Back to winning ways!

We reflect on Boro's thumping victory over Southampton at the weekend which moved Kim Hellberg's side back into the top two.

We discuss the latest on the injury front after Alfie Jones had surgery this week. And we talk transfers, bringing you the latest on Jeremy Sarmiento, Boro's priorities and potential exits this month.

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What a difference a week makes.

Last time we recorded, Boro had suffered their first defeat under Kim Hellberg but there was still plenty of optimism.

But no goals and one point from the two home games that followed was a disappointing Christmas return.

We reflect on the Blackburn and Hull games and assess the issues Kim Hellberg must resolve. We also talk injuries after the latest defensive setbacks and look ahead to the New Year's Day trip to Derby.

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Kim Hellberg suffered his first defeat as Middlesbrough boss at Bristol City - but there's still a lot to be positive about on Teesside.

We reflect on the loss at Ashton Gate and discuss what BBC Tees' Mark Drury describes as Boro's "best chance in a decade" to win promotion.

What does that mean for how the promotion chasers will approach the January transfer window? We also discuss Sol Brynn's new deal and Sverre Nypan's situation.

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