Kim Hellberg looks set to become Middlesbrough's next head coach.

The Hammarby boss emerged as the stand-out frontrunner on Monday, and everything is now on track for him to get the job.

We react to the news in our latest episode, discuss what we know about Hellberg and why he was Boro's pick. And we explain how the next week or so is likely to play out.

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We went live on Thursday morning to answer your questions on Middlesbrough's search for a new head coach.

We react to Rob Edwards' statement after his move to Wolves and assess various potential candidates to take charge at the Riverside.

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Rob Edwards is set to be confirmed as the next Wolves head coach. We discuss how things developed behind the scenes at Rockliffe last week, Boro's fury at the situation and the deep disappointment in the stands.

And we have an early look ahead at what and who comes next as Boro start their head coach search.

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Rob Edwards has been strongly linked with Wolves since the sacking of Vitor Pereira - so where do things stand?

We discuss the events of the last few days, what Edwards has said, what Boro sources are telling us and what happens next.

We also reflect on the draw at Leicester and look ahead to the game against Birmingham on Saturday.

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We reflect on Middlesbrough's draw with Wrexham in our latest episode and discuss the selection dilemmas facing boss Rob Edwards ahead of this week's trip to Watford.

Dom is joined by BBC Tees commentator and reporter Rob Law.

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Two wins and three big Middlesbrough winners - we reflect on the victories over Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday.

We also talk contracts and preview this weekend's game against Wrexham.

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Middlesbrough this week officially unveiled their new club crest - and we love it!

We discussed the crest and the work that went into designing it in this week's episode.

We also reflect on the Hayden Hackney and Chuba Akpom summer transfer decisions ahead of Boro's game against Ipswich Town.

And we discuss the exit of Bailey and Anton Palmer.

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It's the second international break of the season, so we reflect on the campaign so far for Middlesbrough after Rob Edwards' side tasted defeat in the Championship for the first time.

We discuss the attack and how Edwards can get the best out of the forward line.

We also give our views on the summer signings and have a very early look ahead to the January transfer window.

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