HELLBERG'S ASHTON GREAT!

Santa Kim ready to deliver first win at City since 2020

- BY CRAIG JOHNS

KIM HELLBERG is relishing the challenge of trying to end Middlesbrough's poor recent history at Bristol City.

The Boro boss has orchestrated four wins from four games so far but he faces his toughest test yet as they travel to the Robins today.

Not only are City top-six rivals this season, Ashton Gate has also proven an unhappy hunting ground for Boro in recent years.

Their last win at the ground came in 2020, with last season's defeat a particularly damaging night for then-boss Michael Carrick.

But in great spirits as they head to the South West this time, Hellberg insisted he was keen to improve Boro's record there.

The Swede said: “I see it as a good possibility to turn it around. I love a good challenge.