What a difference a week makes.

Last time we recorded, Boro had suffered their first defeat under Kim Hellberg but there was still plenty of optimism.

But no goals and one point from the two home games that followed was a disappointing Christmas return.

We reflect on the Blackburn and Hull games and assess the issues Kim Hellberg must resolve. We also talk injuries after the latest defensive setbacks and look ahead to the New Year's Day trip to Derby.

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