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Kim Hellberg bewildered by Middlesbrough stat that’s ‘unheard of & little bit weird’

KIM Hellberg says the number of goals Middlesbrough are conceding is a "bit weird" considering they're not giving their opponents many chances.

By Dominic Shaw · The Northern Echo

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Kim Hellberg expressed bewilderment that Middlesbrough conceded eight goals from just 15 shots on target in five games.
Middlesbrough conceded four goals from the four shots on target they faced over their last two fixtures.
Hellberg called the goals conceded against Cardiff City terrible but avoided placing blame on goalkeeper Radek Vitek.

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Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg expressed bewilderment over his side's defensive statistics following their match against Cardiff City. Hellberg described it as "unheard of" that Boro have conceded eight goals from just 15 shots on target across their last five matches, including four goals conceded from four shots on target over their previous two games.

While Hellberg felt his team generally defended well, he criticized momentary lapses and labeled the defending for Cardiff's goals as "terrible." Jack Moylan and Ollie Tanner scored for Cardiff, capitalizing on defensive mistakes and counterattacks, though Hellberg avoided blaming goalkeeper Radek Vitek.

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Kim Hellberg bewildered by Middlesbrough stat that’s ‘unheard of & little bit weird’

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