Finn Azaz M Middlesborough b.2000

**culloty82** · 03/01/2024, 7:55 PM

Not to mention, to add to what was stated above, last season Carrick took over a Middlesbrough side mired in the relegation zone and steered them into the play-offs, so absolutely no reason why he shouldn't repeat the trick this time around.

**SkStu** · 03/01/2024, 8:46 PM

I'm not a huge fan of Boro for some unknown reason and, based on who else was mentioned as sniffing around, would have thought a move to Southampton or Bristol City would be more appealing to Finn as they are both closer to PAFC and not grim north. Still though, its a permanent move and to a decent, fairly high profile club. After that goal at the weekend, he's left PAFC with something special to remember him by!

https://pasoti.co.uk/threads/finn-az...firmed.126133/
53 pages, the crying really starts around page 12

**tetsujin1979** · 03/01/2024, 9:34 PM

Good friend of mine from when I did my degree in UL is a Boro fan, so I've always watched out for their results

**joey B** · 04/01/2024, 1:27 AM

From reading the tweet machine some EFL writers seem to think Azaz is a steal for what Boro are paying for him….

**JR89** · 04/01/2024, 9:27 AM

Originally Posted by joey B

From reading the tweet machine some EFL writers seem to think Azaz is a steal for what Boro are paying for him….

Boro had to pay £1m to Brentford as compensation for Alex Gilbert so £2m for Azaz is a steal. Fact they are the only team to bid for him I wouldn't read much into Southampton or Bristol supposedly being interested.

Though surprised Bristol didn't put more effort into signing him as they're crying out for technical number 10.

**Paddy Garcia** · 04/01/2024, 10:59 AM

I still recall watching match of the day when Boro, in the top flight, fielded 7 or 8 Irish players. A few years ago mind.

**Diggs246** · 04/01/2024, 11:21 AM

I believe its a beautiful city!

**Demesne Lad** · 04/01/2024, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Diggs246

I believe its a beautiful city!

As far as I know, Middlesbrough is not a city, despite several applications to become one. It has one Grade 1 listed building.

Historically, air pollution was high - the equivalent of smoking 93 cigs a year, according to the British Heart Foundation four years ago.

Middlesbrough's air pollution worst in the north east and equivalent to smoking 90 cigarettes a year | ITV News Tyne Tees

More recently, the Middlesbrough Council claim that their data "tells us that Middlesbrough's air quality is often better than other towns and cities in Britain, and continues to meet national air quality standards."

Young Azaz should be alright if he lives in Yarm, or Darlington.

**John83** · 04/01/2024, 4:41 PM

Originally Posted by Demesne Lad

Historically, air pollution was high - the equivalent of smoking 93 cigs a year, according to the British Heart Foundation four years ago.

Middlesbrough's air pollution worst in the north east and equivalent to smoking 90 cigarettes a year | ITV News Tyne Tees

More recently, the Middlesbrough Council claim that their data "tells us that Middlesbrough's air quality is often better than other towns and cities in Britain, and continues to meet national air quality standards."

Historical data here https://aqicn.org/city/united-kingdom/middlesbrough/ says it has some intermittant air quality issues, but it looks noticably better than the various locations in London I tried on the same website.

**John83** · 04/01/2024, 4:43 PM

"[Carrick says Azaz] could make his debut for Middlesbrough in the FA Cup this weekend against Aston Villa, following his €3m move from Villa."

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/sports/foo...ve/ar-AA1msLQ2

**pineapple stu** · 04/01/2024, 4:59 PM

Originally Posted by Demesne Lad

As far as I know, Middlesbrough is not a city, despite several applications to become one. It has one Grade 1 listed building.

Historically, air pollution was high - the equivalent of smoking 93 cigs a year, according to the British Heart Foundation four years ago.

Middlesbrough's air pollution worst in the north east and equivalent to smoking 90 cigarettes a year | ITV News Tyne Tees

More recently, the Middlesbrough Council claim that their data "tells us that Middlesbrough's air quality is often better than other towns and cities in Britain, and continues to meet national air quality standards."

Young Azaz should be alright if he lives in Yarm, or Darlington.

Ties in with an unofficial club/town nickname, the Smoggies

Harry Pearson is from Middlesbrough; he writes some very good humorous football columns (plus books like The Far Corner on local football in that area). He's...aware of the town's shortcomings in his writing, shall we say.

**tetsujin1979** · 04/01/2024, 5:06 PM

So is John Nicholson, who writes for football365. He had a stroke in November but is recovering well

And the best TV rant ever is about Middlesbrough

**pineapple stu** · 04/01/2024, 5:25 PM

Tis a good rant, but it's no "Your boys took one hell of a beating" or "I would love it if we beat them - love it"

**Demesne Lad** · 05/01/2024, 1:57 PM

Villa likely to insert a 'buy back' clause in any deal with 'Boro.

Aston Villa to insert buy-back clause in Finn Azaz Middlesbrough transfer (astonvillanews.co.uk)

**Trequartista20** · 05/01/2024, 6:26 PM

Agree it's a good move for the lad.

Ought to be given a serious chance to stake his claim by the next manager.

**third policeman** · 09/01/2024, 8:51 PM

Is he cup-tied or injured or just not picked? Not in the squad for either FA Cup or League Cup semi tonight?

**tetsujin1979** · 09/01/2024, 9:16 PM

Played for Plymouth in the league cup, so he's cup tied. Apparently was an agreement that he wouldn't play against Villa in the FA cup after leaving then for Boro last week