Riverside Observer

An aspiring journalist's blog on Boro

[Riverside Observer @RiversideObser1]

Welcome to the Riverside Observer!

A small independent #blog that aims to bring detailed analysis and stories from #Boro and the world of #football at large.

#EFL #EPL #soccer

[BBC Sport Tees @BBCTeesSport]

Middlesbrough Academy Manager Craig Liddle says he's "incredibly proud" to see a trio of his former players in England's World Cup squad 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

He handed debuts to Dan Burn and Jordan Pickford at #Darlo and was instrumental in Djed Spence's rise at #Boro 👏

#FIFAWorldCup | #BBCFootball

[Riverside Observer @RiversideObser1]

Karma or Irony?

[Second Tier podcast @secondtierpod]

Rob Edwards first heard of his sacking after members of his family saw rumours of Cesar Peixoto's appointment on social media.

Edwards then called the club to ask about the rumours.

Club officials then confirmed in a phone call he had been sacked.

(Via: @SportsPeteO)

[Riverside Observer @RiversideObser1]

@mathenda192 @SkySportsPL He isnt going to be a back up. He loves to play so would prefer moving to a lower team for more game time.

[Riverside Observer @RiversideObser1]

Not at all. He is in charge of organising the side. We had the most chances created and the lowest conversion rate.

He did his job. The forwards unfortunately let us down.

[Riverside Observer @RiversideObser1]

@BCFC_Chapz @TheFLZone I like him. He was a good technical midfielder and squad player for Boro so surprised we are letting him go.

He would be a good pick up for most mid-low Championship teams. However, would need protection from a good destroyer though

[#hcafc opinions @hcafcopinions]

In the aftermath, #Boro fans deserve a massive shout out. Sold out in record time, incredibly loud in the ground and a friendly bunch who were graceful in defeat. Hopefully we see you progress next season (though not trading places) as we need more northern teams up there. #hcafc

[Paul @AlredThe]

Sick of seeing Southampton fans ripping into Boro like they are the bad guys in all of this, Your club is in the gutter, of your own doing. The least you can do as fans is show some humility to the clubs you cheated against (probably all).

#SaintsFC #Boro #SWFC #Football #EFL

[Riverside Observer @RiversideObser1]

@StatesideSaint @secondtierpod What can I say? We really are built different 💪😂

Hope Southampton fans start to hold their hands up and accept that what the Teams management was doing was wrong. Its a bad look and disappointing.

[BBC Sport Tees @BBCTeesSport]

It wasn't the result we all hoped for, but it's been an absolute pleasure to cover this rollercoaster of a season.

Thank you so much to every Middlesbrough fan who has tuned in and interacted with us throughout the highs and lows.

Bring on 2026/27 💪❤️

#Boro | #UTB | #BBCFootball

[BBC Sport Tees @BBCTeesSport]

“I’m really, really excited to prove I can play for a Premier League club. I know we’re in the Championship now, but we’re trying to operate at Premier League level to ultimately get promoted and win the league.” - Finn Azaz

#Boro | #UTB | #BBCFootball

[Riverside Observer @RiversideObser1]

@SouthamptonFC Amazed to see you've got the fixtures for next season already

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@jackjoeyy12 @Davboro123 Cheers for the support. Bridging the gap right here 🤝

[EFL Communications @EFL_Comms]

An Independent Disciplinary Commission has today expelled Southampton from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs after the Club admitted to multiple breaches of EFL Regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other Clubs’ training.

In addition, the Club has received a four-point deduction that will be applied to the 2026/27 Championship table.

The effect of today’s order is that Middlesbrough are reinstated into the 2026 Play-Offs and will proceed to the Play-Off Final against Hull City. The final remains scheduled for Saturday 23 May, with the kick-off time to be confirmed.

📘 https://t.co/kGIhl4GksL

[BBC Sport Tees @BBCTeesSport]

WOW!!!

#Boro | #UTB | #BBCFootball

[Boropolis @Boropolis]

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali when asked about Spygate:

"Whoever is involved, I think, put evil in the football world.”

#Boro | #UTB | #SaintsFC | #HCAFC

[Riverside Observer @RiversideObser1]

@BBCTeesSport Dont forget the borderline chokehold throw of Aiden Morris too

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@utb1980 @BBCTeesSport There was also a foul on Morris for their goal

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@BoroMundo @RhysTheSaint I second this

[Second Tier podcast @secondtierpod]

This is Championship football btw.

Fucking love it.

[Riverside Observer @RiversideObser1]

@AdamSaintJames1 @boroparmo @BBCTeesSport Absolutely. If it is deemed they have received an unfair advantage then they should be removed from the final. Their previous trophies where it was also deemed an unfair advantage should also be taken from them.