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Fabio has fond memories of Boro vs Cardiff after scoring an absolute thunderbolt at the Riverside back in Feburary of 2016.That, though, was for the Bluebirds, before he completed his switch to Teesside later that year.
The Brazilian has proved himself to be a very shrewd signing for Boro, offering versatility in the backline.
And of late, he's established himself as Garry Monk's first choice left-back.
So how did the former Manchester United man play his way into Monk's starting XI? What are his strengths? And how can he improve his game moving forward?
Dominic Shaw is joined by Jonathon Taylor and Philip Tallentire for our latest Boro podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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It’s hard to believe Matthew Bates is only 30-years-old.The former Middlesbrough defender has enjoyed an eventful career full of ups and downs.
And in a new, exclusive interview with Gazette Boro Editor Philip Tallentire, he looks back over his career and also looks ahead to the future.
Currently a member of Craig Harrison’s coaching staff at Hartlepool, Bates was a member of the Middlesbrough team that won the FA Youth Cup final in 2004 and he made his Premier League debut at the tender age of 18 at Tottenham the following year.
A bright career beckoned but his progress was hampered by a heart-breaking series of cruciate knee ligament tears.
Bates showed incredible fortitude to fight back from no less that five such setbacks and went on the captain the club he supported as a boy.
After leaving Boro he played for Bristol City, Bradford and, most recently, Hartlepool, where he was appointed caretaker manager at the end of last season.
By his own admission, Bates’ career “has flown by” but it’s well worth reliving, so why not listen to the Gazette’s latest podcast. Please excuse the sound quality. The canteen was very busy!
You can also enjoy this feature on Bates, Craig Harrison and Paul Jenkins as the three ex-Boro men allow us access behind the scenes at Pools: http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/day-shadowing-three-ex-middlesbrough-13755579 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Remember when Boro were linked with Roberto Carlos and Rivaldo?And Dani and Flavio Conceicao.
Our writers look back at some audacious transfer swoops of the past in this weekend's Tripe 2.
But first it's deputy keepers.
Mark Schwarzer celebrated his 45th birthday on Friday and while the Big Aussie was a long-time No.1, Boro have had their fair share of blink-and-you-miss-them deputy stoppers in the past.
Finally, with Tripe 2 regularly strolling slightly off topic, Dominic Shaw, Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire talk sporting events, from the Super League Grand Final to Premier League darts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Is Boro's league position a fair reflection of performances in the first 11 games of the season?And how long should it take a side to click?
Those two questions are discussed in our latest Boro podcast, as our writers reflect on the start to the season and look ahead to some crucial fixtures after the international break.
Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire for this week's podcast, which also touches on Britt Assombalonga's start to life as a Boro player and Martin Braithwaite's return after his injury. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Jonathon Taylor is joined by Philip Tallentire & Anthony Vickers for a wider look at Boro, football & beyond For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Cyrus Christie notched his first Boro goal at the weekend and snatched a crucial point at Fulham in the process.It's been an impressive start to the season for the Republic of Ireland international, who's made the right-back spot his own since his summer move from Preston.
But what about over at left-back?
George Friend has lost his place in the side to Fabio of late and faces a battle to get back in the XI when both players are fit.
Our writers talk Friend and Fabio and discuss Christie's early season form in this week's Tripe Supper podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Goals, goals, goals!Since the international break, Boro have had five different scorers in four games.
Sharing the goals can obviously only benefit the side going forwards, but it also emphasises Monk's challenge as he bids to get the best out of all his attacking players - and to keep them all happy.
Our writers talk attackers in this week's podcast, touching on Britt Assombalonga's impact and discussing the Patrick Bamford dilemma. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Philip Tallentire & Jonathon Taylor look ahead to Saturday's game at QPR and reflect on Boro's draw at Aston Villa For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Anthony Vickers and Jonathon Taylor reflect on Boro's win at Bolton & look ahead to Tuesday's trip to Villa Park For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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It's a defender special on this week's Tripe Supper as Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk weighs up his centre-back options ahead of Saturday's trip to Bolton.The arrival of Ryan Shotton before Deadline Day further stocked an already-strong department, and the big challenge for Monk will now be to determine the best centre-back partner (or partners) for Ben Gibson.
Will Boro's best system during a hectic September include three central defenders, or just the two? We'll soon find out - but with Dael Fry's early-season form catching the eye, competition for places is as fierce as ever at the back.
With the luxury of an international break to get back to top condition, can Daniel Ayala return to his top form and dislodge Boro's homegrown pairing, and what role will new boy Shotton have over the coming months?
They are all topics for discussion in this week's podcast, along with the importance of Cyrus Christie and George Friend's quest to hold off Fabio at left-back. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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