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Alan Browne of Middlesbrough(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\nAlan Browne of Middlesbrough(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
It’s amazing how so many players are stepping up their game in order to play their part in Middlesbrough<\/a> \u2019s marvellous ongoing promotion push.<\/p>\n Tommy Conway\u2019s goal against QPR took a massive weight off his shoulders as did David Strelec\u2019s strike, while the likes of Luke Ayling, Riley McGree, Alex Gilbert and Morgan Whittaker have been wonderful to watch.<\/p>\n Perhaps the biggest plus of all are the constant top-class performances of all is Alan Browne. The Sunderland loanee knows only one way to play and he does it consistently week in and week out.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s face it, Browne\u2019s remarkable 81st-minute goal saving challenge on QPR\u2019s Paul Smyth prevented an almost unthinkable finale to the end of that match.<\/p>\n The way in which Kim Hellberg likes his side to start on the front foot and keep it going as long as possible suggests that Browne will not always be starting games under the new regime.<\/p>\n When he does start, it does nothing to slow down Boro<\/a> \u2019s charge because Browne can comfortably play off the front foot as well. But when he is needed to carry out duties supporting his back line then he can be truly magnificent.<\/p>\n In this respect, it\u2019s true to say that Sunderland have taken a big gamble in allowing Browne to come to the Riverside in a season-long loan. The Blacks Cats have already laid the foundations for staying up in the Premier League<\/a> this season, but things reasonably may get tougher in the second half of the campaign when Browne might have been a useful man to have around.<\/p>\n Premier League or Championship, it probably won\u2019t make any difference to Browne. He will just get on with his job as normal. He\u2019s the perfect team player. He\u2019s confident on the ball, he\u2019s not afraid to support the attack and he has proved he is a brilliant man to have on board when the team is under pressure.<\/p>\n If Browne can help take a second North-east team into the Premier League for the second year in succession, then he will have done a great job indeed. He’s proving an astute signing by Middlesbrough.<\/p>\n Here at TeessideLive, we are dedicated to bringing you the best Middlesbrough FC<\/a> coverage and analysis.<\/p>\n Make sure you don’t miss out on the latest Boro news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking here<\/a> to subscribe.<\/p>\n Your information will be hidden, you’ll only ever receive messages from the Teesside Live sports team, and you can leave any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘Exit group’. If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n