise has followed for the keeper - and a discussion about whether he's the best Boro signing of the last decade. What do you reckon? That's discussed on our latest Tripe Supper podcast, as is Boro's keepers of the past and how Randolph compares. We also look ahead to this weekend's trip to Cardiff City in the Championship. Join Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Ant...
Sep 20, 2019•33 min
One month down. The curtain came down on the first month of the season for Boro with an entertaining 2-2 draw at Ashton Gate on Saturday. For Jonathan Woodgate, there were plenty of positives to take from the game, including the return of Dael Fry and a superb display from Britt Assombalonga. On the way back from Bristol, Dominic Shaw and Philip Tallentire recorded a Tripe Supper reflecting on the draw and the first month of the campaign. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast....
Sep 01, 2019•29 min
Who gets the nod in Jonathan Woodgate's first choice Boro defence? The manager has been forced into changes in his backline in the first few weeks of the season, with both Hayden Coulson and George Friend battling injuries. He's alternated betweem Anfernee Dijksteel and Jonny Howson at right-back. And at centre-half, he'll soon have Dael Fry ready and available. So who will play? And will it be a back four or will the head coach be tempted to tinker with the shape? That's on the agenda for our l...
Aug 21, 2019•35 min
There's barely been time to pause for breath since Boro's season kicked-off with a six-goal thriller Luton. Last week saw the summer transfer window close with Middlesbrough landing some, but not all, of their targets. Then, at the weekend, Jonathan Woodgate's men were unfortunate to lose in controversial circumstances to Brentford after a mesmerising first half and a slightly disappointing second 45 minutes. And, coming up this week is a Carabao Cup tie against Crewe and a visit to pointless Bl...
Aug 12, 2019•27 min
That's entertainment! Boro and Luton played out a six goal thriller in a quite brilliant opening fixture of the Championship season. Once the dust had settled and heartrates settled, Dominic Shaw and Anthony Vickers sat down to reflect on an enthralling 90 minutes at Kenilworth Road. Our writers talk the positives, the things that 'got lost' on a dramatic night, Woodgate's pride and reaction and also touch on transfers ahead of next week's deadline. For information regarding your data privacy, v...
Aug 02, 2019•16 min
The new season is here. And so is a new Tripe. In our latest podcast, Dominic Shaw and Philip Tallentire look ahead to the 2019/20 campaign. We reflect on the summer and the pre-season games and talk transfers with a week of the window to go. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 01, 2019•43 min
Boro are expected to announce their new manager in the next seven days. Chairman Steve Gibson has spent the last three weeks assessing his options and speaking to candidates as Boro look for a replacement for Tony Pulis. With a decision expected soon, we asked fans for questions or subjects they wanted discussing in this week's Tripe Supper. Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire for the latest podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about yo...
Jun 08, 2019•30 min
There's no new Middlesbrough manager in place yet, but when he is appointed what are his priorities at Rockliffe? Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire to discuss that very subject in this week's Tripe Supper Boro podcast. We also look at Boro's transfer strategy this summer and what kind of players they'll be targeting. On the subject of transfers, likely departures crop up - with the conversation turning to Martin Braithwaite. What does the future hold for the Danish ...
May 30, 2019•42 min
What type of manager are Boro looking for? And who fits the bill? In our latest Tripe Supper Boro podcast, Anthony Vickers says Steve Gibson wants a "radical change of mentality" at the club. Gibson continues to assess his options as Boro look for a Tony Pulis replacement. Jonathan Woodgate remains the favourite with the bookies, and he's discussed at length in this week's podcast. Slavisa Jokanovic is also mentioned, as is a left-field name who isn't included in the odds at all. Join Dominic Sh...
May 22, 2019•41 min
Tony Pulis has left the building. The Welshman's exit was confirmed on Friday morning, with the club opting against extending his contract at the club. His departure came as no surprise. In fact, it's felt inevitable for a little while. After the dust had settled, Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers recorded a Tripe Supper podcast, reflecting on Pulis's time in charge, discussing his exit and turning their attention to what happens next. For information regarding your data privac...
May 18, 2019•26 min
The curtain has come down on a season that ended in disappointment for Middlesbrough. Despite winning at Rotherham, Boro missed out on the top six and the club must now look ahead to a third successive season in the Championship. On the back of the 46th and final fixture, our writers Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers looked back on the season and discussed what went wrong. Tony Pulis's tenure and his mitigation is discussed at length. Despite the disappointment, our writers als...
May 07, 2019•38 min
How did we end up here? How did Boro end up in this position in the final week of the season? The battle for sixth place will go down to the final weekend but to stand a realistic chance Boro are relying on Swansea taking points off Derby in midweek. In our latest Tripe Supper podcast, Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire. Our writers assess the battle for sixth spot but also look at the bigger picture for the club. For information regarding your data privacy, visit ac...
Apr 30, 2019•37 min
The Tripe Supper returns! In our first podcast of 2019 - sorry about the wait - we reflect on a disappointing week for Boro and look ahead to the crucial remaining games. Then what? What does the future hold for Boro? And for Tony Pulis? Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers, with the trio looking ahead to what Phil describes as an "intriguing couple of months". The Championship play-off picture is discussed as well as some big decisions for Pulis and the mood of the fa...
Mar 24, 2019•37 min
We're approaching a crucial period of the season for Boro. Tony Pulis's side are five games without a win with fans increasingly vocal in their frustrations with the approach and the lack of goals. Boro have the chance to get back to winning ways with three successive games against Championship strugglers, but can Pulis get and keep the supporters on side? Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers for our latest Tripe Supper podcast, reflecting on the recent struggle, 2018 ...
Dec 21, 2018•35 min
With a couple of wins on the bounce, Boro head for Preston in fine fettle. So as we approach the midway point of the Championship season, is the play-off picture starting to take shape? That's discussed in our podcast this week. Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers also take Martin Braithwaite, Britt Assombalonga and the January loan decisions facing Pulis For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Nov 26, 2018•25 min
January will soon be upon us. So how will Boro approach the January window? What type of players will they go for...and what are the chances of landing their targets? And what about departures? Will anyone leave? And will they need replacing? All of the above questions are discussed in our latest Tripe Supper Middlesbrough podcast, as Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choi...
Nov 14, 2018•32 min
Boro welcome Crystal Palace to the Riverside looking for a Premier League scalp as they target a spot in the last eight of the Carabao Cup. Tony Pulis has promised to make "lots" of changes for the game. So who comes in? And do any of the fringe figures deserve an opportunity in the league? The names of Marcus Tavernier and Lewis Wing are on the lips of many fans at the minute, so the pair are discussed by Dominic Shaw, Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire in our latest podcast. They also discu...
Oct 30, 2018•28 min
We're almost a third of the way through the Championship season and the table paints a pretty picture for Middlesbrough and Tony Pulis. That despite the fact Boro are struggling for goals. Pulis's side have now fired a blank in their last three homes games, with the manager airing his frustrations at spurned opportunities after the midweek draw with Rotherham. Our writers discuss the goal shortage, the three strikers and Martin Braithwaite's form in this week's podcast. They also look ahead to h...
Oct 24, 2018•31 min
A lot has changed since Boro's last visit to Hillsborough. The manager, for one. Just hours after the win at Sheffield Wednesday in December of last year, Garry Monk was sacked, paving the way for Tony Pulis to take charge. In this week's Boro podcast, our writers discuss the game, Monk's exit, Pulis's appointment and what the Welshman has changed in the last 10 months. And they obviously look ahead to the game on Friday night as Boro look to bounce back from the defeat at home to Nottingham For...
Oct 18, 2018•36 min
Is Boro a graveyard for strikers? In recent seasons a string of frontmen have fallen short of the goal standard set by heroes of the past. But why? In this latest episode of the Tripe Supper podcast, Phil Tallentire and Anthony Vickers put the focus on firepower and examine the options Tony Pulis has up front. Jordan Hugill has been taking stick, but is it fair to slate him when he is ploughing a lone furrow without support? What is best way to get the best out of the Hemlington handful? Will it...
Oct 09, 2018•24 min
Middlesbrough's squad is deep and packed with quality. But the squad will be put to full use in the coming weeks, says Tony Pulis, as he looks to shuffle his pack in a bid to negotiate a testing spell of two-game weeks. Rotation is inevitable - but are any Boro players undroppable as things stand? That is discussed by Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Chris Garbutt in this week's podcast. They also talk about the return of Rudy Gestede and striker pecking order at the club. For information reg...
Sep 21, 2018•32 min
Adam Clayton. Grant Leadbitter. Jonny Howson. Paddy McNair. Stewart Downing. Lewis Wing. George Saville. Mo Besic. Boro are extremely strong in the centre of midfield - but how will the battle for spots play out in the coming weeks? Tony Pulis has been using three central midfielders of late but the Boro boss has eight players jostling for those spots. Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire to discuss the engine room headache for the manager in this week's Tripe Supper p...
Sep 12, 2018•35 min
Half a dozen games into the Championship season and Boro are ticking along lovely. Unbeaten and joint top of the league as well as advancing to the third round of the Carabao Cup - it's been a very promising start to the campaign. As the league action halts for a fortnight for the first international break of the season, we get together for our first Tripe Supper podcast of the campaign and reflect on the last month. Dominic Shaw, Anthony Vickers and Chris Garbutt also discuss Boro's summer tran...
Sep 03, 2018•31 min
