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Scorer of important and timely goals, Matt Crooks is likely to have a place in the hearts of Middlesbrough fans for a long time. But he has left for pastures new, signing for MLS side Real Salt Lake, which leaves Michael Carrick with sizeable boots to fill in attack. The fact that he was incredibly versatile and able to play a number of positions makes that task even more difficult. Attacking midfielder Crooks, or ‘Tree’ as he is affectionately known, left Middlesbrough with the club’s blessing after stating his desire to pursue his dream of playing football in a different country. He found it…

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