Middlesbrough: January 2009 Archives

A nervy fixture at the Riverside led to a goalless draw which leaves both Middlesbrough and Blackburn in the bottom three.

Middlesbrough have made a take it or leave it contract offer to goalkeeper Ross Turnbull, according to manager Gareth Southgate.

Loan striker Marlon King should make his home debut for Middlesbrough against Blackburn, but Gary O'Neil and Didier Digard are banned.

Middlesbrough are looking to complete a deal for Reading midfielder James Harper after the two clubs reportedly agreed a fee for him.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has criticised his defence after their lapses against Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is being linked with a late transfer move for Middlesbrough pair Chris Riggott and Gary O'Neil.

Salomon Kalou brace after the break sends Chelsea second but the Blues look far from impressive at Stamford Bridge.

Gareth Southgate says his Boro players must be at their best defensively as he looks to avoid another five-goal defeat against Chelsea.

Gareth Southgate could give Marlon King his Middlesbrough debut at Chelsea, while striker Afonso Alves is expected to be fit.

Chief executive Keith Lamb has confirmed that the Middlesbrough board are still firmly behind under-fire boss Gareth Southgate.

Matthew Bates has hailed the attitude of Stewart Downing and says he is working even harder for Boro after his transfer request.

Gareth Southgate says Middlesbrough are looking forward to trying to gain some FA Cup revenge at West Ham in the fifth round.

Marlon King is set to make his Middlesbrough debut at Chelsea on Wednesday as Afonso Alves is struggling with an Achilles knock.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has revealed Wigan have won the race to sign Ben Watson from Crystal Palace.

Wigan have completed the loan signing of Middlesbrough striker Mido, who will stay at the JJB Stadium for the rest of the season.

Gareth Southgate will give Emmanuel Pogatetz until the last minute to recover from his injury in time to play against Wolves.

Middlesbrough have signed Wigan striker Marlon King on a six-month loan deal, while striker Mido is in talks with the Latics.

Middlesbrough's insistence of receiving cash in addition to Marlon King for striker Mido could scupper a swap deal with Wigan.

West Ham have been joined by Fulham in the race to steal Crystal Palace's Ben Watson from under Middlesbrough's noses.

Middlesbrough have agreed a fee with Crystal Palace for the services of midfielder Ben Watson.

Middlesbrough's bid to sign Crystal Palace's Ben Watson has been knocked back by the Eagles as they look for at least £1million.

Hull's on loan striker Marlon King looks set for a switch to Middlesbrough which will see Mido heading to Wigan in exchange.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is winning his race to be fit for the FA Cup clash at Wolves on Saturday.

Middlesbrough are leading the race to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Ben Watson, but they will have to come up with £1.5m to land him.

Middlesbrough face a midfield crisis ahead of Wolves in the FA Cup as Julio Arca, Josh Walker and Jeremie Aliadiere are out injured.

Middlesbrough are being linked with a switch for Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood and at the same time could offload Mido.

Gareth Southgate has admitted that he is not immune from the sack after his Middlesbrough side lost 3-0 at bottom club West Brom.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate admits disappointing recent results could cost him his job as he is not "bullet-proof".

A Robert Koren double and Chris Brunt strike saw West Brom take three valuable points against 10-man Middlesbrough.

Gareth Southgate is without Josh Walker for the relegation clash with West Brom and skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is struggling with injury.

Centre-half David Wheater says the competition for places in the Boro defence has seen him raise his game.

Middlesbrough striker Mido has rubbished reports that he will be leaving the club to join Turkish side Besiktas.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has targeted a move for Middlesbrough right-back Tony McMahon as he looks to add to the squad.

Middlesbrough have a fresh injury worry after Dutch striker Marvin Emnes suffered a knock in the reserves clash with Grimsby.

Gareth Southgate reiterated that Stewart Downing is not leaving Middlesbrough this month but hinted he will depart in the summer.

Any hopes that Middlesbrough striker Mido had of an escape from the Riverside this January look to have come to an end.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz has admitted that the squad is being overstretched by the run of injuries they are having.

Gareth Southgate has warned his Middlesbrough players they must take points from all of their remaining fixtures this season.

Middlesbrough have been hit by the news midfielder Josh Walker faces several weeks on the sidelines with an ankle ligament injury.

Kenwyne Jones's late strike secured Sunderland a point at the Riverside after Boro had taken a first-half lead through Afonso Alves.

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has held clear the air talks with Stewart Downing and his father.

Middlesbrough have suffered a blow on the injury front with the news that striker Jeremie Aliadiere is set for two months out.

Portsmouth have vowed not to increase their £4.5m bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil after it was rejected.

Newcastle forward Alan Smith is reportedly furious with the club for trying to swap him for Middlesbrough striker Mido.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz has pleaded with the club's fans not to get on the back of Stewart Downing this weekend.

Norwich have secured the signing of young Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Grounds on a two-month loan deal.

Middlesbrough have denied reports that they have received and rejected a third bid from Tottenham for winger Stewart Downing.

Middlesbrough have turned down a third bid, thought to be around the £14.5m mark, from Spurs for England winger Stewart Downing.

Gareth Southgate claims Gary O'Neil missed Boro's FA Cup tie with Barrow due to a hamstring injury not to avoid him becoming cup-tied.

Chairman Steve Gibson has told Stewart Downing and any other wantaway Boro stars they owe it to the club, fans and manager to stay put.

Middlesbrough have rejected Stewart Downing's transfer request and again warned Tottenham that the winger is not for sale.

Middlesbrough have been boosted by the news Jeremie Aliadiere didn't suffer a broken bone in his leg during the FA Cup win over Barrow.

Stewart Downing has defied chairman Steve Gibson's insistence no Boro player is for sale this month by handing in a transfer request.

Middlesbrough star Stewart Downing is tipped to hand in a transfer request as Spurs continue to track him, reports say.

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb says Spurs' offer for Stewart Downing is a "joke" and has accused them of double standards.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed Tottenham have "expressed an interest" in signing winger Stewart Downing.

Gareth Southgate has warned Boro they must treat non-league Barrow with respect as he prepares to ring the changes for the FA Cup tie.

Burnley are reportedly ready to make a January move for Middlesbrough defender Tony McMahon, who is out of contract in the summer.

Middlesbrough are set to make a £2.5million swoop for Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher, according to reports in Scotland.

A nervy fixture at the Riverside led to a goalless draw which leaves both Middlesbrough and Blackburn in the bottom three.

Middlesbrough have made a take it or leave it contract offer to goalkeeper Ross Turnbull, according to manager Gareth Southgate.

Loan striker Marlon King should make his home debut for Middlesbrough against Blackburn, but Gary O'Neil and Didier Digard are banned.

Middlesbrough are looking to complete a deal for Reading midfielder James Harper after the two clubs reportedly agreed a fee for him.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has criticised his defence after their lapses against Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is being linked with a late transfer move for Middlesbrough pair Chris Riggott and Gary O'Neil.

Salomon Kalou brace after the break sends Chelsea second but the Blues look far from impressive at Stamford Bridge.

Gareth Southgate says his Boro players must be at their best defensively as he looks to avoid another five-goal defeat against Chelsea.

Gareth Southgate could give Marlon King his Middlesbrough debut at Chelsea, while striker Afonso Alves is expected to be fit.

Chief executive Keith Lamb has confirmed that the Middlesbrough board are still firmly behind under-fire boss Gareth Southgate.

Matthew Bates has hailed the attitude of Stewart Downing and says he is working even harder for Boro after his transfer request.

Gareth Southgate says Middlesbrough are looking forward to trying to gain some FA Cup revenge at West Ham in the fifth round.

Marlon King is set to make his Middlesbrough debut at Chelsea on Wednesday as Afonso Alves is struggling with an Achilles knock.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has revealed Wigan have won the race to sign Ben Watson from Crystal Palace.