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Middlesbrough Football Club
Middlesbrough FC
Middlesbrough
Football
Premier League
Championship
Michael Carrick
Sunderland
FA Cup
Mark Burke
Celtic
Stoke City
Promotion
Football Management
Coventry City
Leeds United
Bristol City
Liverpool
Ipswich Town
Norwich City

Discussing MFC and my opinions of the game, I will also interview Boro greats from the past.

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Mark Proctor
Former Middlesbrough player and coach, introduced as a guest
Middlesbrough FC
Episode: tbs 10. aug 26 - 09:08:2026, 17.10
Tim Helberg
Episode: tbs 10. aug 26 - 09:08:2026, 17.10
Philip Meadows
Local artist from Middlesbrough known for 60s-80s work, painter of the 86 team painting
Independent artist, Middlesbrough
Episode: TBS 11:5:26 Mogga , Pally , Philip Meadows
Viv Anderson
Former England international footballer and Middlesbrough great
Former clubs include Arsenal, Manchester United, Middlesbrough
Episode: TBS 5:5:26 Viv Anderson
Stan Anderson
Former Middlesbrough, Sunderland, and Newcastle United captain; legendary Northeast football figure
Various Northeast clubs
Episode: tbs 20 - 20:04:2026 Stan Anderson
Marco Branca
Former Middlesbrough forward
Middlesbrough FC, former clubs include Udinese, Sampdoria, Parma, Inter Milan
Episode: TBS 13:O:26 Marco Branca
Mikkel Beck
Danish international footballer
Denmark national team
Episode: TBS 29:3:26 Mikkel Beck
Deborah Parkinson
Wife of Gary Pattinson, discussed personal and family life
Episode: tbs 23.3.26 PARKY
Gary Pattinson
Subject of discussion, former footballer, health journey discussed
Episode: tbs 23.3.26 PARKY

Host

Bernie Slaven
Host of the show, introducing guests and guiding conversation; central figure across episodes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • The magic Manchester man

    Great podcast my friend, Lee

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magic Manchester Man 🤣
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Wonderful

    A pure and honest chat about all things Boro. Absolutely love Bernie’s chat. Hope he’s had his windscreen wiper jets sorted, this issue is yet to be mentioned in the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    angrymanager
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • UTB

    Great podcast Bernie. Love listening to stories from ex-players and some absolute legends. Keep them coming. UTB.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lew Jow
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Lennie Lawrence

    Always loved Lennie. So honest and engaging. Gave us some brilliant moments. 4 strikers at Man Utd away in the semi, wolves away to get to the premier.This was the best one I’ve heard. Cheers Bernie and Lennie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Radburn
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Quality

    This is quality, fantastic to hear the wolf man on the airwaves once again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ringbolt
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Guests bring rare insight from Middlesbrough's golden eras and standout moments.
The show is praised for its authenticity and “story-first” approach over glossy sports analysis.
Content blends nostalgia with contemporary club discourse and charity angles, which resonants well with engaged fans.
Hosts deliver a warm, conversational vibe and deep club lore that longtime fans love.

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Tbs 17 aug 26
Q: Whitaker has to go, what's your opinion?
Whitaker has 14 goals from last season; this season he's been underwhelming in terms of aggression and pace, and I'm skeptical about his current form, suggesting there might be a better fit or need for changes in the squad.
tbs 10. aug 26 - 09:08:2026, 17.10
Q: What did you make of the World Cup performance and the manager's changes?
There was disappointment with the changes in formation and yellowness of the change; it highlighted how difficult it is to predict success when changes are made mid-tournament.
tbs 10. aug 26 - 09:08:2026, 17.10
Q: How disappointed were you that England failed to make the World Cup?
I was disappointed, and I think the performance varied with parts of the squad; we didn't perform to the level people expected, and there were criticisms of tactical decisions.
TBS 5:5:26 Viv Anderson
Q: For the younger viewers watching, what type of player were you?
I was a hard-working, not technically flashy player who gave everything, ran up and down, and contributed with goals when possible, always trying to impact games through effort and persistence.
tbs 20 - 20:04:2026 Stan Anderson
Q: What are you up to these days? Do you watch minigames?
He mentions playing a lot of golf and staying engaged with football through memories and analysis, keeping active in retirement.

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A long-running football-focused show anchored by a charismatic host, featuring in-depth conversations with former Middlesbrough players and prominent club figures. Episodes repeatedly circle the club's history, memorable eras, and behind-the-scenes stories, often weaving in personal anecdotes about transfers, lineup decisions, and pivotal matches, while also highlighting community initiatives and charity work connected to the sport. A distinguishing element is the mix of nostalgic storytelling with candid, fan-driven analysis and occasional charity-focused projects that deepen the connection between on-pitch legacies and local communities.

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2. Tim Helberg
3. Philip Meadows
4. Viv Anderson
5. Stan Anderson
6. Marco Branca
7. Mikkel Beck
8. Deborah Parkinson

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