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Middlesbrough's own Glen Durrant is the top seed and the bookies' favourite ahead of this year's BDO World Championship.Durrant has had a stunning year and heads for the Lakeside full of confidence.
And ahead of the opener at Frimley Green, the Gazette's Dominic Shaw and Adam Steel had the pleasure of sitting down with Duzza to talk arrows and a lot more.
In this Tripe Supper special, Durrant looks back on his childhood, assesses his rise up the rankings and is asked about the speculation surrounding a potential future move to the PDC. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Boro handed Burnley a belated Christmas gift in the form of three points in the Boxing Day battle at Turf Moor.It was a turgid affair and one that looked set to finish goalless until Victor Valdes spilled Andre Gray's striker into his own net.
But the frustration in the stands stemmed from Boro's bluntness at the other end and their struggle to create chances against a Burnley side that had kept just one clean sheet in their last 11 games.
Cristhian Stuani was a talking point post-match after the Uruguayan was chosen as the preferred option in the absence of Viktor Fischer. Also on the right, Antonio Barragan now faces a suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card.
Our writers Anthony Vickers, Dominic Shaw and Jonathon Taylor got the mic rolling on their way back from Turf Moor as they looked back on the various issues to arise in Lancashire. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Vic, Phil & Jono look ahead to Boro's Boxing Day clash at Burnley For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Boro's midfield was one of the talking points as our writers recorded this week's Tripe SupperAdam Forshaw has been outstanding of late and is receiving deserving plaudits, while Adam Clayton impressed against Hull.
Marten de Roon makes up Aitor Karanka's first choice midfield, yet the Dutchman is playing in a more advanced role than we perhaps expected.
De Roon's performances so far are discussed by Dominic Shaw, Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire, as is the fact Stewart Downing has struggled for a spot in the side of late.
Where does Downing fit into the 4-3-3 formation that Karanka has preferred in recent weeks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Gaston Ramirez will be looking to prove a point to his former employers when Hull visit the Riverside on Monday night,The Uruguayan had a stint on loan at Humberside but the Tigers failed to get the best out of him.
Getting the best of him is crucial for Boro this season. After a disappointing display against Chelsea, Ramirez was much improved at Leicester last week and, on song, can be a crucial figure for Aitor Karanka's side.
Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Jonathon Taylor discuss Ramirez's form and also turn their attention to the game on Monday night, previewing the televised clash. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The fixture list facing Boro after the home defeat to Watford was a daunting one but five points and a +1 goal difference from four testing games is an excellent return.Now, though, Boro must build on those improved displays in games against rivals.
Hull and Swansea both visit the Riverside in the coming weeks while Leicester may well be champions but they're only two points above the drop zone as things stand.
Our writers discuss the positives of Boro's recent improved displays.
And Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers also assess the performances of Alvaro Negredo.
The striker is without a goal since the opening day of the season - so is his place in the side under threat? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Happy Karankaversary.Sunday marks three years in charge for Boro's head coach .
Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers, Jonathon Taylor and Philip Tallentire to discuss how the boss has changed during his time in charge, his signings and the vital additions off the pitch.
And what next? Our writers look ahead to the next three years and how Karanka and Boro will look to progress.
They also discuss the Premier League club Boro hope to emulate as they look to establish themselves at the top level. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Below, level or over par?Boro approach Saturday's game with Bournemouth with seven points on the board. Is that more or less than you'd planned for at this stage of the season?
Anthony Vickers thinks Boro are two points behind where they'd have expected to be after nine games.
He joins Dominic Shaw and Philip Tallentire to discuss the positives, the negatives and the surprises of the season so far in this week's Boro podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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It's a conversation which has cropped up again and again and again.4-2-3-1. Is it the answer for Boro? Is it a system that gets the best out of the side?
Aitor Karanka clearly thinks so and pointed out after the defeat to Watford that it was the system that led Boro to promotion.
True. So what's the problem?
Well the lack of creativity in recent weeks is a concern, but is that the system or the mentality?
Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers, Philip Tallentire and Jonathon Taylor to discuss exactly that in this week's Boro podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The situation between the sticks, the need to cut out the errors at the back and the decisions to be made on the right side of midfield are all discussed in our latest podcast offering.Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers to reflect on Boro's defeats to Crystal Palace and Everton.
"it would be ridiculous to panic," at this stage, says Phil.
But the Boro editor says Karanka's side must find a solution to the recent defensive mistakes and in attacking midfield.
And what for the situation in goal? Should Victor Valdes remain Boro's No.1 in the coming weeks? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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