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  1. Burnley 1-1 Middlesbrough - the fans' verdictpublished at 10:07 BST 3 September

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    We asked for your thoughts after Burnley's 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough stretched their winless run to start the Championship season to four games.

    The Clarets remain 23rd in the table on two points, while Boro are fifth with two wins, one draw and a loss.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Burnley fans

    Andy: Better in the second half but Middlesbrough were easily the better side. Too many passes went astray, too many tackles lost and no striker worthy of the name. Satpaev the best player again meaning we will probably transfer him in January so the owners can make more money. We should look at the free agents, but so disappointing there are no English players in our starting line-up.

    Gav: First half the old habits crept in with a cheap goal and lack of effort. We looked like a team that had never played together (which is broadly what we are). Second half was a totally different story. Played well, with a high tempo against a good side in Boro. More confidence and we could have nicked it.

    Richard: It's far too early to judge Nicky Hayen and his new squad, but our second-half performance today coupled with our overall performance against West Ham on the opening day bode well for a successful season. Our young loanee Satpaev looks like a wonderful signing and Amdouni had his best second half in a Claret shirt.

    Andie: Second half obviously better on the night, but even the first half showed some improvement (not least we didn't concede two goals in the opening five minutes!). New signings looked hopeful, especially Satpaev, and I'm hopeful for Reo Hatate. So, hoping we improve - we need to!

    Mark: We were terrible first half. But played a lot better second half - we played like a team with confidence. Satpaev had another good game. We really need to work on our shooting with the strikers, but Flemming is going to be missed. I just hope we can sign a good striker on the free agent list.

    Dastan Satpaev wearing Burnley's claret home shirt during the home game against MiddlesbroughImage source, Shutterstock

    Middlesbrough fans

    Martin: Boro should have been out of sight by half-time and poor closing down gave them the goal. Normally, we'd be happy with a point away but should have been all three. We're still settling in and we've got two or three players to come in and make a big difference, then watch us go.

    Todo: Need to beat teams that are low on confidence, coming off the back of a good win ourselves.

    Buzz: Too slow in getting to the last third then we stop and play it back to the halfway line. We are a team of crabs, sideways... sideways... zzzzzzz… UTB.

    Steve: Typical Boro - clueless in front of goal.

  2. Middlesbrough boss Hellberg reacts after draw against Burnleypublished at 23:04 BST 2 September

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    Hellberg: Boro gain 'a strong point' at Burnley

    Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg spoke to BBC Radio Tees after their draw against Burnley.

    For a written selection of his quotes, click here.

  3. What can Boro expect from Rokas Pukstas?published at 13:14 BST 2 September

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    What can Boro expect from Rokas Pukstas?

    Middlesbrough's new midfield signing Rokas Pukstas has never played domestic football outside of Croatia - so what will he bring to the English game?

    The 22-year-old has arrived at Boro following a four-year spell in the Hajduk Split first team in which he scored 27 goals and registered 10 assists in 142 games.

    Croatian football journalist Lovre Nikolac said one of Pukstas' main qualities is arriving late in the box to provide a goal threat.

    "He is very good arriving late and as soon as he steps on the pitch, as soon as there's an aerial duel, he wins it," Nikolac told BBC Radio Tees.

    "He can jump high. He's very strong and his play with headers is amazing. If there's one thing that he cannot improve on, I think it's that.

    "He arrives late and [also] picks up the scraps sometimes."

    Pukstas also has an exceptional work rate and stamina, according to Nikolac - something which Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg demands from his players.

    "Obviously we can talk about the goals, but it's what he does off the ball," said Nikolac.

    "He just runs. There's no other way to put it. He never stops and he does everything that's needed from him.

    "And he's box to box, so up and down the pitch the whole game and never looks tired."

    Nikolac believes one area where the USA under-23 international can improve is his technical game and passing ability.

    "He's not great at passing, but everything else he's got spot on. Defending, reading the game, late arrivals, scoring goals," he added.

    "But if he can improve that, then you have a whole player, a true midfielder. You can use him wherever you want. He has the physicality to do anything."

    Listen to Lovre Nikolac's full interview above or on BBC sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.

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  4. Listen to BBC Radio Tees Sport deadline day specialpublished at 18:36 BST 1 September

    BBC Sport's transfer deadline day graphic. Transfer is written in white on a black box, deadline is written in black on a yellow box and day is written in white letters on a black box. The words appear on top of a yellow patterned background.

    BBC Radio Tees' Neil Maddison is joined by fellow former Middlesbrough player Stewart Downing to discuss the club's transfer business.

    The show, which runs from 22:00-00:00 BST, will offer the latest updates and analysis.

    Listen to it here

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  5. Brighton agree £15m deal for Millwall winger Azeezpublished at 15:22 BST 1 September

    Nizaar Kinsella
    Football reporter

     Femi Azeez for Millwall in the Championship.Image source, Getty Images

    Brighton have agreed a deal to sign Nigeria winger Femi Azeez from Millwall.

    The 25-year-old scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 37 games last season, earning a place in the PFA Championship team of the year.

    Azeez has been pushing for a move to the Premier League, with Millwall rejecting at least three bids from the Seagulls in recent weeks.

    His departure would be a club record sale for Millwall, who are set to receive an initial £12.5m - potentially rising past £15m with add-ons.

    Azeez would be Brighton's 11th signing of the summer, including their club record £45m move for Tottenham centre-back Luka Vuskovic.

    The Seagulls have also raised significant funds through player sales, including Carlos Baleba's £70m move to Manchester United, while Liverpool have been linked with winger Yankuba Minteh.

    Azeez joined Millwall from Reading for about £1m in 2024 and is entering the final two years of his contract.

    He had been left out of the Lions' three most recent matchday squads by manager Alex Neil.

    Fellow Championship club Wrexham are also understood to have shown an interest in the attacker.

    His arrival at Brighton will allow Seagulls winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, who has signed a new contract, to leave on loan.

    The 21-year-old, who had a successful loan spell at Bolton Wanderers in League One last season, is expected to join Championship side Middlesbroughthis term.

    He looks likely to replace Morgan Whittaker at Boro, with the winger set to join Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids.