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Bye Bye Paddy..........
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TheBlueButterfly
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Boro confirmed it earlier
r00fie1
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Paddy McNair has confirmed he is set to depart Boro at the end of his contract this summer.
The popular Northern Irishman racked up more than 200 appearances in a Boro shirt since joining in 2018, and was voted our Player of the Season in 2020/21.
A versatile and reliable figure for a series of Boro bosses, he also leaves as one of the most capped players during their time with the club, behind only Mark Schwarzer in the record books.
His last appearance was in the 0-0 draw with Blackburn Rovers in March before his season was curtailed following an injury sustained while on international duty.
"After six years and 219 appearances, my time at Boro has come to an end," he said.
"Big thank you to all the players, staff and the fans for the support throughout the years. Looking forward to the next chapter."
Head Coach Michael Carrick said: "Paddy has been a great servant to the club and an important figure during my time here.
"We wish him all the best for the future."
A versatile and reliable figure for a series of Boro bosses, he also leaves as one of the most capped players during their time with the club, behind only Mark Schwarzer in the record books.
His last appearance was in the 0-0 draw with Blackburn Rovers in March before his season was curtailed following an injury sustained while on international duty.
"After six years and 219 appearances, my time at Boro has come to an end," he said.
"Big thank you to all the players, staff and the fans for the support throughout the years. Looking forward to the next chapter."
Head Coach Michael Carrick said: "Paddy has been a great servant to the club and an important figure during my time here.
"We wish him all the best for the future."
Druss_The_Legend
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I'm wondering whether we might get Ben Gibson back as he is out of contract with Norwich in July.
Backward step that. Times I have seen him playing for Norwich he has looked slow and easy to beat at this level
Druss_The_Legend
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I'm not sure how/if he would fit into the Carrick ball and it isn't something I am particularly wanting to happen, it just seems like a very typical Boro thing to do.
Ex Footy Legs
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Not good enough for us.
Ex Footy Legs
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Good luck to paddy, great servant and played some fantastic games, remember how he just about coped with the Coventry striker in the playoffs last season…so versatile and fabulous attitude
I hope he goes to rangers as I don’t fancy us facing him in the championship - he’s a very solid performer
TheYorkshireTerrier
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Wonder where he will end up. I think the chances of him returning ended a couple seasons ago.
r00fie1
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I think you're right. Carrick wants a certain type of player, especially the younger ones whom he can mould and coach - along with the "senior" pro's who are like mentors. They do say never go backwards. Not for me, I'm afraid.
Corcaigh_the_Cat
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He was signed because of his goal scoring exploits from midfield. Proved to be a second rate midfielder (being generous) but a good stand in defender
futureboy
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Rav, Clarke, Fry, Lenihan - I don't see us signing another CB as a priority.
Ex Footy Legs
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And Ayling as cover
Zoophonic
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He was our player of the year in 2021-22 so to call him a stand in defender and imply he was nothing but is ungracious and unfair.
Ingleby_Flash
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Great player for us, haven’t missed him in April or May so wish him well in his move.
Gibson back, nah, don’t be daft.
Gibson back, nah, don’t be daft.