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Boro did the hard part by signing Alvaro Negredo in the summer, says Jonathon Taylor in this week's Tripe Supper podcast.But with that in mind, have the side got the best out of the Spaniard this season? Or have they tamed their own Beast because of the system they play?Negredo was dropped for the Stoke game last week after being replaced at half-time against Crystal Palace. So should he started against his former side Manchester City on Saturday?And should Boro sign him on a permanent deal this summer?Our writers give their answers to those questions in this week's podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

After Adam Clayton signed a new Boro deal earlier this week, the no-nonsense midfielder was the subject of this week's Boro podcast.Dominic Shaw was joined by Philip Tallentire and Jonathon Taylor to discuss the ex-Huddersfield and Leeds man, his role in the Boro side and his strengths and weaknesses.Also discussed:*Has Clayton turned out to be Aitor Karanka's best signing?*How much is he worth now?*Is Marten de Roon playing a more advanced role because of Clayton's form?*Is Clayton capable of more than simply to protect the defence in the holding midfield role? And do Boro need more from their midfield? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Cristhian Stuani. Discuss.The scorer of some vitally important goals in the past - the latest of which came on Saturday against Oxford United - but still the subject of much derision in some quarters.Is he wasted on the right? Is he a weak-link on the right? Does he do a good job on the right?Dominic Shaw, Anthony Vickers and Jonathon Taylor discuss the Uruguayan in this week's Tripe Supper."He should be a cult hero," says Anthony.So why isn't he? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Phil, Vic, Dom and Jono look ahead to Saturday's fifth round clash with Oxford and assess the Premier League relegation race For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's tight and nervy at the bottom - so do Boro have what it takes to get out of trouble?And how important is Gaston Ramirez's reintegration and return as Karanka's side look to reverse their recent run of form.Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire to discuss recent performances, assess the importance of upcoming games and analyse the return to the first team fold of Ramirez. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Philip Tallentire & Jonathon Taylor ask whether Boro are stronger after their January business & look ahead to Tottenham For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

He's back!Patrick Bamford completed his return to Boro this week, signing a four-and-a-half year deal on Teesside.But why didn't it work out for him in three loan moves to other Premier League clubs? And can Aitor Karanka get the best out of him at Boro? And where will he fit into the side?Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire, Anthony Vickers and Jonathon Taylor to discuss Bamford in this week's Tripe Supper podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

A second stalemate on the bounce - but plenty of talking points nonetheless.Dominic Shaw, Anthony Vickers and Jonathon Taylor got the mic rolling on their way home from Vicarage Road and talked the switch to 5-3-2, Karanka's reaction to the Gaston question and more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Dom is joined by Vic & Jono to discuss Stewart Downing's Boro career & what next for him For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's the first week in January but Boro have already set their stall out in the transfer window, bringing in Rudy Gestede and allowing Tomas Mejias and Julien de Sart to leave on loan.So what will Gestede offer the side? And what does his arrival mean for Jordan Rhodes and David Nugent?Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers, Philip Tallentire and Jonathon Taylor for this week's Tripe Supper.Our writers also discuss attacking midfielders and the need to recruit a winger in January.And they assess the bottom end of the Premier League as we move into the second half of the season.Will the bottom three now be the three to go down? Or is there a twist in the tale? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Middlesbrough's own Glen Durrant is the top seed and the bookies' favourite ahead of this year's BDO World Championship.Durrant has had a stunning year and heads for the Lakeside full of confidence.And ahead of the opener at Frimley Green, the Gazette's Dominic Shaw and Adam Steel had the pleasure of sitting down with Duzza to talk arrows and a lot more.In this Tripe Supper special, Durrant looks back on his childhood, assesses his rise up the rankings and is asked about the speculation surrounding a potential future move to the PDC. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Boro handed Burnley a belated Christmas gift in the form of three points in the Boxing Day battle at Turf Moor.It was a turgid affair and one that looked set to finish goalless until Victor Valdes spilled Andre Gray's striker into his own net.But the frustration in the stands stemmed from Boro's bluntness at the other end and their struggle to create chances against a Burnley side that had kept just one clean sheet in their last 11 games.Cristhian Stuani was a talking point post-match after the Uruguayan was chosen as the preferred option in the absence of Viktor Fischer. Also on the right, Antonio Barragan now faces a suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card.Our writers Anthony Vickers, Dominic Shaw and Jonathon Taylor got the mic rolling on their way back from Turf Moor as they looked back on the various issues to arise in Lancashire. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Vic, Phil & Jono look ahead to Boro's Boxing Day clash at Burnley For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Boro's midfield was one of the talking points as our writers recorded this week's Tripe SupperAdam Forshaw has been outstanding of late and is receiving deserving plaudits, while Adam Clayton impressed against Hull.Marten de Roon makes up Aitor Karanka's first choice midfield, yet the Dutchman is playing in a more advanced role than we perhaps expected.De Roon's performances so far are discussed by Dominic Shaw, Anthony Vickers and Philip Tallentire, as is the fact Stewart Downing has struggled for a spot in the side of late.Where does Downing fit into the 4-3-3 formation that Karanka has preferred in recent weeks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Gaston Ramirez will be looking to prove a point to his former employers when Hull visit the Riverside on Monday night,The Uruguayan had a stint on loan at Humberside but the Tigers failed to get the best out of him.Getting the best of him is crucial for Boro this season. After a disappointing display against Chelsea, Ramirez was much improved at Leicester last week and, on song, can be a crucial figure for Aitor Karanka's side.Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Jonathon Taylor discuss Ramirez's form and also turn their attention to the game on Monday night, previewing the televised clash. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The fixture list facing Boro after the home defeat to Watford was a daunting one but five points and a +1 goal difference from four testing games is an excellent return.Now, though, Boro must build on those improved displays in games against rivals.Hull and Swansea both visit the Riverside in the coming weeks while Leicester may well be champions but they're only two points above the drop zone as things stand.Our writers discuss the positives of Boro's recent improved displays.And Dominic Shaw, Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers also assess the performances of Alvaro Negredo.The striker is without a goal since the opening day of the season - so is his place in the side under threat? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Happy Karankaversary.Sunday marks three years in charge for Boro's head coach .Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers, Jonathon Taylor and Philip Tallentire to discuss how the boss has changed during his time in charge, his signings and the vital additions off the pitch.And what next? Our writers look ahead to the next three years and how Karanka and Boro will look to progress.They also discuss the Premier League club Boro hope to emulate as they look to establish themselves at the top level. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Below, level or over par?Boro approach Saturday's game with Bournemouth with seven points on the board. Is that more or less than you'd planned for at this stage of the season?Anthony Vickers thinks Boro are two points behind where they'd have expected to be after nine games.He joins Dominic Shaw and Philip Tallentire to discuss the positives, the negatives and the surprises of the season so far in this week's Boro podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's a conversation which has cropped up again and again and again.4-2-3-1. Is it the answer for Boro? Is it a system that gets the best out of the side? Aitor Karanka clearly thinks so and pointed out after the defeat to Watford that it was the system that led Boro to promotion.True. So what's the problem?Well the lack of creativity in recent weeks is a concern, but is that the system or the mentality?Dominic Shaw is joined by Anthony Vickers, Philip Tallentire and Jonathon Taylor to discuss exactly that in this week's Boro podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The situation between the sticks, the need to cut out the errors at the back and the decisions to be made on the right side of midfield are all discussed in our latest podcast offering.Dominic Shaw is joined by Philip Tallentire and Anthony Vickers to reflect on Boro's defeats to Crystal Palace and Everton."it would be ridiculous to panic," at this stage, says Phil.But the Boro editor says Karanka's side must find a solution to the recent defensive mistakes and in attacking midfield.And what for the situation in goal? Should Victor Valdes remain Boro's No.1 in the coming weeks? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy