Transfer talk now takes a back seat for a few months - and the true challenge for Garry Monk begins as he looks to find that winning formula.Middlesbrough have enjoyed a solid if not spectacular start to life back in the Championship, picking up seven points from their opening five matches.
And while the international break allows everyone time to draw breath after a pulsating opening month of the season, the hard work is just about to start as Boro look to hit the ground running and build momentum throughout September and October.
Deadline Day passed without major incident as Marvin Johnson followed Ryan Shotton into the club, but in terms of outgoings, Ben Gibson, Adama Traore and Stewart Downing all remained at the club - a boost for Boro.
On this week's Tripe Supper, Dominic Shaw and Jonathon Taylor discuss Boro's busy summer window, which has seen 10 new signings arrive on Teesside, touching in particular on Gibson and Downing's situation.
They also talk formations and the personnel that can now fit a number of different systems, as well as Patrick Bamford's importance and deals elsewhere in the division. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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