Middlesbrough seeks promotion after playoff disappointments, says Hellberg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:36 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg emphasized the club's resilience following their recent playoff setbacks. Despite losing to Southampton and Hull City in the prior season's playoffs, Hellberg believes the team is prepared to make another push for promotion this season. He noted that the experiences have strengthened both players and supporters, fostering a sense of togetherness. Middlesbrough's new campaign begins this Saturday against Lincoln City at a sold-out Riverside.
- •Middlesbrough lost in the Championship play-off final last season.
- •Hellberg believes the club has grown stronger through adversity.
- •The team missed automatic promotion by four points last season.
- •Middlesbrough's first match of the new season is against Lincoln City.
- •The game will be played at a sold-out Riverside.
- 9:36 AMYahoo Sports — Boro 'have grown' from play-off heartache - Hellberg
"Kim Hellberg says Middlesbrough's play-off dramas could have broken the club's spirit but they will return stronger in their bid for promotion.
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