Craig Johns

Middlesbrough face a pivotal Championship season following their painful play-off final defeat to Hull City, with pundit Don Goodman urging the club to emulate Coventry City’s strong rebound rather than Sheffield United’s decline after similar setbacks. Goodman argues that Middlesbrough must support head coach Kim Hellberg with decisive recruitment, especially a reliable goalscorer, while noting that significant squad turnover has already begun with multiple departures and new additions including Jeremy Sarmiento, Myles Peart-Harris and Kyle Joseph. Further reinforcements in attack, midfield, defence and goalkeeping are targeted as the club aims to convert last season’s disappointment into momentum for another promotion challenge.