🎧 Is tricky spell over for Boro?
"I think we are turning a corner now, I hope. I still don't 100% trust this team."BBC Radio Tees' Paul Addison is joined by former Middlesbrough midfielder Neil Maddison and Boro fan Dana Malt to discuss back-to-back wins - but does the turnaround mean the five-match losing streak has been left in the past?Includes interviews from boss Michael Carrick and Saturday's match-winner Finn Azaz after the 1-0 win over Derby.You can listen to the full episode and more on the Red Alert podcast.
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