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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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Leeds United wasted no time in trying to sign Chris Wood's replacement - coming knocking on Boro's door with a bid for Rudy Gestede, which was rejected.The striker has played a key role in the first few weeks of the season, starting the last three games on the bounce for Garry Monk's men.
So what does he offer the side?
Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Jonathon Taylor for our latest podcast, discussing Gestede and the defeat to Nottingham Forest and looking ahead to the cup visit of Scunthorpe United. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Boro got their Championship season up and running with two wins in quick succession on home turf.Next up, Forest and Britt Assombalonga's first return to the City Ground.
Our writers discuss the striker's summer switch to Boro and the impact he's made in his early days on Teesside.
Dominic Shaw, Jonathon Taylor and Philip Tallentire also talk Adama Traore, who came off the bench against Burton in midweek.
What does the future hold for the winger?
A series of other subjects are also discussed, including Garry Monk's midfield options and Patrick Bamford.
And, of course, Saturday's game is previewed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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We look back at Boro's win over Sheffield United in Garry Monk's first competitive home game in charge For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The first Tripe of the 2017/18 season!Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire, Jonathon Taylor and Anthony Vickers as our writers reflect on the opening day defeat to Wolves.
They discuss the talking points to come out of the game, including Garry Monk's attacking dilemma.
Britt Assombalonga's debut is analysed and the midfield assessed.
Given it's the first podcast of the season, our writers also have a punt at their promotion race predictions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Three games into the summer - so what have we learnt about Garry Monk's Boro so far?The boss has seen his side win one and draw two of their opening three friendlies, opting for a 4-2-3-1 system in each game and taking a closer look at senior figures as well as promising youngsters.
So we can pick out any first team clues from what we've seen so far? And who has caught the eye as Boro build-up to the upcoming Championship campaign.
Dominic Shaw was joined by Anthony Vickers and Jonathon Taylor for this week's podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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It was a year ago today when Middlesbrough completed the signing of Marten de Roon.So 12 months down the line, what's the verdict on the Dutch midfielder?
And with speculation mounting surrounding supposed interest from Italy - and even talk of Manchester United - what does the future hold for the 26-year-old.
Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers, Jonathon Taylor and Philip Tallentire for this week's podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Try out the first edition of The Tripe Supper 2 for FREE!Soon to become part of the offering for Gazette Boro subscribers, this extra serving of Tripe features your topic suggestions and... whisper it is about more than just football. This week we discuss Glastonbury and dream festival headliners but not before Dimi's new contract has been dissected and Anthony Vickers pigeonholes goalkeepers into figures of love and hate. There's also time to discuss first impressions of new Boro managers which includes tales of phone calls with Lennie Lawrence and bus journeys with Tony Mowbray. Romantic, eh? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Michael Calvin's Living on the Volcano featured an in-depth interview with the new Boro boss while he was at Swansea. Dominic Shaw caught up with Calvin to speak to him in depth about his time with Monk and find out more about his suitability for Boro. The book was shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award in 2015. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire & Jonathon Taylor to discuss Boro's appointment of Garry Monk as manager For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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