Middlesbrough: December 2008 Archives

Gareth Southgate was staying positive despite his battling Middlesbrough side losing 1-0 at Manchester United on Monday evening.

Gareth Southgate has reiterated his determination to keep his Middlesbrough squad intact ahead of the January transfer window opening.

A second half goal from Dimitar Berbatov helped the champions defeat a stubborn Middlesbrough side and keep in touch with the top two.

Defender David Wheater is hoping for a recall to the Middlesbrough side for Monday's tough trip to Manchester United.

Chris Riggott says Middlesbrough have the quality to pull away from relegation danger but must start battling for points on the pitch.

Harry Redknapp will look to sign Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing to solve Tottenham's riddle on the left-hand side of midfield.

Gareth Southgate has told his players they need to give the side more commitment if they want to avoid a relegation battle.

Makeshift striker Tim Cahill grabbed the only goal of the game as Everton dominated Middlesbrough on their way to a regulation 1-0 win.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has put the festive season on hold as he tries to steer his side away from the relegation zone.

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull wants to commit his future to the club by penning a new deal next year.

Gareth Southgate has played down the increasing pressure on his position as Middlesbrough boss after a run of no wins in the last six.

Boro's Julio Arca thought his tackle on Andrew Johnson would earn him a red card, while he is relieved the Fulham man was not injured.

Gareth Southgate says Boro won't allow their players to leave on the cheap as Spurs are reportedly set to bid £15m for Stewart Downing.

Gareth Southgate has demanded a much-improved Boxing Day show against Everton after Middlesbrough's shocking 3-0 defeat at Fulham.

MFK Kosice have confirmed that Juraj Hovancik will not be joining Middlesbrough as they failed to meet the £900,000 asking price.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate wants Belgian star Anthony Vanden Boore- but Gary O'Neil is set to leave in order to raise the cash

Goals from Jimmy Bullard, Danny Murphy and Clint Dempsey give Fulham a comfortable victory over Middlesbrough at Craven Cottage.

Former keeper Mark Schwarzer says Boro duo Tuncay Sanli and Stewart Downing are the players his current club Fulham must be wary of.

Boro star Gary O'Neil is being linked with a January return to Portsmouth who are looking to replace Real Madrid-bound Lassana Diarra.

Middlesbrough defender Tony McMahon has set his sights on a regular first team place after returning to the first team.

Middlesbrough keeper Ross Turnbull has revealed that he and the club are still some way apart from agreeing a new contract.

SV Hamburg's Croatian international striker Ivica Olic's agent claims he would not welcome a possible transfer to Middlesbrough.

Emanuel Pogatetz is hopeful Stewart Downing and Tuncay Sanli stay at Boro, while Adam Johnson is 'flattered' by Real Madrid's interest.

Gareth Southgate claims Real Madrid's reported interest in Boro winger Adam Johnson stems from coach Juande Ramos' time at Tottenham.

Gareth Southgate has confirmed Middlesbrough right-back Justin Hoyte will be out for a month after requiring knee cartilage surgery.

Arsenal dropped more points at The Riverside in a 1-1 draw but didn't do enough to win against a detemined Boro side.

Chris Riggott and Robert Huth may be risked by Boro boss Gareth Southgate as he has a defensive injury crisis for the visit of Arsenal.

Gareth Southgate scotched reports linking Boro's Tuncay Sanli with an £8m move to Chelsea, claiming he is worth more than double that.

Middlesbrough could look to secure a deal for Slovakian trialist midfielder Juraj Hovancik after he impressed boss Gareth Southgate.

Assistant boss Malcolm Crosby is confident in the ability of record signing Afonso Alves and called on his Boro team-mates to help him.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is almost certain to resist overtures from Chesea who are said to be ready to offer £8m for Tuncay.

Middlesbrough have expressed their disappointment with the failure of the courts to ban a fan who pleaded guilty to racist chanting.

Skipper Emanuel Pogatetz says Middlesbrough's players should accept the rap for the 2-1 defeat at Hull rather than blame the referee.

Seb Hines is set for his first start for Boro against Arsenal after the club opted not to appeal against David Wheater's red card.

Kosice are adamant that Middlesbrough trialist Nemanja Matic will definitely secure a move to the Premier League in January.

Gareth Southgate could have a defensive shortage for Boro's visit of Arsenal on Saturday as David Wheater is facing a one-match ban.

Three goals in five second half minutes saw Hull come from behind to stun ten man Middlesbrough and claim their first win in six games

Middlesbrough Football Club have released a statement over its stance on racism after two people were arrested for abusing Mido.

Gareth Southgate faces a selection dilemma for Boro's trip to Hull as defensive duo Emanuel Pogatetz and Robert Huth are both fit.

Andrew Taylor has admitted that several Boro players have been texting old boy George Boateng ahead of Saturday's trip to face Hull.

The Football Association is reportedly to launch an enquiry into Boro striker Mido's allegations of racism from Newcastle supporters.

Middlesbrough central defender Robert Huth is set to make the squad for the clash with Hull but may not be fit enough to play.

Middlesbrough are sweating on the fitness of skipper Emanuel Pogatetz ahead of the Hull game after he picked up a shoulder injury.

Gareth Southgate says he is delighted with the selection headache Julio Arca's return to fitness has given him at Middlesbrough.

Gareth Southgate reportedly wants to snatch Arsenal's left-sided starlet Armand Traore from under the noses of loan club Portsmouth.

Kosice's head of football development Allen Bula says Boro trialist Nemanja Matic is wanted by some big European clubs.

Gareth Southgate was staying positive despite his battling Middlesbrough side losing 1-0 at Manchester United on Monday evening.

Gareth Southgate has reiterated his determination to keep his Middlesbrough squad intact ahead of the January transfer window opening.

A second half goal from Dimitar Berbatov helped the champions defeat a stubborn Middlesbrough side and keep in touch with the top two.

Defender David Wheater is hoping for a recall to the Middlesbrough side for Monday's tough trip to Manchester United.

Chris Riggott says Middlesbrough have the quality to pull away from relegation danger but must start battling for points on the pitch.

Harry Redknapp will look to sign Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing to solve Tottenham's riddle on the left-hand side of midfield.

Gareth Southgate has told his players they need to give the side more commitment if they want to avoid a relegation battle.

Makeshift striker Tim Cahill grabbed the only goal of the game as Everton dominated Middlesbrough on their way to a regulation 1-0 win.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has put the festive season on hold as he tries to steer his side away from the relegation zone.

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull wants to commit his future to the club by penning a new deal next year.

Gareth Southgate has played down the increasing pressure on his position as Middlesbrough boss after a run of no wins in the last six.

Boro's Julio Arca thought his tackle on Andrew Johnson would earn him a red card, while he is relieved the Fulham man was not injured.

Gareth Southgate says Boro won't allow their players to leave on the cheap as Spurs are reportedly set to bid £15m for Stewart Downing.

Gareth Southgate has demanded a much-improved Boxing Day show against Everton after Middlesbrough's shocking 3-0 defeat at Fulham.

MFK Kosice have confirmed that Juraj Hovancik will not be joining Middlesbrough as they failed to meet the £900,000 asking price.