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Alex Gilbert - Sept 2025 still at Middlesbrough
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We'll see but it's not that uncommon for players of his age to have the early part of their careers wasted by teams stockpiling players who aren't quite at the level of the team who is hoarding them. He's been a bit unfortunate in that it looks like he's been considered good enough to keep around on the fringes of a Championship squad but not quite good enough to break through. They don't want to loan him out because they need him for the bench and in case of injury but he's not been able to get in ahead of the players in front of him. Not that surprising given the player ahead of him cost about £3m. He made a Championship appearance just over a week ago so a player who is good enough to be on the fringes of a Championship side who are 7th in the league doesn't sound like a total spare part player like we've picked up in the past. Time will tell.
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Friend of a friend who is a boro fan says. Good player never given a chance and lightweight.2
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I asked my mate who supports Boro. He said it’s difficult to express a view, as he’s played so few games, although not his fault as the players in his position have been going great guns plus the club have signed two attacking players which will push Gilbert further down the pecking. When he has seen him, he’s looked handy.
It’s a low risk deal for Charlton and, unlike a summer loan, there’s no risk of him being recalled. Let’s hope he’s an upgrade on Luke Berry or, at the very least, that he will provide an element of competition that will push Berry to up his game.2 -
...Remind you of someone...Chippycafc said:Friend of a friend who is a boro fan says. Good player never given a chance and lightweight.
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From the picture of him signing what appears to be a blank piece of paper on the OS I thought he looked like a skinny 18 year old, surprised he’s actually 23. I’m sure training with Danny Hylton (is he still with us?!) for a couple of months will toughen him up!Chippycafc said:Friend of a friend who is a boro fan says. Good player never given a chance and lightweight.
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Looks a good 'un….0
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I asked Bob Mortimer and he said there’s definitely a player in there, but he hasn’t had the chance to prove it yet.8
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Probably 14, the number he has worn at Boro.lancashire lad said:Very good BUT what is his squad number please0 -
Welcome, never heard of him so hope he lives up to the hype that Scott and Jones are saying re adding quality.
I take the comments on the borough forum with a pinch of salt, if he is too good for league one, he wouldn’t be here
Fire us to promotion Alex 🙏1 - Sponsored links:
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More to the point, how tall is he?lancashire lad said:Very good BUT what is his squad number please1 -
Got to say, the fact that nobody seems to know too much about him is probably a good thing, no unrealistic expectations there then. I will base his signing on the last loan signing from Middlesborough, I think, Alan Kernaghan, if he turns out as well as that fella did then we might have a result.4
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I haven't got any friends from Middlesbrough 🤷🏻♂️
But Steph McGovern said he's a versatile skilful player that needs more game time and should be decent in the mediocre League 1.
Chris Rea said Alex Gilbert will be driving home for Christmas.
I hope Alex hits the ground running in his 10 minute cameo on Saturday and he is successful for himself, the team and the fans 🤞🏻0 -
Boro have done us up like a kipper here. That’s not even Alex Gilbert. It’s Paul Smyth!se9addick said:
From the picture of him signing what appears to be a blank piece of paper on the OS I thought he looked like a skinny 18 year old, surprised he’s actually 23. I’m sure training with Danny Hylton (is he still with us?!) for a couple of months will toughen him up!Chippycafc said:Friend of a friend who is a boro fan says. Good player never given a chance and lightweight.0 -
He is only here for 4 months so I would hope he has all the tools in his box to hit the ground running. Not spend a couple of month’s toughening upse9addick said:
From the picture of him signing what appears to be a blank piece of paper on the OS I thought he looked like a skinny 18 year old, surprised he’s actually 23. I’m sure training with Danny Hylton (is he still with us?!) for a couple of months will toughen him up!Chippycafc said:Friend of a friend who is a boro fan says. Good player never given a chance and lightweight.4 -
It’s a….Uboat said:I asked Bob Mortimer and he said there’s definitely a player in there, but he hasn’t had the chance to prove it yet.
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Underwhelmed with his track record.......
Is what my wife said about my profile on the dating app when we met. 16 years later, and she's warming to me!
Let's hope this young lad with something to prove, does just that. He doesn't really have any reputation, such is his very limited game time so far for a 23 year old.
If Jones sees something in him, then that's what matters, as he'll definitely be picking him on Saturday's, otherwise, why get him?
Is this the 'quality' that was spoke of on Saturday? Can Gilbert be considered a marquee signing?0 -
Oh Eddie Youds... said:
Boro have done us up like a kipper here. That’s not even Alex Gilbert. It’s Paul Smyth!se9addick said:
From the picture of him signing what appears to be a blank piece of paper on the OS I thought he looked like a skinny 18 year old, surprised he’s actually 23. I’m sure training with Danny Hylton (is he still with us?!) for a couple of months will toughen him up!Chippycafc said:Friend of a friend who is a boro fan says. Good player never given a chance and lightweight.
Paul Smyth has played 22 matches in the Championship this season for QPR so not all our ex players drop down the football pyramid 😁0 -
Especially as they say this and that about League One but they nothing about it. Luton fans do know about it but they still said that Berry would be like a ’cheat code’ , whatever that actually is.se9addick said:He’s hardly played any first team football, and has never played a full 90 minutes in his career (that seems pretty crazy by 23 years old), so I would take the views of fans of other clubs he’s been at with a massive pinch of salt.
I doubt that Gilbert's going to come in and be a vital part of the team, certainly not for the first few months as he isn’t used to playing 90 minutes.
He may be a ’game changer’ and if so then we should be delighted with that.1 -
I know. Such a dilemma. Only doing it because little bruv is over from France.oohaahmortimer said:
How the fuck you going on Saturday , you do know it's a 12.30 kick off , that's prime time for lunch , you on some sort of diet , can not believe you're letting this shit get in the way of an important meal .golfaddick said:Actually going on Saturday so will hopefully see him in the flesh.2 - Sponsored links:
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Seeing as NJ said that we only bring in players that are quality & better than we already have then I assume Berry will be dropped on Saturday & Gilbert starts.KingKinsella said:Is he competition for Berry? If so good. Berry not involved enough for me. Is Gilbert better? We'll see.
And if you believe that.....1 -
I haven't got a 'Boro supporting mate so I asked my Orient one instead.
No....he hadn't heard if him either.20 -
Time will tell whether this fella is good, or a dud, got to trust our extensive recruitments judgement.1
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Another one due in on loan today:
Quinn Sullivan, aged 20
Attacking midfielder or winger for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.
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For us?jimmymelrose said:Another one due in on loan today:
Quinn Sullivan, aged 20
Attacking midfielder or winger for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.0 -
My smoggie friend said "Who? Never heard of him". Still, as he just lives near M'bro and doesn't follow the football, not very insightful.
Welcome Alex lad. Smash it.0 -
I think this is the joke I tried to make earlierjimmymelrose said:Another one due in on loan today:
Quinn Sullivan, aged 20
Attacking midfielder or winger for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.0 -
God! I hope so!jgimmymelrose said:Another one due in on loan today:
Quinn Sullivan, aged 20
Attacking midfielder or winger for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.
How can you NOT want to sign a player who has the name of "Krippendorff"?0 -
Quick hard working flair player in FM, could fit what we’re looking for as an alternative to TC.jimmymelrose said:Another one due in on loan today:
Quinn Sullivan, aged 20
Attacking midfielder or winger for Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union.0 -
I know it's a Gilbert and Sullivan joke but I am surprised with American ownership and owners that have owned MLS clubs that we haven't looked at players over there.2
