Middlesbrough: November 2008 Archives

Gareth Southgate had admitted he feared the worst when old-boy Mark Viduka almost won the north-east derby for Newcastle.

Afonso Alves came closest to ending the stalemate as Middlesbrough and Newcastle played out a dismal 0-0 draw in the Tyne-Tees derby.

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has admitted that the days of signing star names like Juninho are over.

As the transfer window approaches Spurs are once again being linked with a move for Stewart Downing and are ready to pay £11million.

Steve Bruce will look to revive his interest in Middlesbrough's leading goalscorer Mido in the January window, according to reports.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is reportedly a January transfer target of Spanish Primera Liga outfit Real Betis.

Andrew Taylor has made a public apology after getting embroiled in an argument with a Boro fan after he was substituted against Bolton.

Boro winger Stewart Downing has revealed that he never had any doubts that he could produce the goods on the international stage.

Standard Liege's midfield duo Steven Defour and Axel Witsel have again been heavily linked with a January transfer window move to Boro.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says it is down to the club's coaches to restore the belief in striker Afonso Alves.

Middlesbrough's Egyptian striker Mido is in a race against time to be fit to face Newcastle at the weekend with a hamstring injury.

Gareth Southgate held his hands up and admitted Middlesbrough deserved nothing from their 3-1 home defeat by Bolton.

Gretar Steinsson, Matt Taylor and Johan Elmander got the goals for Bolton as defeated an off-colour Boro side at the Riverside.

Skipper Emanuel Pogatetz believes the recent good run of five unbeaten matches for the side stems from the home defeat by Chelsea.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is winning his battle with a knee injury to be fit to face Bolton at the Riverside on Saturday.

Didier Digard claims he has settled in at Middlesbrough and is looking forward to helping them secure a top-eight finish this season.

Stewart Downing produced a good display for England in the win in Germany, while Tuncay Sanli hit a hat-trick for Turkey in Austria.

Skipper Emanuel Pogatetz and defensive partner Chris Riggott are both racing to be fit for Middlesbrough's home clash against Bolton.

The agent of Egyptian striker Emad Meteb has denied speculation linking him with a move to Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is keeping his fingers crossed that both Jeremie Aliadiere and Mido will be fit to face Bolton.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is being linked with a January move for Leeds striker Luciano Becchio and is ready to pay £2m.

Gareth Southgate offered special praise for Stewart Downing and Chris Riggott following Sunday's draw at Everton.

Mido has insisted he is happy to stay at Middlesbrough after speculation suggested he could be on the move to Wigan in January.

Yakubu ended his recent goal drought with an equaliser against his former club as Middlesbrough held Everton to an engrossing 1-1 draw.

Wigan are being linked with a £6million swoop for Middlesbrough striker Mido as doubts surround Emile Heskey's future.

Gareth Southgate has dismissed claims that Middlesbrough striker Mido has gone AWOL having picked up a hamstring injury.

Mido is battling to overcome his groin injury in a bid to feature in Middlesbrough's clash at Everton on Sunday.

Middlesbrough are keeping tabs on Deportivo La Coruna's Julian de Guzman and could make a move for the midfielder in January.

Middlesbrough's £4m summer signing from Paris St Germain, Didier Digard, is targeting a top half finish in the Premiership.

Assistant boss Malcolm Crosby has challenged defender David Wheater to force his way back into Middlesbrough's first team.

Following Middlesbrough's great win at Aston Villa last weekend winger Stewart Downing believes that Europe is a distinct possibility.

Middlesbrough could be boosted by the return of both Mido and Robert Huth for the clash with Bolton later this month.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has told his players not to miss their opportunity to stay in the top half of the table.

Middlesbrough have finally opened talks with number one goalkeeper Ross Turnbull over a new contract to keep him at the club.

Boro boss Gareth Southgate has denied reports that they have agreed a deal to bring midfielder Peter Gal-Andrezly to the club.

Boro boss Gareth Southgate has confirmed they were interested in signing James Milner in the summer but couldn't afford him.

A brace from Tuncay saw Middlesbrough capitalise on defensive errors to steal all the points with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa.

Gareth Southgate must decide if Mido's goal last week merits him a start ahead of Afonso Alves in Boro's trip to Aston Villa on Sunday.

Slovakian side MFK Kosice say Middlesbrough are taking their teenage attacking midfielder Peter Gal-Andrezly on loan in January.

Middlesbrough are interested in taking Lyn keeper Eddie Gustafsson but apparently face competition from Fulham for his services.

Reported keeper target Paddy Kenny is set to agree a new deal at Sheffield United ending speculation of a move to Middlesbrough.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is said to be showing an interest in the highly-rated Belgium international Axel Witsel.

Middlesbrough's Turkish striker Tuncay Sanli believes he can achieve his ambition to play for the club in the Uefa Cup next season.

Middlesbrough reserve team coach Martin Scott will again have Mathew Bates in his reserve side to face Wigan tonight.

Gareth Southgate has repeated he wants Ross Turnbull and Brad Jones to stay at Boro but doesn't want them distracted by contract talks.

Middlesbrough defender Tony McMahon has returned to Sheffield Wednesday to finish his loan spell after serving a three-match ban.

Middlesbrough striker Mido has promised to make Gareth Southgate's life as difficult as he can by making it hard to leave him out.

Middlesbrough winger Stuart Downing is again being linked with a move away from club with a host of Premiership clubs after him.

Gareth Southgate admitted he may have got his Middlesbrough starting line-up wrong for the visit of West Ham on Saturday.

A late equaliser from Mido gained a deserved point for Middlesbrough, who responded well after being second best in the first period.

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing has described playing for England at Wembley during Euro 2008 as "a bit of a chore".

Gareth Southgate had admitted he feared the worst when old-boy Mark Viduka almost won the north-east derby for Newcastle.

Afonso Alves came closest to ending the stalemate as Middlesbrough and Newcastle played out a dismal 0-0 draw in the Tyne-Tees derby.

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has admitted that the days of signing star names like Juninho are over.

As the transfer window approaches Spurs are once again being linked with a move for Stewart Downing and are ready to pay £11million.

Steve Bruce will look to revive his interest in Middlesbrough's leading goalscorer Mido in the January window, according to reports.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is reportedly a January transfer target of Spanish Primera Liga outfit Real Betis.

Andrew Taylor has made a public apology after getting embroiled in an argument with a Boro fan after he was substituted against Bolton.

Boro winger Stewart Downing has revealed that he never had any doubts that he could produce the goods on the international stage.

Standard Liege's midfield duo Steven Defour and Axel Witsel have again been heavily linked with a January transfer window move to Boro.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says it is down to the club's coaches to restore the belief in striker Afonso Alves.

Middlesbrough's Egyptian striker Mido is in a race against time to be fit to face Newcastle at the weekend with a hamstring injury.

Gareth Southgate held his hands up and admitted Middlesbrough deserved nothing from their 3-1 home defeat by Bolton.

Gretar Steinsson, Matt Taylor and Johan Elmander got the goals for Bolton as defeated an off-colour Boro side at the Riverside.

Skipper Emanuel Pogatetz believes the recent good run of five unbeaten matches for the side stems from the home defeat by Chelsea.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is winning his battle with a knee injury to be fit to face Bolton at the Riverside on Saturday.

Didier Digard claims he has settled in at Middlesbrough and is looking forward to helping them secure a top-eight finish this season.

Stewart Downing produced a good display for England in the win in Germany, while Tuncay Sanli hit a hat-trick for Turkey in Austria.

Skipper Emanuel Pogatetz and defensive partner Chris Riggott are both racing to be fit for Middlesbrough's home clash against Bolton.

The agent of Egyptian striker Emad Meteb has denied speculation linking him with a move to Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is keeping his fingers crossed that both Jeremie Aliadiere and Mido will be fit to face Bolton.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is being linked with a January move for Leeds striker Luciano Becchio and is ready to pay £2m.

Gareth Southgate offered special praise for Stewart Downing and Chris Riggott following Sunday's draw at Everton.

Mido has insisted he is happy to stay at Middlesbrough after speculation suggested he could be on the move to Wigan in January.

Yakubu ended his recent goal drought with an equaliser against his former club as Middlesbrough held Everton to an engrossing 1-1 draw.

Wigan are being linked with a £6million swoop for Middlesbrough striker Mido as doubts surround Emile Heskey's future.