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How Labour Lost the Working Class
For a hundred years Teesside was the steel capital of the world and a Labour heartland. Now, for the first time in generations, it's turning blue.
How London's Economic Dominance is Strangling Soccer in the North-East
London's status as the centre of finance, culture and politics affects every other part of Britain, but nowhere more than the north-east. This is reflected in the region's football clubs, which are struggling to compete with their southern rivals.
The Rebirth of South Shields, Julio Arca and Non-League Football in the North East
Not too long ago, South Shields FC were down on their luck and Julio Arca was playing pub football. Having teamed up in the interim, they – and non-league football in the North East – are flying high.
How Bob Mortimer Kickstarted the Golden Age of British Comedy
He's spent 25 years as half of Britain's greatest comedy double act with lifelong writing partner, Vic Reeves.
Inside Middlesbrough’s Academy: How Youth Soccer Actually Works
While we all have our own ideas of what it takes to make it as a footballer, few people know how an academy works in practice. We went to Middlesbrough’s Rockliffe Park to find out.
Too Good To Go Down: The Best Sides Relegated From The English Top Flight
Over the decades, there have been some truly shocking relegations on these shores. Man City, Middlesbrough, Leeds United – these are the sides who were too good to go down.
Rating Every Premier League Club’s Festive Merchandise In Order Of Christmassiness
With the commemoration of the birth of Our Lord coming up, we have decided to get to the bottom of what Christmas is all about – football clubs selling obscene amounts of merch.
The Beatification Of Dimitri Payet: Reviewing West Ham vs. Middlesbrough
In the next part of our Premier League Review, we assess Dimitri Payet’s divine form, in sharp contrast to West Ham’s godless start to the season.
Payet Obliterates Middlesbrough's Defense, Egos With Inspired Solo Golazo
So let's just call Messi the Argentine Payet, shall we?
The Sweet Seduction of Ronald Koeman: Reviewing Everton vs. Middlesbrough
In the penultimate portion of our Premier League Review, we discuss the self-possessed sexiness of Everton’s Dutch saviour.
The Cult: Fabrizio Ravanelli
In 1996, a mercurial Italian footballer arrived in the humdrum climes of Middlesbrough. Somehow, despite all his goals, he left the club both admired and unloved.
The Misery of the International Break: A Brief Goodbye To The Premier League
In the last of this week’s Premier League Reviews, we explore the idea that the international break is a metaphor for all human struggle.