The Boro Breakdown Podcast

In this episode, Jonny analyses Middlesbrough’s summer signings and what they reveal about how Kim Hellberg wants Boro to play this season. Will the system evolve, or will the core principles remain the same?

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Boro play Wrexham in the first competitive game of the season at the Riverside Stadium. Jonny is joined by Nathan from the excellent Rob Ryan Red podcast to get some insight into Wrexham's summer and predictions for the game.

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Lankshear in, with more to come?

Jonny sits down with Dom Shaw from the Northern Echo to discuss his journey supporting Middlesbrough, the launch of the Boro 150 Bookazine celebrating 150 years of Middlesbrough Football Club, and, of course, the summer transfer window.

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We ranked Boro players based on their performances in the 2025/26 season 👀

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A rollercoaster of a season... Ups, downs, departures and arrivals. Jonny, Dana, Tom & Matt dissect Boro's unforgettable 2025/26 campaign.

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The Saints go marching OUT, and Boro go roaring IN. There will be Teesside steps down Wembley Way and ahead of a HUUUGE game against Hull City, Dana spoke to Nathaniel from To Hull & Back.

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Southampton STILL claim their spying punishment was 'disproportionate', but the evidence suggests otherwise. We talk Spygate for the final time before Boro take to Wembley.

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Wow, Boro have been reinstated to the Championship Play-Off Final! The team react to the news and look ahead to Saturday's HUGE game.

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Down and out, but unbelievably proud. Dana and Matt discuss a play-off semi-final second leg full of incident and marred by controversy.

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After the 0-0 draw at the Riverside, Jonny is joined by Martin to discuss the game, what might happen in the 2nd and of course... spygate.

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In a whirlwind of a week, the football finally did the talking with Boro drawing at home to Southampton in the first leg of the playoffs. It can be argued that it was still overshadowed by Spygate 2.0, with Tonda Eckert walking out of his post-match press conference. Jonny, Dana and Matt discuss it.

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Southampton have allegedly been caught spying on Middlesbrough 48 hours before the play-off semi-final first leg. Jonny and Dana preview Saturday and discuss whether Spy Gate 2.0 add to the occasion.

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It's 4th vs 5th in the Championship play-off semi-finals. In an exciting match up, who will get to walk down Wembley Way late in May? Dana is joined by Football Martin to preview the ties.

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Southampton it is for the Boro in the 2025/26 play-offs semi-finals! Jonny, Dana and Matt talk through that, the draw at Wrexham, and more.

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After 45 league games, it all comes down to this. 90 minutes away from deciding the fate of both Wrexham and the Boro. Dana was joined by Tim from Fearless In Devotion to preview an almighty final day clash.

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Jonny, Dana and Matt discuss Boro's 5-1 thumping of Watford 🗣️

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Boro fall foul of a contentious referee decision, but a belief boosting second half against Ipswich has renewed the optimism as Kim Hellberg's side prepare for the play-offs. Jonny, Dana and Tom discuss it all.

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Boro squander another big opportunity to get back on track in their bid for automatic promotion and, well, the title says it all...

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Jonny and Dana react to Middlesbrough's defeat to Millwall and how damaging this result could be psychologically in the promotion race.

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Boro get straight back into the swing of the run-in with an almighty clash against Millwall at the Riverside. Second versus fourth. How's the nerves?

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In this episode, Jonny is joined by Middlesbrough Women's Head Coach Joe Lillie.

We go into Joe's journey through coaching, leadership and what the vision is for Boro Women over the next couple of seasons.

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Different game, same problems up top. With seven games to go in the promotion race, can Boro step up?

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Join Jonny and Dana as they pick the bones from Boro's deflating draw at home to Bristol City.

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Jonny, Dana and Matt discuss Boro's 4-0 victory away at QPR. Up the Boro!

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Dana is joined by Clive from Loft For Words to preview the upcoming game between QPR and Boro at Loftus Road. Can Kim Hellberg's side keep up their promotion pace? Or will a beachy QPR spring a surprise?

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Boro bounce back from a three-game winless run, to make it only one defeat in 10. Wobble? What wobble?

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Middlesbrough travel to Birmingham on Monday night knowing a win would flip the pressure back on the chasing pack. Jonny speaks with the football league oracle and bluenose Gab Sutton to get an understanding of our task at hand and to give us some insight on Birmingham this season.

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Dana and Tom discuss a month that started with promise, but ended with an anxious glance over the shoulder. Still, are there reasons for calm?

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Boro draw a blank against a pesky low block. Jonny, Dana and Tom discuss the game and the bigger picture as Boro extend the gap to third to six points.

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Nervous for Monday? Don't worry Simon and I are too! In this Opposition Show, Simon gives us some insight on Coventry City ahead of our top of the table clash.

So if you want to know what's REALLY happening with Coventry, this is the show for you.

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Jonny, Dana and Tom discuss a SIXTH win in a row for Kim Hellberg's table topping Reds.

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An in-form Boro travel to Sheffield United, who are on a hot streak at home. How will this one go? Dana is joined by Oli from Sheff United Way and the EFL Debate to discuss a mouth-watering match up.

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The gang assess an amazing month for Boro which saw Kim Hellberg's side bounce back from New Year's Day defeat at Derby to win five league games in a row.

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Well, well, well. Another incredible gameweek sees Boro draw level on points with Coventry at the top of the Championship. Is it happening? 👀

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A much-improved Norwich City make the trip to the Riverside this weekend. The Canaries have won five of their last six, and with form on the up, Tom caught up with long-time friend of the podcast and Norwich fan Matthew Soakell to get the lowdown on what’s driving the turnaround.

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Boro have enjoyed a perfect eight days, picking up three wins on the bounce. We break down the victories over Stoke and Preston, dive into how positional play is creating chances, and unpack Sorba Thomas’ post-Stoke comments.

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Boro make the trip to The Bet365 Stadium to face a Stoke City side who are plagued with injuries. Jonny catches up with long-time friend of the pod Ben Rowley to get his perspective on the game on Wednesday.

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Boro beat West Brom in dramatic late fashion and in the words of Matt, "DELLA I LOVE YOU!"

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Boro make the trip to The Hawthorns on Friday night in Eric Ramsay's first game in charge of the Baggies. Can Kim Hellberg's side carry on where they last left off in the Championship? Dana caught up with Chris from Albion Analysis to get an opposition perspective ahead of the game.

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