Middlesbrough: October 2008 Archives

Stewart Downing is still confident Middlesbrough can secure a top-seven finish this season after the 2-0 win against Manchester City.

Middlesbrough are set to be unchanged for the third successive game as Gareth Southgate eyes a second straight win against West Ham.

Shaun Wright-Phillips could be the subject of a Football Association probe for an alleged two-fingered gesture at Gareth Southgate.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says the weekend clash with West Ham is now a massive game after the win over Manchester City.

Gareth Southgate is in a fight with West Brom to land Swansea's impressive Dutch midfielder Ferrie Bodde in January.

Boro claimed three valuable points courtesy of an Alfonso Alves penalty and late Gary O'Neill strike.

Gareth Southgate has a good selection headache for Middlesbrough's clash with Manchester City as Mido and Julio Arca are available.

Chief executive Keith Lamb has promised Middlesbrough fans the club will never be handed over to big money foreign investors.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has admitted he did not plan on playing Tuncay at Blackburn but was forced to due to Mido's injury.

Middlesbrough's first-choice goalkeeper Ross Turnbull says he is concentrating on his game and will let others sort out his contract.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has challenged striker Afonso Alves to go on a goal scoring run in the Premiership.

Middlesbrough are set for a boost on the injury front as Julio Arca and Mido could return to the squad to face Manchester City.

Substitute Benni McCarthy headed home in injury-time to rescue a point for Blackburn against Middlesbrough at Ewood Park.

Gareth Southgate wants a performance full of pride for the supporters when Middlesbrough travel to Blackburn on Saturday.

Middlesbrough will have skipper Emanuel Pogatetz and influential striker Tuncay Sanli back to face Blackburn at Ewood Park on Saturday.

Assistant boss Malcolm Crosby has backed record signing Afonso Alves to start finding the net regularly for Middlesbrough this season.

Skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is determined not to pick up any more red cards as he looks to help Boro bounce back from the Chelsea mauling.

Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates is hoping to be knocking on the first-team door in six weeks after stepping up his return.

Everton and Middlesbrough are to battle it out for the services of NAC Breda striker Matthew Amoah, who is open to a Premiership move.

Gareth Southgate will assess Julio Arca in training before pencilling in a date for the midfielder's Middlesbrough first-team return.

NAC Breda striker Matthew Amoah hopes his red hot form can seal him a New Year move to the Premiership with Everton or Middlesbrough.

Didier Digard says he has no regrets at joining Middlesbrough although he admits they are just a "mid-table" team.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says his side must learn from Saturday's humiliating 5-0 defeat against Chelsea.

Gareth Southgate says he is hopeful both Ross Turnbull and Brad Jones will sign contract extensions to keep them at Middlesbrough.

Gareth Southgate has told his Boro players to 'have a go' at Chelsea on Saturday despite Robert Huth and Emanuel Pogatetz's absence.

England coach Fabio Capello has dropped a massive hint that Middlesbrough's David Wheater could play in upcoming friendly games.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Julio Arca will return to training on Monday.

Middlesbrough centre-half Robert Huth has been told he will be out for at least a month with an ankle injury.

Gareth Southgate is said to be one of a number of Premier League bosses looking at German goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller.

Middlesbrough centre-half David Wheater has jetted off to join up with the England senior side with the blessing of Gareth Southgate.

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing is hoping he will feature in England's clash with Belarus on Wednesday night.

Gareth Southgate has assured summer signing Marvin Emnes he will get his chance at the Riverside despite having not yet featured.

Egyptian striker Mido has picked up a groin strain and is already a doubt ahead of the clash with Chelsea on Saturday.

Gareth Southgate has been quick to praise Gary O'Neil for his efforts and claims his energy brings something different to the side.

Gareth Southgate has reportedly set his sights on taking Standard Liege's teenage midfielder Axel Witsel to Middlesbrough in January.

Middlesbrough striker Tuncay Sanli could be in line to return from injury in time to face Chelsea next Saturday.

Middlesbrough defender David Wheater is in the England Under-21-squad but hopes to make the step up to senior level soon.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will have to wait until Monday to find out the extent of Robert Huth's ankle injury.

Middlesbrough's former Spanish ace Gaizka Mendieta says he has no regrets about joining the club and revealed he still lives in the area.

Boro boss Gareth Southgate has told Chris Riggott he has got to develop a mean streak if he is to hang on to his place in the side.

Gareth Southgate is keeping his fingers crossed that Julio Arca does not have to have an operation on his injured ankle.

Boro boss Gareth Southgate will turn his attention to new contracts for keepers Ross Turnbull and Brad Jones within a few weeks.

Middlesbrough officials may have to wait until the end of the week to find out the extent of German defender Robert Huth's injury.

Defender Jonathan Grounds has spoken of his delight at being thrown straight back into the starting line up at Boro.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has an injury worry over Robert Huth who has picked up an ankle knock.

Stewart Downing has dismissed Lee Cattermole's prediction that he will soon leave Boro and says he is happy where he is.

Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing will leave the Riverside in the very near future, according to former team mate Lee Cattermole.

Middlesbrough are keeping tabs on Olympiakos' Brazilian striker Luis Diogo and could make a move for him in January.

Justin Hoyte has paid tribute to Middlesbrough's fans for their backing despite the club's recent poor form.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has doubts over Andrew Taylor, Robert Huth and Gary O'Neil for the trip to Wigan.

Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca is hoping a trip home to Argentina will help put an end to his injury problems.

Boro boss Gareth Southgate has recalled defender Jonathan Grounds back from his three-month loan spell with Norwich.

Middlesbrough are set to be without defender Rhys Williams for at least 12 weeks after he damaged knee ligaments.

Middlesbrough goalkeeping coach Steve Pears has heaped praise on keeper Ross Turnbull for his performances this season.