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Regis Le Bris says it will take him a week to pick the bones out of Sunderland's Manchester City defeat. Le Bris will focus on the positives but says his side must also learn from 'the lesson of the day'. His verdict 👇| #SAFC www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265660...

Regis Le Bris pinpoints 'lesson of the day' after Sunderland's Manchester City defeat

REGIS Le Bris says it will take him a week to pick the bones out of Sunderland's 5-3 defeat at Manchester City.

Maresca was right when he predicted #SAFC visit would be City's toughest test so far. But never could he have guessed it would play out like this! Keep playing like they have last two weekends & Sunderland beat anyone other than two teams they've played... www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265659...

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Breathless and brilliant first half. #SAFC positive and threatening going forward from minute one. Unfortunate to be behind. Undone by combination of defensive lapses and City quality. Le Fee & Brobbey class.

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🔄 Dayann Methalie makes #SAFC Premier League debut, replacing Reinildo in only change from last week's game against Arsenal. After dropping to bench in midweek vs AZ, Meunier, Ballard, Angulo & Brobbey back in for Hume, Alderete, Fofana and Isidor.

Two things can be true in assessing #Boro's start to the season. The positives can be acknowledged but so too the issues that need to be addressed and improved. ✍️ Analysis 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265656...

🏠Kim Hellberg: 'My mum watching the game at home says we need to concede fewer goals...' ❓So how does Hellberg ensure #Boro tighten up? 🗣️'We need to understand game management & how we suffer through periods in a better way' Full in-depth quotes👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265652...

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Kim Hellberg's verdict: 🤝 'It's very difficult to win here' - will 'take the draw' 🥅 On goals conceded: felt #Boro weren't 'clever' enough - on and off the ball 🔝 'The players have produced a very good start to the season' www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265651...

✍️ Birmingham 2-2 Boro: 🔺 The obvious areas to prioritise in the break after late let-off 🪄 One particularly noticeable element of ACD's performance ❤️ Lovely full-time moment www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265650...

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Unbeaten in six, one defeat in eight & another late goal but #Boro got away with one there. Three weeks now to work on the issues that were evident & costly in second half and have been through early weeks of season: defending, game-management & consistency from one half to next.

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That's another dreadful goal for #Boro to concede

Amario Cozier-Duberry again the difference. Two goals and assist in two and a half league games for #Boro. His ball retention under pressure is remarkable. He has no right to work that to Arfsten for goal. Boro got better as half went on.

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3⃣ #Boro changes with the fit again Malanda in alongside Arfsten & Peart-Harris. Borges, Berhalter and Conway drop out (all on bench). ❓Back three as was successful here last season or Malanda in midfield?

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📙 Adam Boyes has a bulging scrapbook full of career cuttings. Breakthrough at York, Man Utd trial, Championship transfer & two special guest FA Cup final appearances. Today, he's hoping to add to it with a Redcar Athletic giant-killing. ✍️ Interview 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265640...

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Boro's risk and reward as Hellberg responds to 'narrative'

📹🔴⚪️ 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙈𝙔 𝘽𝙊𝙍𝙊! 🗣️ Risk/reward and Hellberg's response to claims #Boro are too 'open' 🔁 Half-time substitutions 🪄 ACD's brilliance - again 🔵 Birmingham preview 🎙️ with @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMu6...

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Kim Hellberg: 🥅'We don't concede many chances but need to defend situations better' 🗣️'It's so easy for people to create their own narrative' 🔺Risk-reward: 'If we want to press them high and win the ball, there will be spaces' | #Boro www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265543...

🗣️♥️ Florent Ghisolfi: 'I like this city a lot, I like the people. They are honest. The club is the lighthouse in this city. To see the club and the people happy is something good. If we can win against AZ, we'll be proud. We will be Sunderland' | #SAFC www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265520...

Florent Ghisolfi opens up on Sunderland pride & Europa League 'philosophy'

Florent Ghisolfi opens up on his Sunderland pride ahead of tonight's Europa League opener against AZ Alkmaar

🦁Alex Neil's verdict on last night's game: 🔵 'Let's be honest, we came to stodge the game up' 🔁 Was caught-out by Kim Hellberg's 'clever' half-time #Boro alterations 🗣️ 'You've probably never heard me say this before...' www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265537...

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🤞 Adilson Malanda's injury only a 'small problem', says Kim Hellberg. Head coach hoping defender will be fit for Birmingham but if not 'he'll be back after break'. 🗣️ Hellberg's verdict on tonight's game in here & team selection he says he got wrong 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265537...

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A point felt unlikely after 45 minutes, three points felt likely after an hour. #Boro transformed after the break and the changes. Cozier-Duberry immense & will terrify defences this season. Boro haven't yet mastered the art of stringing together two good halves.

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Had to be ACD. Has been #Boro's most likely route to goal from the off. Much more pace and purpose to Boro's play since HT.

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Triple change at HT tells us what Hellberg made of that first 45

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Reminiscent of some of the Riverside displays in second half of last season. 82% possession and 10 shots without ever really looking like scoring. Millwall stubborn and organised at the back. Boro anything but. Both goals really soft.

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2⃣ #Boro changes: Ayling and Phillips in for Jones and Malanda, who are both missing. 🔁Byram and Castledine come into squad on bench.

Scott Wilson @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Reposted by Dom Shaw

✍️ Granit Xhaka interview: 🔴 What happened in the summer - and why he stayed at Sunderland ⚪️ The #SAFC moment that is in the top three of his career 🔴 Pride and excitement at leading club back into Europe tomorrow Read here...⬇️

Granit Xhaka reveals all on his summer transfer saga and favourite Sunderland moment

Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka reveals all on the summer transfer saga linking him with Chelsea and his favourite moment with the Black Cats

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❤️ 'I’m emotional about the story of Middlesbrough because I lived it. I know football is still burning in the people’s hearts' Brilliant - and hugely important - piece

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🙌 Kim Hellberg believes he's found the 'perfect role' for Sebastian Berhalter in his #Boro team after a position tweak a couple of weeks into the season. 🗣️'...it means he can use his quality in a brilliant way' www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265497...

Dom Shaw @domshawecho.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🤕 Alfie Jones expected to miss Millwall and Birmingham games because of calf injury picked up against Norwich. 🗣️Kim Hellberg also discussed Tommy Conway's fitness & his #Boro team selection thinking ahead of Millwall after Norwich thriller 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265487...

Dom Shaw @domshawecho.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📹🔴⚪️ 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙈𝙔 𝘽𝙊𝙍𝙊! ‼️ Picking the bones out of the Norwich madness 🪄 ACD's impact and Conway's importance ❓ Do we now know #Boro's strongest starting XI? www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuLP...

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Do we now know Boro's strongest starting XI?

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Dom Shaw @domshawecho.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🦵 Alfie Jones went off at half-time yesterday because of calf complaint but only minor and Kim Hellberg expects defender to be available for Millwall. 🗣️ Hellberg also discusses key conversation he keeps having with his #Boro players 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265455...

Dom Shaw @domshawecho.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#Boro are a work in progress & Hellberg talked in great detail about how two-goal lead was lost y'day. But building from position of strength. Exciting, entertaining and, crucially, winning. 7 unbeaten at home (6 wins). Will keep getting better. ✍️ Analysis: www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265456...

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Dom Shaw @domshawecho.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

👏 Hellberg always knew Tommy Conway would run out of steam y'day in what was first Championship start, but loved first half display. 🗣️ 'You see in the opening 35 minutes, what a player!' 🪄Equally impressed by 'brilliant' ACD. Full quotes on both 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265455...

🎆 Kim Hellberg said there was an 'explosion of emotions' after #Boro's dramatic Norwich win. ❓Will it be like this every week? 'Please, no...' 🤣 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265454...

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Bonkers & brilliant game. Areas Hellberg clearly needs to address - balance being one - but what a win & what a way to win. ACD already looks like game-changer and nothing we didn't already know but Conway is so important. Eight different goalscorers already this season.

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#Boro's front four as exciting and effective on the pitch as it looked on paper when team news dropped. Conway sharp, direct and two assists; ACD fine goal & involved in third; Lankshear involved in two goals; McGree knitting things together. Really entertaining 45 minutes.

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That's a brilliant second #Boro goal - started and finished by Amario Cozier-Duberry. Makes interception on the edge of his own box then fires in low at the other end after sublime Berhalter crossfield pass. Another Conway assist.

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#Boro should be ahead after 30 seconds and then fall behind after 50 seconds. McGree misses chance at one end, Toure scores at the other.

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🚨 #Boro: Vitek, Brittain, Jones, Malanda, Borges, Morris, Berhalter, Cozier-Duberry, McGree, Conway, Lankshear Subs: Brynn, Phillips, Ayling, Strelec, Peart-Harris, Sarmiento, Arfsten, Pukstas, Joseph

Dom Shaw @domshawecho.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🤔 Kim Hellberg still sees Adilson Malanda primarily as a centre-back for #Boro - but thought his midfield display in first hour at Crystal Palace in midweek was 'unreal' & 'ridiculous'. 🗣️ 'He is a unique player. He can do so many things' Full story 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265441...

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Alex Bangura & Micah Hamilton aren't currently training with #Boro first team despite inclusion in EFL squad this week. But Hellberg insists 'door is never closed'. He explains in detail duo's situation, why they're in this position & what happens next👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265437...

Alex Bangura & Micah Hamilton Boro situation explained after surprise squad inclusion

Alex Bangura and Micah Hamilton's Middlesbrough situations explained

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Dom Shaw @domshawecho.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Jeremy Sarmiento is fit to return to #Boro's squad for tomorrow's game against Norwich City. Winger travelled to Crystal Palace in midweek but Hellberg decided it was a 'little bit early'. Now he's 'ready'. Preview 👇 www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265430...

Middlesbrough squad set to be boosted by return of forward against Norwich City

Middlesbrough will be boosted by the return of Jeremy Sarmiento for Saturday's Championship game against Norwich City

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Dom Shaw @domshawecho.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🗣️Ghisolfi takes us inside dramatic #SAFC deadline day & Fofana battle: 🤪'I have a lot of stories, I can write a book...but this one was crazy' 📱✈️The crucial Kyril call that led to Lyon flight 👊'We are ready to fight for this football club always' www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/265417...