You Are My Boro Podcast

We went live on Thursday morning to answer your questions on Middlesbrough's search for a new head coach. We react to Rob Edwards' statement after his move to Wolves and assess various potential candidates to take charge at the Riverside.

Rob Edwards is set to be confirmed as the next Wolves head coach. We discuss how things developed behind the scenes at Rockliffe last week, Boro's fury at the situation and the deep disappointment in the stands. And we have an early look ahead at what and who comes next as Boro start their head coach search. Thanks to all of you who subscribed to the Northern Echo over the weekend to read our work.

Rob Edwards has been strongly linked with Wolves since the sacking of Vitor Pereira - so where do things stand? We discuss the events of the last few days, what Edwards has said, what Boro sources are telling us and what happens next. We also reflect on the draw at Leicester and look ahead to the game against Birmingham on Saturday.

We reflect on Middlesbrough's draw with Wrexham in our latest episode and discuss the selection dilemmas facing boss Rob Edwards ahead of this week's trip to Watford. Dom is joined by BBC Tees commentator and reporter Rob Law.

Two wins and three big Middlesbrough winners - we reflect on the victories over Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday. We also talk contracts and preview this weekend's game against Wrexham. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Middlesbrough this week officially unveiled their new club crest - and we love it! We discussed the crest and the work that went into designing it in this week's episode. We also reflect on the Hayden Hackney and Chuba Akpom summer transfer decisions ahead of Boro's game against Ipswich Town. And we discuss the exit of Bailey and Anton Palmer. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

It's the second international break of the season, so we reflect on the campaign so far for Middlesbrough after Rob Edwards' side tasted defeat in the Championship for the first time. We discuss the attack and how Edwards can get the best out of the forward line. We also give our views on the summer signings and have a very early look ahead to the January transfer window. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO HERE FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

We reflect on the draws against Southampton and Stoke in this week's episode of You Are My Boro. Dom Shaw is joined by BBC Tees' Mark Drury and we discuss Rob Edwards' verdict on the Stoke draw, the Tommy Conway penalty incident, defensive injury concerns and attacking selection dilemmas. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO HERE. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

We were delighted to be joined by Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards on the latest episode of You Are My Boro. Edwards takes us inside life as Boro's boss, discussing how he's settled on Teesside, how the summer recruitment operation worked, how he balances being a manager and a dad and what it feels like to celebrate in front of the supporters. PRODUCED BY FRANK FOSTER TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE AT THE NORTHERN ECHO HERE. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Middlesbrough extended their unbeaten start to the Championship season with the 2-2 draw at Preston. Plenty of talking points emerged from the game, including David Strelec's debut, Darragh Lenihan's return and Boro's double show of character. And there was also Rob Edwards' post-match comments on Morgan Whittaker after the forward's second half withdrawal drew ironic cheers from the away end. We discuss all of the above. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Kieran Scott was in the BBC Tees studios this week for an hour-long chat with Mark Drury. So what were the key revelations from the interview with the club's head of football? We discuss what Scott had to say about the summer signings, the exits of Rav van den Berg and Finn Azaz, Rob Edwards, Michael Carrick and the January window. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

We went live on Tuesday morning to recap a busy deadline day for Boro and assess the transfer window in its entirety. We discuss the signings, the exits, Hayden Hackney and realistic ambitions for Rob Edwards' side this season. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

We're into the final days of the summer transfer window - and it promises to be busy and fascinating at the Riverside. Boro are closing in on the signing of Kaly Sene but Finn Azaz is set to complete his move to Southampton. How did that deal come about? What's the latest on Hackney? And where will Boro turn their attention after Sene confirmation? We discuss all the above in our latest episode. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

We talk transfers on the latest episode of You Are My Boro. Sverre Nypan and Adilson Malanda have arrived this week, but what happens next with Finn Azaz? And what's the latest on the Boro transfer front? We also reflect on the win at Millwall and preview this weekend's trip to Norwich City. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Dom Shaw is joined by Rob Law, from BBC Tees, to reflects on Rob Edwards' first two games in charge. Dom and Rob discuss what we learnt from the heavy cup defeat to Doncaster Rovers, how Rav van den Berg will be remembered on Teesside and where new signing Sontje Hansen will fit into the side. PRODUCED BY FRANK FOSTER SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO AND GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS HERE. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Dom Shaw is joined by Mark Drury from BBC Tees to update on the Boro transfer front. We discuss Hayden Hackney, Rav van den Berg, Chuba Akpom and Boro's transfer priorities and targets. And we also preview the coming Championship season, which gets underway this weekend. Produced by Frank Foster SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO AND GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS HERE. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Middlesbrough made their third signing of the summer when Callum Brittain's arrival from Blackburn was confirmed on Monday. Dom caught up with Elliott Jackson, Blackburn reporter for the Lancashire Telegraph, to get the Rovers lowdown on Brittain, including: Blackburn frustration at losing star man and 'one of the league's best' Slight surprise there wasn't more competition What Boro can expect of their new right-back SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO AND GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS HERE FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Middlesbrough kick off their domestic pre-season campaign at Mansfield this weekend. We preview the game and discuss what we'll learn about Boro in the friendly. And we also assess the latest state of play on transfers and where things are at with Callum Brittain, Danny Ings and Hayden Hackney. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO AND GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS HERE X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Middlesbrough are coming to the end of their pre-season training camp in Portugal and their first domestic friendly is now just a week or so away. But it's still very much a waiting game on several fronts, as we discuss on this week's episode of You Are My Boro. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO AND GET FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE FOR JUST £6 FOR SIX MONTHS HERE. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

We answer your Boro questions in the latest episode of You Are My Boro. Issues discussed include transfers, Rob Edwards' formation plan, season tickets and aims for this season. We also reflect on Josh Coburn's Boro interview after speaking to the striker this week, which you can read HERE. PRODUCED BY FRANK FOSTER. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Rob Edwards is Middlesbrough's new head coach and met the media for the first time at Rockliffe on Tuesday afternoon. So what did we learnt from our first sit-down with Boro's new boss? What's his vision for the team? His transfer plans? What's the stand-out Riverside night that stuck with him? And how does he reflect on his difficult end at Luton? Produced by Frank Foster FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Rob Edwards is set to be appointed as Middlesbrough's new head coach. In our latest episode, we discuss why Boro chose the former Luton manager, and what we can expect of the 42-year-old at the Riverside. PRODUCED BY FRANK FOSTER TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO OUR BORO CONTENT. FULL DETAILS HERE FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

It's almost a week since Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough exit, so what do we know about where things stand with the search for Middlesbrough's next head coach? We assess the candidates who are jostling for position and what they'd bring should they get the nod. How will the next few days play out at the Riverside? What are Boro officials looking for from the next head coach? And is the fact rivals are also on the lookout for a new boss a complicating factor? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO OUR BORO CONTENT. DETAILS HERE. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Middlesbrough are looking for a new head coach after the dismissal of Michael Carrick. What led to the exit of Carrick? Was it a surprise? Was it the right decision? What happens next? Who are the likely candidates? We assess all of the above in our emergency You Are My Boro episode. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

To add salt to the wound of Middlesbrough's season, Sunderland won at Wembley secure promotion to the Premier League. But what can Boro learn from the Black Cats? We assess Finn Azaz's situation on the back of fresh transfer links with Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth. And we discuss Riley McGree after the midfielder's comments in Australia this week. SPECIAL OFFER: Subscribe to the Northern Echo for just £3 for three months to get full access to all of our Boro content HERE. PRODUCED BY FRANK FOSTER FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

A couple of weeks have now passed since the end of the Championship season, so what happens next at Middlesbrough? We assess the big decisions facing Boro after the disappointing season, as club bosses carry out a review to determine what went wrong. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Hit, miss or maybe? We give our verdict on every single Boro player this season. And we run through the various departments in the squad and assess what might happen this summer as we discuss Boro's transfer priorities. FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Boro's disappointing Championship season came to an end with their 2-0 loss at Coventry on the final day. It meant Michael Carrick's side finished 10th and missed out on the top six by four points. So, what happens next? Boro bosses are now conducting what has been described as a thorough review into the season. What will come of it? What does the future hold for Carrick? And if he stays, what does the head coach have to learn from this season? FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Here we go, then... Coventry vs Middlesbrough. The decider. Boro need to win at the CBS Arena on Saturday, so can they? Will they? We're joined by Coventry Live's Sky Blues correspondent Andy Turner for our special preview episode. FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

And so it goes to the final day. Boro need a win at Coventry and favours elsewhere...have they got it in them? We look back on the disappointing draw with Norwich and discuss the talking points to emerge from the game, including the underwhelming display, Ben Doak's farewell and Jonny Howson's future. Produced by Frank Foster. FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Boro Bingo - part two! The same old issues cost Middlesbrough at Sheffield Wednesday on Monday, when Michael Carrick's side could - should - have moved into the top six. So where does it leave Boro with two games to play? We reflect on the game and the main talking points to emerge, including the question Carrick didn't like but was perfectly valid and fair. FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

It was 'Boro Bingo' at Millwall as the flaws of Michael Carrick's side were again exposed. And the defeat leaves them playing catch-up in the race for the top six. Are four wins now needed? Can they get them? Produced by Frank Foster. FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Boro vs Leeds - a huge game for both sides at the top of the Championship. We preview Tuesday night's game and assess the form and talking points surrounding both clubs. We reflect on the Blackburn win on Friday night and Jonny Howson and Tommy Conway. And make our fresh top six picks with six games to play. PRODUCED BY FRANK FOSTER. FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Boro head for Blackburn on Friday night knowing a win will lift them to fifth in the Championship table. So is it time to start believing again? We assess the play-off and promotion hopes of Boro and their rivals. And discuss Michael Carrick's dilemma at the back after Rav van den Berg's return to fitness. FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

With the international break coming to an end, we preview Middlesbrough's final eight games and run through our predictions. Will our final points tally be enough to get Boro into the top six? We also discuss Hayden Hackney after his goal for England's Under-21s and Ben Doak's situation after his surgery on a thigh injury. FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Boro signed off for the international break two places and three points off the top six, so what did the Luton draw tell us about Michael Carrick's side and their play-off hopes this season? We reflect on the draw at Kenilworth Road, assess the picture in the Championship and make our top two and play-off picks. Produced by Frank Foster. FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

The disappointment of Swansea followed by a crucial win over QPR - how on earth can you make sense of this Middlesbrough side? And the same can be said of the Championship play-off race after another few days of twists and turns. Dom is joined by Mark Drury from BBC Tees to pick the bones out of the QPR win. We discuss Jonny Howson, Neto Borges, the injury situation and assess potential Player of the Year candidates. Produced by Frank Foster. FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Back to back wins and back to within two points of the top six - can Boro build on that and kick on? They need to take advantage of what has the look of a big opportunity in the next few weeks. We preview the coming games, discuss the defensive injury crisis and talk Finn Azaz and Tommy Conway in our latest episode. Thanks for listening! FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

It's been an eventful week on Teesside - with Middlesbrough's defeat against Watford followed by backing for Michael Carrick and confirmation that the head coach would be keeping his job. Dom and Scott are joined by Mark Drury from BBC Tees to reflect on the events of recent days at Boro. We discuss Steve Gibson's Carrick decision, the head coach's change of tone after Watford and in his Rockliffe press conference on Wednesday and what needs to happen if Boro are to get back on track. Thanks for watching! FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

It's five defeats in six now for Boro after the 3-1 loss at Sheffield United. And Michael Carrick's side have fallen to ninth in the Championship table. So what happens next? Can Carrick turn Boro's form around? Is he under threat? Can Boro keep their season alive? FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Michael Carrick insists he's not concerned by Middlesbrough's form - but he should be. Boro have won just two of their last nine and are outside the top six after their painful defeat to Sunderland. So what's going wrong and how does Carrick fix it? Can he fix it? And how do we reflect on the January transfer window? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NORTHERN ECHO FOR FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR BORO COVERAGE FOR JUST £5 HERE FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Ryan Giles is back! The left-back completed his move to Middlesbrough on Thursday - but why is it a loan rather than a permanent move? We explain in the latest episode of You Are My Boro. We also discuss Emmanuel Latte Lath, Ben Doak, George Edmundson and look ahead to what promises to be a busy end to the transfer window. And we preview the weekend trip to Preston. FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Emmanuel Latte Lath, Ben Doak, George Edmundson and Ryan Giles - what happens next? We discuss the latest on the Middlesbrough transfer front in our latest You Are My Boro. And we also look ahead to the weekend trip to Portsmouth. FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

It's been an eventful start to the January transfer window for Middlesbrough, with Liverpool loanee Ben Doak the subject of Premier League transfer bids. So how will this month play out for the winger? And what about Boro striker Emmanuel Latte Lath? We discuss the situation with both, as well as reflecting on the draw with Cardiff. ------------------------------------ FOLLOW: X: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Morgan Rogers, Emmanuel Latte Lath, the Chelsea cup ties, the summer transfer window, the first half of the current Championship season - it's been an up and down 2024 for Boro. We look back on the year and also assess what 2025 could bring. Merry Christmas! ------------------------------------ FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Michael Carrick showed his ruthless side by dropping Seny Dieng against Millwall - so what happens moving forward between the sticks for Middlesbrough? And what does the future look like for Isaiah Jones amid this week's speculation that he could be looking to leave in January? We also preview the weekend trip to Plymouth. ------------------------------------ FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social

Middlesbrough host Millwall this weekend looking to get back to winning ways after their midweek defeat to Leeds United. We pick the bones out of the Leeds and Burnley games and discuss the visit of the Lions, who will be saying goodbye to Neil Harris at the Riverside ------------------------------------ FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social -------------------------------

Middlesbrough head to Burnley on Friday night for the start of a crunch spell of fixtures against rivals - but who gets the nod up-front at Turf Moor? Does Tommy Conway keep his place after his brace against Hull or is Emmanuel Latte Lath restored to the starting XI? We discuss Carrick's striker dilemma as we look ahead to Burnley.    ------------------------------------ FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social 

Middlesbrough's winning run came to an end with defeat to Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday night. We reflect on that game and the talking points to emerge from the Riverside, including: The importance of Finn Azaz Micah Hamilton's start to life on Teesside The latest on the injury and illness front What does Hull City's manager swap mean for Boro ahead of Saturday's game? ------------------------------------ FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC Bluesky: @domshawecho.bsky.social @scottwilsonecho.bsky.social -------------------------------

Middlesbrough return to action this weekend after the international break, but will Aidan Morris or Hayden Hackney be involved? We discuss the pair amid this week's injury concerns. On the subject of internationals, Ben Doak has starred for Scotland, but that won't change the winger's mentality or the short or long-term plan for the teenager, says Mark Drury, from BBC Tees, who joins Scott Wilson this week. We also look ahead to Saturday's game at Oxford. ------------------------------------ FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC -------------------------------

What a difference a week makes! Boro bounced back from their Coventry defeat with two emphatic wins to go into the international break on a high. We reflect on the wins over QPR and Luton and assess the talking points to come out of the game, including Finn Azaz's brilliance and much-needed consistency. We also talk about the love for Tony Mowbray after Boro's former boss appeared as a guest on BBC Tees over the weekend. ------------------------------------  FOLLOW: Twitter: @BoroEcho Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthernEchoMiddlesbroughFC