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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

14 points off relegation with our next 6 matches versus teams below us all scrapping away! No! I don’t think we are going down, not for one minute but it puts in perspective how much our season has disintegrated to mid table obscurity & scrappy matches to look forward to! Very disappointing #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Carrick masquerading as Winnie the Pooh!!! #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

“Durex” v “Ralgex” Burnley keeper sponsored by Durex! “The ultimate protection” 9 goals conceded! #Boro (4 keepers) sponsored by Ralgex! “Soothes muscle & joint pain” 39 goals conceded! 39 times picking the ball out of the net - enough to do anyone’s back in! We need more protection! #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

I can’t help continually thinking… …No one has beaten us this season - every game we’ve lost we’ve beaten ourselves! I’m disappointed tonight, I’ve always been pro Carrick but I’m wobbling tonight for the first time! Any one out there can comfort and un wobble me? #Boro #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Just a reminder #boro on itv4 Monday night! An opportunity to watch on terrestrial TV for those not going to the game! #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Latte Lath potential Atlanta transfer. Rumours reported it’s not happening. The MLS transfer window doesn’t open until this Friday 31st & is open til 23rd April. #Boro closes Monday but am I right in thinking he can still sign for them up to April 23rd. It’s approx 12 week window. (Cont…)

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

My buddy Al Keeping me busy watching and listening to #Boro related stuff today. He’s sent me this. Have a listen 👂 Thank goodness we’ve got Steve Gibson at the helm 🙏 #UTB www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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BBC Radio Tees Sport - Boro's financial records explained - BBC Sounds

Kieran Maguire from the Price of Football Podcast looks at the accounts with Rob Law.

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Moyes to Everton Potter to West Ham Will it happen? The Premier League managerial revolving door continues! Or does it? At least we’ve got super Michael Carrick. Stick with him! #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I believe AUDIBLE VAR will be used on TV for the first time tonight in ARS v NEW cup game. I’m for it! Fans have been treated like mushrooms for too long. Let’s just hear what’s going on! Whilst I’m on let’s have mic’d up refs and 4th officials. Again let’s hear what’s being said! (Continued)

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

#Boro 2025 off to a win “Gilbert gives the Tigers a flick in the balls” 🐅 If you’re gonna do it, do it in the 93rd minute! ⚽️ We deserved that win! 3 points again Saturday please🙏 #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

The WINDOW is OPEN Who is heading to #Boro Who is heading out? Any thoughts? Anyway “Happy New Year” to all Boro fans 🙏 Let’s hope for 3 points at Hull today 🤞 #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

What day is it? A 3 point day would be nice! 🙏 C’mon #Boro #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

A positive step by #Boro 👏 Only chance of getting bums on seats for a 12 noon KO after a busy Christmas schedule! Kids from £5 and reduced adult tickets was the only way forward. #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

As a patron living in York of many of the pubs mentioned in this article I found this an excellent read! Also my memory jogged of many a pint drank in the Master Cooper on Acklam Road Middlesbrough in the late 70’s early 80’s. Grab a beer 🍺 or coffee ☕️ and enjoy the article!

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

It’s taken me this long to realise Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca was Man of the Match in the 2006 UEFA Cup Final v #Boro Scored 2 goals. That season was incredible. Boro just 1 of 19 teams to play in a major European Final. I was at the game. I knew at the time it may be unique in our history #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Excellent night tonight at York Barbican! Outstanding music - Jools Holland is a national treasure! Marc Almond brilliant! Can’t believe the last time I saw him live I think was with softcell at the “Kirk” in 1981 😳 Ruby Turner effortlessly class tonight! What a voice! Feel good stuff 👏

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra this Wednesday 11th December at York Barbican Rave reviews already so a fantastic night ahead in York this Wednesday! Just a few tickets left - be quick get yourself there! Guests inc Ruby Turner & Marc Almond Feel good entertainment 🙏

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

4 talented young Yorkshire lads grouped nicely in the DP World Tour ⛳️ Tough day 2 today for all the field, but at +2 all 4 are capable of a decent weekend & top 10 finishes! Just 7 shots off the lead ahead of weekend. They’ll be having some banter in the clubhouse on who’s coming out on top 😂

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Thoughts on tonight’s #Boro team 🤔 My starting 11 ⬇️ Brynn Ayling Edmunson Clarke Borges Hackney Azaz Howson Doak Conway Burgzorg Bench - Lathe Dieng Fry Dijksteel Jones Forss Barlaser Gilbert Hamilton Giving more recovery time to Morris McGree VDB to be available for Leeds on Tuesday #UTB

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ALT: a man in a striped shirt is pointing at the camera and making a face .

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I don’t want to bring politics into my Bluesky account ❌ Many political figures are tipped for Knighthoods. There’ll be much dissent! 🤬 Focus on the deserving ⬇️ I want to celebrate true hero’s - Kevin Sinfield deserves a knighthood! Please sign/share the Petition 🙏 www.change.org/p/recognise-...

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90s Football @90sfootball.com · 04/12/2024

Competition 🥳 Thanks to @3retrofootball.bsky.social you can win ANY official shirt or jacket from www.3retro.com. To enter: ➡️ Repost this post ➡️ Follow @90sfootball.com ➡️ Follow @3retrofootball.bsky.social Good luck 🤞

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

One of the #thebig19 But how we sang “we’re just a small town in Europe” No we’re not! We’re #Boro we’re HUGE! #UTB

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dana @danamalt.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

getting the lowdown on the #boro badge workshop from @marutb.bsky.social. i love this concept from nick budrewicz. so good

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Played in the East Riding Alliance ⛳️ at Filey Golf Club today! An eerie, atmospheric foggy morning! First tee and green photos! Huge credit to the team at Filey. Course was in great condition! A game of ‘spot the ball’ to start with but a -1 under score of 70 made for an enjoyable day

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

@borochubster.bsky.social sent me this #Boro Had to share (2 parts) Got goosebumps watching! What’s your favourite “Thunderbastard” I Can’t choose! Rochemback (1 of 8 against Citeh?) Emerson away at Mackems (I was behind the goal) Luke Young 🤯 Saw 9 of 10 live but not Hasselbaink at Citeh! #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Meh! Not the most exciting draw for #Boro but a chance to put right the wrongs of the league game 🤞 But…I’ve got to say the nerves, anticipation & excitement of the 3rd round draw remains THE BEST draw in world football! Still get the butterflies as the balls are drawn! Tamworth v Spurs 👏 #UTB

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WhoScored @whoscored.com · 02/12/2024

🤩 WIN A PREMIER LEAGUE SHIRT 🤩 🥳 To celebrate reaching 10k followers we're giving away a PL shirt, all you need to do to enter is: ♻️ Repost 🤳 Follow WhoScored.com on BlueSky We'll announce one lucky winner Monday 7th December.

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

10 years ago today I lost my mam. She was everything to me. Life isn’t infinite, but love is. A huge #Boro fan, took me to my 1st match age 4 in ‘67. Then season tickets for 25 years at Ayresome Park. Nana to my 4 girls ❤️ Watched me play at Riverside 2003 made her day! Miss you mam 🙏 #UTB #RIP

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I left a surplus UAE 5 Dirham note pinned behind the bar of The Lock Inn at Fort Augustus (Loch Ness) this summer. Seems a popular past time for tourists in Scotland. Hundreds from all over the world pinned. Didn’t photograph it though 🤦‍♂️ but captured the outside of the pub!

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

I’ve just watched the first 3 episodes on BBC iplayer (6 in series) of the new comedy “Smoggie Queens” Saw a lot of hype pre its launch tonight but have to say it’s bloody good! Well written by Phil Dunning. Mark Benton (Big Boro fan ⚽️) brilliant! Looking forward to watching the next 3! #Boro

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Slavisa Jokanovic is a leading contender for the Hull job! Am I remembering correctly that he came very close to becoming #Boro manager? Can’t remember though what happened? Took Watford & Fulham into the Premier League. Hull fans are revolting at present. Beware the wounded Tiger 🐅 #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Love this article ❤️ A good read written after our Oxford success but I’ve reposted to cheer us #Boro fans up after last night! Climb the highest tree and see the bigger picture. In Carrick we have a diamond 💎 Stick with the project #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Result is what it is! Disappointing performance underlining the importance of Azaz, Hackney & a strong left side. We regroup and move on. That’s the championship. But, the level of officialdom is sadly inept in this league. Clearly offside & an unfit linesman not keeping up with play! #boro #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Bloody hell The Northern Echo soothsayers have predicted Michael Carrick will be fuming at a dodgy offside decision in our loss to Hull. It was bad enough having one tonight! Not another one on Saturday please 🙏😉

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Hackney ❌ Morris ❌ McGree ❌ Conway ❌ Dieng ❌ Van Den Berg ❌ Non of the above started today! All 6 would be in the starting line up. Depth & quality of squad gets a team into the 2 automatic promotion places. Onwards & upwards hopefully 🤞 Kieran Scott take a bow! Squad builder 👏 #UTB #Boro

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Oops 93rd minute Millwall equaliser! Boro 5 points off top! It’s been a good day on the pitch 👏 #Boro #UTB

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I was a glass-collector in 1978 aged 15 at Hemlington Social Club. Paid 50p/hour 4hrs on Friday & Sat nights! Got my £4 in envelope like this! 50p is c£3:50 now Roy Chubby Brown on in concert room one night. 25p a ticket! Club had to get my mams permission for me to work 😂

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

At £10 a bottle at Tesco it’ll be rude not to!

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Every day can be a tough day but as we approach this festive time of year it can be even tougher! 🎄 Check on your male friends 🙏 Divorced/Separated/Single Men are Dads, Grandads, brothers, uncles, sons and can often lose their identity at this time of year. Reach out 💙 #boro

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Come on #Boro fans. Cast your vote for our Boro Boy Graeme! Easy to do. I’ve just voted! Let the Boro connection lift a trophy on December 3rd 🏆 Superb cartoon worthy of your vote 👏

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

What would be a decent return points wise from these next 5 fixtures? I’m looking for a minimum 9 points! (Obviously hope for more). That’s 1.8 per game versus season to date of 1.6 and shows progress Also gets Burnley & Leeds away games out of the way! Thoughts?

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90s Football @90sfootball.com · 20/11/2024

Competition 🎉 Win one of our 90s Football Mugs! To enter: ➡️ Repost this post ➡️ Follow us It's that simple! Good luck 🤞

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Post from a different era - Sauze D’oulx Italy 1981, with hair 😂

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oddschecker @oddschecker.com · 14/11/2024

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Ian Smith @dubainosaurus.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

AI has 3 teams achieving 90+ points this season. Don’t think any team will get 90+ points. Tight league. Top 2 85-89 points for me! Boro 85pts will be good & pushing top 2. Will take top 6 from current points & position! 🤞 Thoughts Boro fans? #UTB #Boro www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

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AI makes Middlesbrough promotion verdict as final Championship table predicted

Michael Carrick's Boro are hoping to be among the sides in the promotion shake-up at the end of the season

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