The Boro Mag Podcast

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Do you remember those days watching matches on a huge screen in the middle of the Riverside Stadium? Of course you do. Well we are going to relive some memorable games on this podcast.

Each episode focuses on one game from Boro's history to discuss and dissect.

First up is Boro's visit to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in May 1997. Amidst the international stars and incredible cup runs, relegation was staring Boro in the face. They needed a victory to really keep their hopes alive while United were aiming to win back-to-back titles. Check out the highlights after you listen.

Editor Rob Fletcher hosts the episode with 'Yer Joking Aren't Ya?' author Tom Flight along for the ride.

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Editor Rob Fletcher is joined by Boro historian Shaun Wilson and Boro Mag writer James Howell to recap the outrageous spending of the summer of 2017, two contrasting managers and Adama Traore.

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Editor Rob Fletcher is joined by Boro writer and superfan Ian Smith to find out how a lad who lived in Doncaster made it up to Ayresome Park and the Riverside every week to take in the glory days of the Boro.

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Editor Rob Fletcher is joined by actor Neil Grainger to trace back his Boro roots on the Holgate End, playing in a Samba band to welcome Juninho and inspiring fans on the way to the 2014/15 play-off final.

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Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_), Neil Grainger (Twitter: @GraingerNeil)

Editor Rob Fletcher is joined by five guests on this week. Kit collecting is the midst of a boom since lockdown with social media providing the perfect platform. Rob and his guests share their verdict on the return of Errea, some kit collecting stories and their thoughts on the kit collecting scene. Don't miss the best and worst Boro kits at the end of the episode!

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Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_), Nico (Twitter: @Neeks_77), Mikey (Twitter: @BoroCollector), Stu (Twitter: @boro_tops), Paul (Twitter: @PBurke1981), Steve (Twitter: @stevemcc1987)

Editor Rob Fletcher talks to historian, author and fan Tosh Warwick about how he came to support Boro and how understanding the club and its history is so important to his life.

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Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_), Tosh Warwick (Twitter: @Tosh_Warwick/@HeritageUnlockd)

Editor Rob Fletcher talks to Glenn Joyce, Boro fan and ex-Global Director of football at Reebook, about how Charlton's champions inspired a lifelong obsession with the club.

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Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_), Glenn Joyce (Twitter: @Joyceygold)

Editor Rob Fletcher talks to club author Anthony Vickers about his new book that tells the history behind the rise of the replica and Boro's shirts.

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Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_), Anthony Vickers (Twitter: @untypicalboro)

Editor Rob Fletcher talks to author and podcaster Daniel Gray about how his love for the Boro started under the lights at Ayresome and continued through the highs and lows of the Riverside era.

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Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_), Daniel Gray (Twitter: @d_gray_writer)

Editor Rob Fletcher talks to John Nicholson, author and long time writer for Football 365. John has been a Boro fan since the 1970s and gets to the heart of why we love football and why we love the Boro.

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Editor Rob Fletcher talks to Instagram and TikTok content creator and shirt collector Olly Huddlestone about his journey through life as a Boro fan in the South. He also has to make some tough decisions when it comes to picking his Boro XI. 

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Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_), Olly Huddlestone (Twitter: @Ollyhud, Instagram: ollyhud, TikTok: ollyhud)

Editor Rob Fletcher talks to the Boro Breakdown podcast team about where their love for Boro started and how they came to create a podcast.

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Jonny Bullock (Twitter: @JonnyBullock1), Dana Malt (Twitter: @danamalt), Tom Green (Twitter: @TomGreen52)

Editor Rob Fletcher talks to ex-Boro striker Malcolm Christie about his journey from non-league to the Premier League and all of the pitfalls that came with the terrible run of injuries he suffered.

In the podcast Malcolm talks about his new book 'The Reality of the Dream' which is released on June 29th 2022 and is available through Morgan Lawrence Publishing and all major retailers.

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Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_), Malcolm Christie (Twitter: @Malcolm10834653, Instagram: @mallyc11)

Editor Rob Fletcher talks to Phil Spencer author of Everyone Round My House For A Parmo! A new book from Pitch Publishing that tells the story of Boro's rise from Carling Cup victory to a UEFA Cup final under Steve McClaren.

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Editor Rob Fletcher tells the story of Nick Barmby's arrival and the start of the Riverside revolution.

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Editor Rob Fletcher speaks to Simon Clifford about his journey from primary school teacher to soccer school teacher. Plenty of memories shared from Simon's time as a Boro fan starting off into the 70s with a focus on the arrivals of Juninho and Emerson in the 90s.

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Editor Rob Fletcher is joined by Stuart Roberts and Nico Dal Pozzo to look back on Hummel's two spells as Boro's shirt manufacturer.

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Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_), Stuart Roberts (Twitter: @s_r0berts, Instagram: @boroshirts ), Nico Dal Pozzo (Twitter: @Neeks_77, Instagram: @bororamblings) 

Editor Rob Fletcher tells the story of Fabrizio Ravanelli's famous debut for Boro against Liverpool at the Cellnet Riverside Stadium.

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Errea supplied Boro with their shirts through 15 unbelievable years in the club's history. Starting with Bryan Robson at Ayresome Park at the start of a title winning season, to the Riverside, Wembley before travelling around Europe. It came to an end with Boro's stay in the Premier League, but the memories are etched into those shirts forever.

Editor Rob Fletcher and Boro kit collector Stuart Roberts look back at a brilliant era for kits and the Boro.

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Aitor Karanka's arrival at Boro made everyone dream. After creating a solid defensive unit as he took over from Tony Mowbray in 2013/14, Karanka set about transforming the team into promotion contenders. He very nearly did it.

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Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_), Ian Smith (Twitter: @Smithy_MFC84), Matt Smith (Twitter: @utb_smith)

After the heartbreak of 96/97 Boro needed to get their act together quickly. Out went Juninho, in came Merson and the rest was brilliant. An incredible season, with probably the most highs ever for a Boro team, that even included a trip to Wembley for good measure.

Editor Rob Fletcher talks to writer Tom Flight and Boro fan Callum Morris and they dive into one of the best seasons in the Riverside era.

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Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_), Tom Flight (Twitter: @TomFlight), Callum Morris (Twitter: @calmoza)

Who likes remembers collecting shirts and memorabilia as a young fan? Yeah, me too. Andy Seaman is just the same. Having collected shirts and various Boro bits and bobs, Andy shares the stories of his time as a Boro fan.

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Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_), Andy Seaman (Facebook)

The arrival of Bryan Robson changed Middlesbrough Football Club. The revolution began in 1994 in the final season at Ayresome Park before the move to the shiny new Riverside Stadium. Before any of that excitement there was a league title to fight for. Robson arrived with no managerial experience but an aura on the pitch and around the club. He was the difference. He was the man who could take the club to new heights. And he did.

Editor Rob Fletcher and Boro Mag writers Ian Smith and Tom Flight reminisce that final season at Boro's famous stadium. The signings, the sights and the sounds of a promotion winning season.

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Editor Rob Fletcher caught up with Boro shirt collector and lifelong fan Stuart Roberts. After starting his journey as a Boro fan in the 1980s, Stu became obsessed. He followed the club at every home game and a big chunk of the away ones too. He has some great memories and has been a fan during one of the most successful times in the club's history.

Lots of people will know Stu from his huge Boro shirt collection. Throughout lockdown Stu was sharing shirts, selling shirts and helping fans find the missing piece in their collection. I'm sure there are lots of Boro fans who share Stu's passion for polyester.

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Time to go back to the 1970s. Boro were in the First Division and competing at the right end of the table! It was a great time to be a fan and a great time to sign for the club. When Billy Ashcroft arrived, he was tasked with leading the line for John Neal's team. No mean feat. His career featured through the rollercoaster ride that was the second half of the 70s.

This week's pod features editor Rob Fletcher chatting to Billy Ashcroft all about his time at Boro. A fan favourite for his effort and endeavour, Billy tells the stories of his time at the club very fondly. Listen in for a brilliant chat.

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Craig Hignett played for Boro during an incredible period. Two relegations, two promotions and three cup finals. He rubbed shoulders with the superstars Boro attracted during a time of unbelievable change in the 90s. Hignett was a brilliant player too. Inventive, direct and with an eye for goal, he performed brilliantly for Boro on their rise from Ayresome Park to the Riverside. 

Editor Rob Fletcher and Boro Mag writer and social media royalty Ian Smith (@Smithy_MFC84) caught up with Craig (higs8) to talk all things Boro. 

If you enjoyed the podcast please remember to like, rate, share and review through you podcast provider. Boro Mag is an independently published magazine telling the stories of our club and donating to local charities in the process. 

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Find the contributors below: Rob Fletcher (Twitter: @rob_fletcher_) Ian Smith (Twitter: @Smithy_MFC84) Craig Hignett (Twitter: higs8)