It wasn’t meant to be for us today, however, genuinely pleased for the ex Boro lads @mdrcrooks@ryangiles7 and Paddy McNair. All come across as nice guys and I hope they get a shot next year in the big time.
Someone just sent me this - seen on the London Underground.
I once dreamed of a successful career at the Bar. Perhaps the occasional mention in the law reports, or even the Evening Standard. Respectability at last.
Never imagined it might involve appearing on a Middlesbrough fans’ Wembley banner somewhere on the Metropolitan Line…
Good luck today, Boro.
@alexcmfc Done a parkrun down in Essex this morning where I live in my Boro top. Lots of blokes running and talking to me about it and wanting us to do it. West Ham, Arsenal, Southend United fans 😁
Couldn’t get the time off work today. Will Salts fault, no one else’s. Had to wear the top to parkrun. Enjoy the day Boro fans I will be cheering from the office. #UTB
A League Arbitration Panel has today dismissed Southampton Football Club’s appeal against the Independent Disciplinary Commission’s decision in respect of breaches of EFL Regulations.
As a result, the original sanction remains in force. Southampton’s expulsion from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs stands, alongside the four-point deduction to be applied to the Club’s 2026/27 Championship record and the reprimand in respect of all charges. In accordance with EFL Regulations, the decision of the League Arbitration Panel is final.
Following the conclusion of the proceedings, the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final between Hull City and Middlesbrough is confirmed as taking place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 23 May, kicking off at 3.30pm.
#EFL
Exclusive: Southampton have lost their appeal and the players have been informed. #SaintsFC Full story w/ @mjshrimper@TheAthleticFC https://t.co/hq4loTLwQb
In all of this you do have to feel sorry for Hull. 4 days before a £200 million pound game with a return to the big time on the line and their opponents have now changed.