Scott Wilson
@scottwilsonecho.bsky.social
Chief Sports Writer at The Northern Echo. Follower of all things Newcastle United, Sunderland and Middlesbrough. With a bit of ropey indie music thrown in…
🔴REACTION: Kim Hellberg was delighted with his side's attacking play at Sheff Utd - and wasn't about to downplay the importance of the evening...
🗣️ It’s a big night. I think it's really impressive from the group...
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🗣️ It’s a big night. I think it's really impressive from the group...
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What most impressed Kim Hellberg at Sheff Utd - and what he will be doing on bus home
Kim Hellberg feels it was a “big night” as his Middlesbrough side beat Sheffield United to return to the top of the Championship table
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February 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
🔴REACTION: Kim Hellberg was delighted with his side's attacking play at Sheff Utd - and wasn't about to downplay the importance of the evening...
🗣️ It’s a big night. I think it's really impressive from the group...
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🗣️ It’s a big night. I think it's really impressive from the group...
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🔴 RATINGS: So many excellent #Boro displays - Malanda, Browne, Whittaker and Conway all superb, but I made McGree the Man of the Match. Since returning from injury, he's added another dimension to Boro's attacking play...
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Boro's star man who has added 'new dimension' to attack and player who 'oozed class'
Player Ratings: Sheffield United 1 Middlesbrough 2 - Riley McGree was the star man at Bramall Lane
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February 9, 2026 at 10:22 PM
🔴 RATINGS: So many excellent #Boro displays - Malanda, Browne, Whittaker and Conway all superb, but I made McGree the Man of the Match. Since returning from injury, he's added another dimension to Boro's attacking play...
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🔴 REPORT: In Carrick's first season, #Boro claimed a statement win at Sheff Utd that suggested a top-two finish was on. Ultimately, they fell short. Three years on, and after another Bramall Lane masterclass, this side look set for the top-flight
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The moment at Bramall Lane that spelled out Boro's new status as promotion favourites
Middlesbrough returned to the top of the Championship table as they beat Sheffield United 2-1 at Bramall Lane
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February 9, 2026 at 10:07 PM
🔴 REPORT: In Carrick's first season, #Boro claimed a statement win at Sheff Utd that suggested a top-two finish was on. Ultimately, they fell short. Three years on, and after another Bramall Lane masterclass, this side look set for the top-flight
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🔴 FULL Team News as Kim Hellberg names an unchanged #Boro team at Bramall Lane. Luke Ayling continues at centre-half, with Alan Browne and Riley McGree also starting. Kaly Sene back in squad on bench. Patrick Bamford starts for Sheff Utd...
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Kim Hellberg selection call as Middlesbrough team for Sheff Utd game is revealed
Kim Hellberg has named an unchanged Middlesbrough team for this evening's Championship game at Sheffield United.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:56 PM
🔴 FULL Team News as Kim Hellberg names an unchanged #Boro team at Bramall Lane. Luke Ayling continues at centre-half, with Alan Browne and Riley McGree also starting. Kaly Sene back in squad on bench. Patrick Bamford starts for Sheff Utd...
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✍️ Strong and emotional stuff from Eddie Howe when discussing his future...
⚫️ Why he's still the right man for #NUFC
⚪️ What would make him walk away
⚫️ The message he'll be giving the players ahead of Spurs game
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⚫️ Why he's still the right man for #NUFC
⚪️ What would make him walk away
⚫️ The message he'll be giving the players ahead of Spurs game
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What would make Eddie Howe 'walk away from Newcastle' - and why that hasn't happened
Eddie Howe insists he is still the ‘right man’ to lead Newcastle United out of their current slump
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February 9, 2026 at 11:11 AM
✍️ Strong and emotional stuff from Eddie Howe when discussing his future...
⚫️ Why he's still the right man for #NUFC
⚪️ What would make him walk away
⚫️ The message he'll be giving the players ahead of Spurs game
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⚫️ Why he's still the right man for #NUFC
⚪️ What would make him walk away
⚫️ The message he'll be giving the players ahead of Spurs game
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⚫️⚪️ Fitness update on Anthony Gordon, Lewis Miley and Joelinton - and Eddie Howe's key tactical focus ahead of #NUFC's game at Tottenham tomorrow night...
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Newcastle United could be handed double fitness boost ahead of trip to Tottenham
Eddie Howe will make late fitness checks on Anthony Gordon and Lewis Miley ahead of Newcastle United’s game at Tottenham
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February 9, 2026 at 10:46 AM
⚫️⚪️ Fitness update on Anthony Gordon, Lewis Miley and Joelinton - and Eddie Howe's key tactical focus ahead of #NUFC's game at Tottenham tomorrow night...
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🔴 Kim Hellberg's Sheff Utd assessment ahead of Bramall Lane visit - with Coventry and Hull both failing to win yesterday, tomorrow night's game is a massive opportunity for #Boro...
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'Maybe that's still the case' - Kim Hellberg's Boro warning ahead of Sheff Utd game
Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg on the threat posed by Sheffield United ahead of the Championship game at Bramall Lane
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February 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM
🔴 Kim Hellberg's Sheff Utd assessment ahead of Bramall Lane visit - with Coventry and Hull both failing to win yesterday, tomorrow night's game is a massive opportunity for #Boro...
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⚫️⚪️ ANALYSIS: Is Eddie Howe really at risk of losing his job? And what does the #NUFC boss need to change in the wake of last night's home defeat to Brentford?
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Is Eddie Howe in danger of losing his job - and what will determine his fate?
Is Eddie Howe in danger of losing his job as Newcastle United boss in the wake of the home defeat to Brentford?
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February 8, 2026 at 9:38 AM
⚫️⚪️ ANALYSIS: Is Eddie Howe really at risk of losing his job? And what does the #NUFC boss need to change in the wake of last night's home defeat to Brentford?
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🔴⚪️ From @domshawecho.bsky.social - the games Granit Xhaka is set to miss after latest injury update on the #SAFC midfielder...
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The Sunderland games Granit Xhaka could miss after fresh injury update
Regis Le Bris provided a fresh injury update on Granit Xhaka after Sunderland's defeat at Arsenal
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February 8, 2026 at 8:52 AM
🔴⚪️ From @domshawecho.bsky.social - the games Granit Xhaka is set to miss after latest injury update on the #SAFC midfielder...
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🔴 He might have played it cool in public, but Kim Hellberg admits he was worried about the Matt Targett situation throughout the January window. Hence the #Boro boss' immense relief now...
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Kim Hellberg admits to Middlesbrough defensive 'worry' - and what it now means
Kim Hellberg is delighted to have Newcastle United loanee Matt Targett at Middlesbrough for the remainder of the season
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February 8, 2026 at 8:51 AM
🔴 He might have played it cool in public, but Kim Hellberg admits he was worried about the Matt Targett situation throughout the January window. Hence the #Boro boss' immense relief now...
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⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe explains why he doesn't feel under any more pressure despite the boos that rang around St James' Park in the wake of #NUFC's home defeat to Brentford last night...
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Eddie Howe: 'I don't feel like I'm under any more pressure'
Eddie Howe says he does not feel under any more pressure despite the booing that rang around St James’ Park after 3-2 home defeat to Brentford
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February 8, 2026 at 8:45 AM
⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe explains why he doesn't feel under any more pressure despite the boos that rang around St James' Park in the wake of #NUFC's home defeat to Brentford last night...
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✍️ REACTION: Strong stuff from Eddie Howe in his presser...
⚫️ Takes 'full responsibility' for #NUFC's malaise
⚪️ Reacts to St James' Park booing
⚫️ Addresses players' lack of form
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⚫️ Takes 'full responsibility' for #NUFC's malaise
⚪️ Reacts to St James' Park booing
⚫️ Addresses players' lack of form
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Eddie Howe's 'full responsibility' comment - and reaction to St James' Park boos
Eddie Howe says he has to take “full responsibility” for Newcastle’s current struggles – and understands the booing that rang around St…
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February 7, 2026 at 8:59 PM
✍️ REACTION: Strong stuff from Eddie Howe in his presser...
⚫️ Takes 'full responsibility' for #NUFC's malaise
⚪️ Reacts to St James' Park booing
⚫️ Addresses players' lack of form
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⚫️ Takes 'full responsibility' for #NUFC's malaise
⚪️ Reacts to St James' Park booing
⚫️ Addresses players' lack of form
Read here...⬇️
⚫️⚪️ RATINGS: #NUFC's worst player? It's a close call. Trippier, Murphy and Wissa all miles off. Tonali ineffective again, along with Barnes. Thought Elanga should have started and at least provided a spark. Outtara a clear MOTM for Brentford.
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The Newcastle player 'run ragged' and team-mate who was 'nowhere near' required level
Player Ratings: Newcastle United 2 Brentford 3 - Dango Outtara was Man of the Match at St James' Park
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February 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
⚫️⚪️ RATINGS: #NUFC's worst player? It's a close call. Trippier, Murphy and Wissa all miles off. Tonali ineffective again, along with Barnes. Thought Elanga should have started and at least provided a spark. Outtara a clear MOTM for Brentford.
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✍️ #NUFC Talking Points...
⚫️ Fury at the final whistle as #NUFC's form continues to nosedive
⚪️ Why wait 45 minutes to show any intensity?
⚫️ A tale of three penalty appeals
⚪️ Yoane Wissa's woes are a big problem
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⚫️ Fury at the final whistle as #NUFC's form continues to nosedive
⚪️ Why wait 45 minutes to show any intensity?
⚫️ A tale of three penalty appeals
⚪️ Yoane Wissa's woes are a big problem
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The angry post-match reaction that could spell trouble for Eddie Howe and Newcastle
Newcastle United were beaten 3-2 by Brentford at St James' Park as their Premier League troubles continued
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February 7, 2026 at 7:47 PM
⚫️⚪️ FULL Team News as Eddie Howe makes five #NUFC changes from the team that started at Man City. Pope, Guimaraes, Murphy, Barnes and Wissa in for Ramsdale, Burn, Elanga, Gordon and Woltemade. Back to a flat back four...
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Five Newcastle United changes as Eddie Howe makes big calls in defence and attack
Eddie Howe has made five changes to his Newcastle United side for today's Premier League game with Brentford
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February 7, 2026 at 4:22 PM
⚫️⚪️ FULL Team News as Eddie Howe makes five #NUFC changes from the team that started at Man City. Pope, Guimaraes, Murphy, Barnes and Wissa in for Ramsdale, Burn, Elanga, Gordon and Woltemade. Back to a flat back four...
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🔴⚪️ FLASHBACK: #SAFC have never won at the Emirates - so their last away win over Arsenal was a Worthington Cup tie at Highbury. Under Howard Wilkinson of all people…
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Making nine changes holds the key for Sunderland against Arsenal
Sunderland claimed a notable victory over Arsenal when they knocked the Gunners out of the League Cup at Highbury in the 2002-03 season
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February 7, 2026 at 8:12 AM
🔴⚪️ FLASHBACK: #SAFC have never won at the Emirates - so their last away win over Arsenal was a Worthington Cup tie at Highbury. Under Howard Wilkinson of all people…
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🔴⚪️ He’s scored at Stamford Bridge and Anfield so far this season - can Chemsdine Talbi complete a notable goalscoring hat-trick when #SAFC visit the Emirates this afternoon…
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'This is how we can hurt Arsenal' - Sunderland message ahead of trip to Emirates
Chemsdine Talbi wants to complete a notable goalscoring hat-trick when Sunderland take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium
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February 7, 2026 at 8:09 AM
🔴⚪️ He’s scored at Stamford Bridge and Anfield so far this season - can Chemsdine Talbi complete a notable goalscoring hat-trick when #SAFC visit the Emirates this afternoon…
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🔴⚪️ Yoane Wissa takes on Brentford today, with the jury still very much out on his summer move to #NUFC. Eddie Howe spells out what to expect from the striker in the rest of the season…
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'Unfortunately, that's the situation' - Eddie Howe's view on Yoane Wissa at Newcastle
Eddie Howe expects Yoane Wissa's performance levels with Newcastle United to improve in the second half of the season
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February 7, 2026 at 8:07 AM
🔴⚪️ Yoane Wissa takes on Brentford today, with the jury still very much out on his summer move to #NUFC. Eddie Howe spells out what to expect from the striker in the rest of the season…
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⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe on #NUFC's summer transfer business...
🗣️ I understand that with the outlay, people will go, ‘You shouldn’t need patience and understanding’. But I’d say with most transfers these days, there has to be an element of that.
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🗣️ I understand that with the outlay, people will go, ‘You shouldn’t need patience and understanding’. But I’d say with most transfers these days, there has to be an element of that.
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How Eddie Howe responded to questions over Newcastle's summer transfer business
Eddie Howe insists it is too early to pass judgement on Newcastle United’s business in last summer’s transfer window
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February 6, 2026 at 12:08 PM
⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe on #NUFC's summer transfer business...
🗣️ I understand that with the outlay, people will go, ‘You shouldn’t need patience and understanding’. But I’d say with most transfers these days, there has to be an element of that.
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🗣️ I understand that with the outlay, people will go, ‘You shouldn’t need patience and understanding’. But I’d say with most transfers these days, there has to be an element of that.
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⚫️⚪️ Injury latest on Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and Lewis Miley ahead of #NUFC's weekend home game with Brentford...
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Injury update on Gordon and Miley - as Bruno prepares to return for Newcastle United
Bruno Guimaraes is ready to return to Newcastle United’s starting line-up for the Premier League home game with Brentford
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February 6, 2026 at 10:37 AM
⚫️⚪️ Injury latest on Bruno Guimaraes, Anthony Gordon and Lewis Miley ahead of #NUFC's weekend home game with Brentford...
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⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe responds to questions over the success or failure of #NUFC's transfer business last summer.
Was spending more than £200m on Woltemade, Wissa, Elanga and Ramsey the right way to go?
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Was spending more than £200m on Woltemade, Wissa, Elanga and Ramsey the right way to go?
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How Eddie Howe responded to questions over Newcastle's summer transfer business
Eddie Howe insists it is too early to pass judgement on Newcastle United’s business in last summer’s transfer window
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February 6, 2026 at 10:19 AM
⚫️⚪️ Eddie Howe responds to questions over the success or failure of #NUFC's transfer business last summer.
Was spending more than £200m on Woltemade, Wissa, Elanga and Ramsey the right way to go?
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Was spending more than £200m on Woltemade, Wissa, Elanga and Ramsey the right way to go?
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⚫️⚪️ Less talking, more doing. #NUFC need firm action if their CEO's lofty ambitions are going to be realised...
✍️ The glossy image of a bright, success-laden future that Hopkinson is trying to portray simply does not match the current reality
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✍️ The glossy image of a bright, success-laden future that Hopkinson is trying to portray simply does not match the current reality
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It's time for David Hopkinson and Newcastle United to stop talking and start doing
There is nothing wrong with being ambitious. Eventually, though, you have to back up fine words with actions, writes Scott Wilson of David Hopkinson…
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February 6, 2026 at 8:31 AM
⚫️⚪️ Less talking, more doing. #NUFC need firm action if their CEO's lofty ambitions are going to be realised...
✍️ The glossy image of a bright, success-laden future that Hopkinson is trying to portray simply does not match the current reality
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✍️ The glossy image of a bright, success-laden future that Hopkinson is trying to portray simply does not match the current reality
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⚫️⚪️ COLUMN TIME: There’s nothing wrong with ambition - but it has to be rooted in reality. At the minute, what #NUFC’s CEO is saying, and what the club and team are doing, could not be further apart…
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It's time for David Hopkinson and Newcastle United to stop talking and start doing
There is nothing wrong with being ambitious. Eventually, though, you have to back up fine words with actions, writes Scott Wilson of David Hopkinson…
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February 6, 2026 at 8:03 AM
⚫️⚪️ COLUMN TIME: There’s nothing wrong with ambition - but it has to be rooted in reality. At the minute, what #NUFC’s CEO is saying, and what the club and team are doing, could not be further apart…
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🔴⚪️ Regis Le Bris reflects on #SAFC’s promotion winners - and how their legacy extends much further than simply getting the club back into the Premier League…
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Regis Le Bris expresses firm view over what 'must not be forgotten' at Sunderland
Regis Le Bris has paid tribute to the members of Sunderland's promotion-winning team who have subsequently left the club
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February 5, 2026 at 10:02 AM
🔴⚪️ Regis Le Bris reflects on #SAFC’s promotion winners - and how their legacy extends much further than simply getting the club back into the Premier League…
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✍🏻 Hayden Hackney interview…
🔴 Future ambitions after committing himself to #Boro
🔴 How his role has changed under Kim Hellberg
🔴 Norwich winner - his best goal ever?
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🔴 Future ambitions after committing himself to #Boro
🔴 How his role has changed under Kim Hellberg
🔴 Norwich winner - his best goal ever?
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What has changed for Hayden Hackney at Boro - and what it means for the future
Hayden Hackney is relishing the new attacking-midfield role he has been handed by Kim Hellberg at Middlesbrough
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February 5, 2026 at 9:59 AM
✍🏻 Hayden Hackney interview…
🔴 Future ambitions after committing himself to #Boro
🔴 How his role has changed under Kim Hellberg
🔴 Norwich winner - his best goal ever?
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🔴 Future ambitions after committing himself to #Boro
🔴 How his role has changed under Kim Hellberg
🔴 Norwich winner - his best goal ever?
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