The Pride of the North East - A Middlesbrough Story

Well done on keeping Boro up mate, looking forward to next season and seeing the transfers! UTB!

SS of Ben Gibson and Jordan Jones please. Ben Gibson developing into a real beast for me
 
Boro_is_the_best said:
Well done on keeping Boro up mate, looking forward to next season and seeing the transfers! UTB!

SS of Ben Gibson and Jordan Jones please. Ben Gibson developing into a real beast for me
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sold of him to Everton on mine, ****** me off by complaining too much!!
 
Sorry for the lack of updates recently!

Been quite busy with uni work and reporting on games this weekend, will try get a couple on tonight.
 
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2014/15 Premier League Review

League Table

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Champions
Chelsea

Champions League
Chelsea
Tottenham
Manchester City
Everton

Europa League
Manchester United
Liverpool

Relegated
Cardiff
Fulham
Sunderland

Footballer of the Year

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Juan Mata - Chelsea

Players' Player of the Year

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Eden Hazard - Chelsea

Players' Young Player of the Year

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Erik Lamela - Spurs

Golden Glove

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Brad Guzan - Aston Villa

Manager of the Year

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Jose Mourinho - Chelsea

Top Goalscorer

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Goal of the Season

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Jonny Howson - Norwich (v Leicester)

Team of the Year

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Brad Guzan - Aston Villa
Leighton Baines - Arsenal
Vincent Kompany - Manchester City
Nemanja Vidic - Manchester United
Cesar Azpilicueta - Chelsea
Juan Mata - Chelsea
David Silva - Manchester City
Eden Hazard - Chelsea
Andriy Yarmolenko - Liverpool
Robin Van Persie - Manchester United
Sergio Aguero - Manchester City​
 
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2014/15 English Season Review

Premier League

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Chelsea were crowned Champions of England after they claimed their second successive league title. They will be joined in the Champions League by Tottenham, Manchester City and Everton. Rivals Manchester United and Liverpool will be in the Europa League for the 2015/16 season. At the other end of the table Cardiff, Fulham and Sunderland were relegated.

SkyBet Championship

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Reading and West Ham received automatic promotion to the Premier League after finished 1st and 2nd respectively. They will be joined by Southampton, who bounce back after being relegated last season. Sheffield Wednesday, Yeovil and Sheffield United will play the 2015/16 season in SkyBet League One after they finished in the bottom three.

SkyBet League One

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Replacing the three teams that were relegated from the SkyBet Championship are Bristol City, Watford and Birmingham with the latter gaining promotion via the play-offs. Meanwhile Burton, Hartlepool, Port Vale and Colchester were relegated into SkyBet League Two.

SkyBet League Two

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It was a good season for Dagenham and Redbridge as they were promoted as Champions and they will be joined in SkyBet League One by Crawley, Chesterfield and Gillingham. Morecambe and AFC Wimbledon dropped out of the Football League.

FA Cup

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Chelsea were crowned as FA Cup winners of 2014/15 after they defeated SkyBet Championship side Reading 2-0 at Wembley.

Capital One Cup

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The start of the domestic treble for Chelsea as they beat relegated Cardiff 3-1 at the start of March.
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2015/16 Pre-Season Update

Transfers

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In

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Will Keane

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Reece Hall-Johnson

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Elliott Bennett

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Aaron Cresswell

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Mitchell Beeney

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Greg McGuinness

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Out

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A number of players left this season including Rhys Williams and George Friend with both being key players so far. Friend left after his attributes fell dramatically following his broken leg and Williams departed as I try to make the squad fully English. Dean Whitehead left on a free transfer as his wage was quite big and no one wanted to take him off our hands. We utilised Tranmere as a feeder club by sending four players on loan to them including two of our brightest prospects in the form of Sam Cherry and Matthew Elsden.

Club News

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August 2015

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We had a bright start to the new season as we avoided defeat against our rivals Newcastle United before losing to Stoke in a close encounter. We progressed in the Capital One Cup after beating Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. The end of the month was quite disappointing as I was expecting three points against Brighton but a double from Federico Macheda prevented that.

Squad Stats

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Player of the Month - Jerome Sinclair

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Jerome has led the line excellently in August and rounded it off with a double against Brighton in the 2-2 draw.

League Table

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At the moment we lie in our predicted finish but I want to push up the table and hopefully sneak Europa League football.​
 
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September 2015

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September started off great for me as we beat Tottenham 2-1 at the Riverside before a draw away at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace. An extra time win over Wigan was good as we progressed further in the Capital One Cup before we were brought back down to earth at Anfield as Liverpool beat us 4-2.

Squad Stats

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Player of the Month - Tom Ince

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A fantastic month for Tom as he showed his potential by being the star man against Tottenham. He has been very consistent in recent times and I'm hoping he can push for a place in the England team.

League Table

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Despite a good month for us we are still in 15th position in the Premier League which is quite disappointing. However a few wins will push us in the right direction.

Club News

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I reached a milestone in management as I took charge of my 100th game as Middlesbrough manager in the Capital One Cup victory over Wigan. Here's to another 100 games!
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October 2015

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When October started I thought it might have been a good month for us as we started off with a win against Aston Villa before we suffered four successive defeats. It started with a defeat to West Ham before we lost three away games in a row. Two in the league against Manchester United and Southampton were either side of a last minute defeat to lowly Leicester in the Capital One Cup.

Squad Stats

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Player of the Month

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League Table

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Once again we find ourselves in 15th position which is a positive for me after such a bad month. After three straight league defeats, I thought we might have been a bit lower but I'm glad we're stable at the moment.​
 
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November 2015

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We only had three games this month due to the international break and we won one, lost one and drew one. It was a great win to start the month with a 6-2 demolition off Swansea, it was made even better by the fact it was away from home. After the international break we faced Chelsea and we got battered by the tank that is Romelu Lukaku before a 1-1 draw with high flying Reading rounded off the month.

Squad Stats

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Player of the Month - Charlie Austin

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Mainly due to the fact he scored five of the six goals against Swansea in the opening game of the month. It could have been six out of six but one of the goals went down as a Michu OG.

League Table

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Another 15th place finish for the end of the month. I suppose you can say it is consistency but I'd like to finish higher.​
 
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December 2015

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The most annoying part of Football Manager is how inconsistent the match engine is and it showed in this month. It started off with a great win over Norwich at Carrow Road before three straight defeats against Arsenal, Everton and West Brom. We then faced Manchester City with a tired squad and went down to 10 men but still managed to pull off a win. However it was back to the usual rubbish that the ME produces and lost to lowly Leicester before getting pulled apart by Stoke. WHY IS IT SO ANNOYING?!

Squad Stats

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Player of the Month - Kieran Trippier

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It could have gone to either him or Charlie Austin but he was fantastic in the wins against Norwich and Manchester City.

League Table

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Very annoyed at the league position right now but it doesn't surprise me when the ME constantly messes up games. At least it's quite tight at the bottom.

Club News

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Another positive from the month is that Assistant Manager Mark Venus has extended his contract until 2018 after his current deal was set to run out at the end of the season.​
 
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Transfers

In

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Jordan Rossiter - ?3.3m - Liverpool

Jordan joins Middlesbrough as one of the brightest talents in English football and will be looking to develop him into a world class player.

Out

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Lukas Jutkiewicz - Free - Bolton

He wasn't being used and was playing U21's football so was let go on a free transfer with 25% of his next transfer fee coming to us.

January 2016

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What a difference a month makes. I was cursing our luck in December and we were left languishing in the bottom three but in January we only lost once, however it was against our rivals so I wasn't too happy with that. In the league it was great to only lose one game and beat the likes of Liverpool and Brighton as well as securing a draw against Tottenham. We are also still in the FA Cup after a last minute winner in the Third Round and a draw against West Brom in the Fourth Round to set up a replay at the start of February.

Squad Stats

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Player of the Month - Tom Ince

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Tom was fantastic this month and added three goals in crucial wins over Brighton and Crystal Palace. Also put a sterling performance in against his former club Liverpool.

League Table

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We've moved up to 14th now but I'm targeting higher and want at least a top half finish.​
 
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February 2016

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Another great month for Middlesbrough as we remained unbeaten in the game including a 4-0 win at the Riverside against Manchester United, their first defeat in all competitions since October 2015! Harry Maguire was solid in the final two league games of the month as he opened the scoring on both occasions. The only sour point of the month was going out of the FA Cup but there is plenty more seasons to try and win that cup.

Squad Stats

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Player of the Month - Charlie Austin

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Charlie had a great end to the month as he bagged a hat trick in the 5-1 win over Swansea as well as scoring against West Ham and Manchester United.

League Table

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The league is so tight as we are now up to 8th in the league. However a few bad results could see us head towards the relegation zone again.​
 
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2015/16 Youth Candidates

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Not the best youth intake with only one of the players coming into the youth team having a potential ability of over 4* which was disappointing. I'm trying to improve the standard of the youth recruitment so that we can bring the best players in ahead of Newcastle and Sunderland. Below is the player that stands out for me;

Doug Preece - 4.5*

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Doug is the highest rated player coming into the youth team so I'm hoping he can live up to his potential. He's been dubbed as the new Michael Owen so if he replicates his early career then I'll be very happy.​
 
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March 2016

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Once again we remain unbeaten in the league but we only played three games this month due to an international break but it's still pleasing. The best result was perhaps the 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, I wasn't expecting anything from it with the form of Romelu Lukaku but luckily Elliott Bennett rescued a draw for us. A small mention to Jordan Rossiter who scored the winner, and his first goal for the club, in the win against Southampton.

Squad Stats

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Player of the Month - Dane Burke

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Dane has been solid since becoming a starting member of the team and is still only 17 years old but is putting in performances like a 27 year old!

League Table

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We are hanging onto 7th place but Aston Villa are only three points off in 12th place so we have to be on our best game to ensure we don't drop down.

Club News

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Bad news for the team as first choice right back gets injured in training which means 16 year old Greg McGuinness will have to step up to the first team.​
 
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April 2016

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It's been a very exciting end to the season and it's going to the final day of the season to decide who will be in the Europa League next season. We lost two games at the start of the month against Norwich and Arsenal, our first defeats for a while, but bounced back with a 4-1 win at Goodison Park. Tom Ince was instrumental in the fantastic win against Manchester City and played another big part in the 3-2 win over West Brom.

Squad Stats

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Player of the Month - Tom Ince

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Tom certainly shows up when it's needed. He scored a double in the 2-1 win over oil rich Manchester City and provided two assists for the win over West Brom. He should get an England cap soon.

League Table

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How tight is it for 6th, 7th and 8th position. It's going to be decided on the final game of the season when we take on Leicester, Newcastle take on West Ham and Tottenham take on Southampton. The only problem is that Newcastle are in the FA Cup Final so if they beat Chelsea they could throw a spanner in the works.​
 
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Final Day of Season 2015/16

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"Hello and welcome to the final Soccer Saturday of the season and today we're focusing on the three teams hoping to qualify for the Europa League next season with reporters covering the games at Tottenham, Newcastle and Middlesbrough. Matt Le Tissier is following the fortunes of West Ham against Newcastle, Paul Merson watching the game at White Hart Lane between Tottenham and Southampton whilst Charlie Nicholas "

The Fixtures
Tottenham v Southampton
West Ham v Newcastle
Middlesbrough v Leicester

3pm - Kick Off
"...and the whistle has blown at White Hart Lane, the Boleyn Ground and the Riverside Stadium as the final day of the Premier League season kicks off."

3.02pm
"There has been an early goal in one of the games we are following and it's over to Paul Merson."

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It's the home side that's conceded early on as James Ward-Prowse fires Southampton into the lead in the 2nd minute!

Tottenham 0-1 Southampton (James Ward-Prowse 2)
West Ham 0-0 Newcastle
Middlesbrough 0-0 Leicester

6th - Tottenham - 56pts
7th - Newcastle - 55 pts
8th - Middlesbrough - 54pts

3.08pm
"Another early goal and it's at the Riverside Stadium. Charlie Nicholas.."

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"Middlesbrough have took the lead here Jeff. Jacob Butterfield, the ex Barnsley midfielder, has fired his team into the lead and at the moment are into the Europa League."

Tottenham 0-1 Southampton
West Ham 0-0 Newcastle
Middlesbrough 1-0 Leicester (Jacob Butterfield 8)

6th - Middlesbrough - 56pts
7th - Tottenham - 56 pts
8th - Newcastle - 55pts

3.10pm
"We're following three key games on this final day and it's over to the third reporter Matt Le Tissier to hear about a goal at the Boleyn Ground."

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"The race for Europa League football is still on as Newcastle have took the lead through Papiss Cisse. It's going to be one hectic final day!"

Tottenham 0-1 SouthamptonWest Ham 0-1 Newcastle (Papiss Cisse 10)
Middlesbrough 1-0 Leicester

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Middlesbrough - 56 pts
8th - Tottenham - 56pts

3.12pm
"Two goals in two minutes at the Boleyn Ground but who has scored the second. Matt Le Tissier.."

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"It's for Newcastle Jeff and it looks like the game could be over already as Cisse has his second of the afternoon."

Tottenham 0-1 Southampton
West Ham 0-2 Newcastle (Papiss Cisse 12)
Middlesbrough 1-0 Leicester

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Middlesbrough - 56 pts
8th - Tottenham - 56pts

3.22pm
"We're hearing reports of another goal at White Hart Lane. Have Tottenham got back into the game or have Southampton extended their lead?"

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"Nightmare for Huge Lloris, absolute nightmare. The shot comes in from the edge of the area, hits the post and bounces in off the Frenchman to give Southampton a two goal lead. GOALLLLLLLLL"

Tottenham 0-2 Southampton (Hugo Lloris OG 22)
West Ham 0-2 Newcastle
Middlesbrough 1-0 Leicester

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Middlesbrough - 56 pts
8th - Tottenham - 56pts

3.23pm
"There's a loud noise coming from Charlie Nicholas. Let's see what's happening at the Riverside Stadium."

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"Kieran Trippier has scored a fantastic goal for Middlesbrough. He's picked the ball up just inside the Leicester half and drove towards goal before unleashing a thunderbolt into the top corner."

Tottenham 0-2 Southampton
West Ham 0-2 Newcastle
Middlesbrough 2-0 Leicester (Kieran Tripper 23)

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Middlesbrough - 56 pts
8th - Tottenham - 56pts

3.32pm
"Two goals in the 32nd minute, one at White Hart Lane and one at the Riverside Stadium but first it's to Paul Merson.."

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"Tottenham have a way back into the game and it's Jan Vertonghen who has pulled a goal back for them. An hour left can they get another two to secure European football?"

"Now let's hear about the goal at the Riverside with Charlie.."

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"3-0 Middlesbrough, Jeff! Leicester look to be dead and buried and it's their captain Charlie Austin who has fired in another goal to take his tall to 21."

Tottenham 1-2 Southampton (Jan Vertonghen 32)
West Ham 0-2 Newcastle
Middlesbrough 3-0 Leicester (Charlie Austin 32)

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Middlesbrough - 56 pts
8th - Tottenham - 56pts

3.33pm
"Straight back to Charlie Nicholas who has another goal to tell us about."

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"3-1 now. Gary Hooper has got one back for Leicester but I can't see them getting back into the game."

Tottenham 1-2 Southampton
West Ham 0-2 Newcastle
Middlesbrough 3-1 Leicester (Gary Hooper 33)

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Middlesbrough - 56 pts
8th - Tottenham - 56pts

3.43pm

"We've not heard from him in a while but let's go back to Matt Le Tissier who is watching West Ham v Newcastle"

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"It's another goal for Newcastle and Massadio Haidara who has the third of the game for Newcastle. Looks like they've wrapped up the three points at the Boleyn Ground"

Tottenham 1-2 Southampton
West Ham 0-3 Newcastle (Massadio Haidara 43)
Middlesbrough 3-1 Leicester

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Middlesbrough - 56 pts
8th - Tottenham - 56pts

3.45pm

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"..and it's half time on the final day of the Premier League season and as is stands Newcastle and Middlesbrough will be heading into Europe with Newcastle still to play in the FA Cup Final against Chelsea. We'll be back shortly.."

4.01pm
"A minute into the second half of the final day and we have another goal at the Riverside Stadium. Which way has it gone Charlie Nicholas?"

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"It's gone to Leicester again Jeff and Gary Hooper has his second of the afternoon. It's a typical finish from him as he pounces on a rebound to slot home."

Tottenham 1-2 Southampton
West Ham 0-3 Newcastle
Middlesbrough 3-2 Leicester (Gary Hooper 46)

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Middlesbrough - 56 pts
8th - Tottenham - 56pts

4.06pm
"To the Boleyn Ground and Matt Le Tissier.."

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"4-0 to Newcastle now and it should be more as they missed a chance just before their goal. Papiss Cisse has his hat trick and it's well deserved."

Tottenham 1-2 Southampton
West Ham 0-4 Newcastle (Papiss Cisse 51)
Middlesbrough 3-2 Leicester

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Middlesbrough - 56 pts
8th - Tottenham - 56pts

4.08pm
"The Boleyn Ground is seeing plenty of action today. Matt Le Tissier what has gone on now?"

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"West Ham have got a consolation through Danny Graham but I can't see them getting back into this game."

Tottenham 1-2 Southampton
West Ham 1-4 Newcastle (Danny Graham 53)
Middlesbrough 3-2 Leicester

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Middlesbrough - 56 pts
8th - Tottenham - 56pts

4.27pm
"Charlie Nicholas can't believe his eyes but what has gone on Charlie?"

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"I don't believe if Jeff. Middlesbrough have thrown a three goal lead away and Leicester have pulled it level. Gary Hooper is the man to get the goal as he secures the match ball. Middlesbrough have moved to a more attacking formation now to try and find a winner."

Tottenham 1-2 Southampton
West Ham 1-4 Newcastle
Middlesbrough 3-3 Leicester (Gary Hooper 72)

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Tottenham - 56 pts
8th - Middlesbrough - 54 pts

4.38pm
"Into the final ten minutes at the Boleyn Ground and Matt Le Tissier has another goal to report on."

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"Another goal for Danny Graham but Newcastle have moved to 5 at the back now to see the game out so I think that's the final time you'll hear from me."

Tottenham 1-2 Southampton
West Ham 2-4 Newcastle (Danny Graham 83)
Middlesbrough 3-3 Leicester

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Tottenham - 56 pts
8th - Middlesbrough - 54 pts

4.40pm
"Oh my word! Five minutes left at the Riverside Stadium and there's been a seventh goal but who has it gone to Charlie?"

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"I don't believe it Jeff! Middlesbrough have scored! Their fans are going absolutely mental and so am I. It's the substitute Emmanuel Ledesma that has scored it and it looks like he has sent Middlesbrough into the Europa League!"

Tottenham 1-2 Southampton
West Ham 2-4 Newcastle
Middlesbrough 4-3 Leicester (Emmanuel Ledesma 85)

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Middlesbrough - 56 pts
8th - Tottenham - 56 pts

4.47pm

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"The final whistle has blown across all three games and the scores stayed as they were so it looks like Newcastle and Middlesbrough are into the Europa League but all will be confirmed after the FA Cup Final next week!

6th - Newcastle - 57pts
7th - Middlesbrough - 56 pts
8th - Tottenham - 56 pts

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