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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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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It's four wins out of four for Kim Hellberg as Boro boss. We reflect on the brilliant performance and victory over QPR and look ahead to the weekend trip to Bristol City.

And we talk at length about Matt Targett's situation after Eddie Howe admitted this week Newcastle could consider recalling the left-back in January.

We also talk Adilson Malanda after speaking to the defender at Boro's Christmas party event at the Riverside this week.

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Three wins from three - Kim Hellberg has made a dream start to life as Middlesbrough head coach.

Rob Edwards' decision to leave looks like it was a blessing in disguise for Boro.

Dom is joined by BBC Tees' Rob Law to reflect on the wins over Hull City and Charlton and the big talking points, including Alex Gilbert's selection and performances.

We also discuss the defence and the brilliance of Alfie Jones and Callum Brittain, and look ahead to the weekend visit of QPR.

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Kim Hellberg is off and running as Middlesbrough head coach!

We reflect on Hellberg's winning start against Derby and the big talking points to emerge from the game.

We discuss the defensive injury situation and look ahead to Friday night's trip to Hull City. 

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We were at Rockliffe on Thursday afternoon for Kim Hellberg's first press conference as Middlesbrough head coach.

We discuss what came out of the press conference, including:

• How he wants Boro to look but the importance of balance
• His upbringing and family's plans to move to Teesside in January
• What he made of the Coventry game and his first training session.

We also look ahead to Saturday's game against Derby County.

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Kim Hellberg looks set to become Middlesbrough's next head coach.

The Hammarby boss emerged as the stand-out frontrunner on Monday, and everything is now on track for him to get the job.

We react to the news in our latest episode, discuss what we know about Hellberg and why he was Boro's pick. And we explain how the next week or so is likely to play out.

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READ MORE ON HELLBERG:

STATE OF PLAY HERE

WHY BORO CHOSE HELLBERG HERE. 

HELLBERG'S STYLE OF PLAY AND COACHING STORY HERE

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We went live on Thursday morning to answer your questions on Middlesbrough's search for a new head coach.

We react to Rob Edwards' statement after his move to Wolves and assess various potential candidates to take charge at the Riverside.

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Rob Edwards is set to be confirmed as the next Wolves head coach. We discuss how things developed behind the scenes at Rockliffe last week, Boro's fury at the situation and the deep disappointment in the stands.

And we have an early look ahead at what and who comes next as Boro start their head coach search.

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Rob Edwards has been strongly linked with Wolves since the sacking of Vitor Pereira - so where do things stand?

We discuss the events of the last few days, what Edwards has said, what Boro sources are telling us and what happens next.

We also reflect on the draw at Leicester and look ahead to the game against Birmingham on Saturday.

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