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Important internal mindset at Middlesbrough as exciting promotion push continues

While many Middlesbrough fans may be starting to dream, Kim Hellberg says he can't allow himself or his players to get carried away

By Craig Johns · Gazette Live

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Manager Hellberg emphasized maintaining a grounded mindset rather than dwelling on Middlesbrough's ongoing promotion push.
Boro retain second place in the Championship behind leaders Swansea City following wins over Wolves and Stoke City.
The squad secured their latest victory with a last-minute winning goal away against in-form Stoke City.

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Middlesbrough manager Hellberg has stressed that his squad must stay grounded despite continuing an exciting Championship promotion push. Boro sit second in the Championship behind Swansea City after securing consecutive victories against top-four rivals Wolves and Stoke City, with the latter sealed by a dramatic late winner.

While recognizing the growing excitement among supporters during the club's 150th anniversary year, Hellberg insisted the team cannot afford to get carried away thinking about potential promotion. His focus remains strictly on taking the season match by match ahead of Saturday's home encounter against Brian Barry-Murphy's Cardiff City.

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