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  1. 'This win showed every side of us' - Hellbergpublished at 18:43 BST 5 September

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    Hellberg: 'Proud' of Boro's performance at QPR

    Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg spoke to BBC Radio Tees after Boro's narrow win away to Queens Park Rangers, their first victory on the road since March.

    For a written selection of his quotes, click here.

  2. Hartlepool sign Baggies teenager Deeming on loanpublished at 18:07 BST 4 September

    Cole Deeming clapping Truro City fans at the end of a National League matchImage source, Shutterstock
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    Cole Deeming scored once in four appearances on loan for Truro last season

    Hartlepool United have completed the loan signing of teenage midfielder Cole Deeming from West Bromwich Albion.

    Deeming, 19, will be on loan at Pools until 2 January, 2027 and is available for the home match against Woking on Saturday (15:00 BST).

    He has played once for his parent club and spent last season on loan with Truro City in the National League and then Cheltenham Town in League Two.

    "We're delighted to sign Cole," said Hartlepool head coach Lee Clark.

    "He's someone we've had an eye on for a while, and we've seen how well he did at Cheltenham.

    "He's also gained experience in this league with Truro, and the staff at West Brom speak really highly of him."

  3. Malanda's best position is centre-back - Hellbergpublished at 17:13 BST 4 September

    Adilson Malanda, wearing Middlesbrough's white away shirt, in action at BurnleyImage source, Getty Images

    Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg has said he believes Adilson Malanda's strongest position is centre-back.

    The 24-year-old usually plays in the backline but has been utilised in a defensive midfield role on occasion, including in Boro's 1-1 draw at Burnley on Wednesday.

    Speaking before Middlesbrough's trip to QPR on Saturday - the second of three away games for the team in six days - Hellberg said Malanda "is the centre-back and that's where I see him".

    He told BBC Radio Tees: "But then of course, you need to put the best team on the pitch and I think Malanda has been absolutely brilliant.

    "Some of our best games are when he plays as a six stepping up. I think his first half [at Burnley] was absolutely brilliant."

    Hellberg described the Frenchman, who arrived at Boro from MLS side Charlotte FC in August 2025, as a "unique player".

    He added: "In general I think his best position is centre-back, but sometimes you have to put what's best for the team and he's very versatile and can do a lot of things.

    "He's an unbelievable footballer that should get a lot of praise from everyone for what he's doing and how he puts his team first, because whatever I tell him, if I told him to be goalkeeper tomorrow, he would do it."

    Hellberg confirmed midfielder Myles Peart-Harris is fit to travel to Loftus Road after missing the Burnley game with a calf issue, but said the match will come too soon for injured winger Jeremy Sarmiento.

    Listen to Kim Hellberg's full pre-match press conference below or on BBC Sounds.

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