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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