We’ve struggled for days in search of a fresh introduction. Do we wade into the flashpoint socio-political debate gripping the region off the pitch? We’ve not got the bob or temerity of one Steve Gibson to even try emulating. How about ruminations regarding the immediate future of Adam Johnson? Does he limp away, clutching his [...]

09 March 2008. It will forever be imprinted on our minds as the date of a spectacular cock-up. Chelsea and Manchester United had been eliminated from the FA Cup a day earlier, and despite another struggling league campaign Boro had relatively clear passage to Wembley. Sidestep visiting Cardiff at first asking and most likely make [...]

‘So…what do you expect from your lads vs. Blackpool?‘ It was innocuous enough – our Arsenal supporting mate was keen to wring a prediction for the Tangerines visit. We rarely commit to a score, largely due to their disastrous repercussions, but had this to say: replication of the form from the weekend will do nicely… should be [...]

Like an incredulous Mark Renton asks upon learning of the dodgy smack deal aspired by Begbie, Sick Boy and Spud, ‘what the fuck are you boys on?’ Boro unveiled a stupefying seasonal ticket scheme that defies all marketing convention – if the club win 4 on the bounce after Christmas, all reduced-price tickets purchased under [...]