Middlesbrough: February 2009 Archives

Middlesbrough moved out of the bottom three with a fine win over a below-par Liverpool side, who slip to third in the league.

Middlesbrough are in desperate need of points as they battle relegation but face a tough test against resurgent Liverpool on Saturday.

Stewart Downing feels Liverpool's desperation to stay in the title race could heap pressure on them ahead of their trip to Boro.

Afonso Alves and Marlon King look like being on Boro's bench as Gareth Southgate is set to name an unchanged side to face Liverpool.

Middlesbrough have been boosted by the news midfielder Josh Walker has signed a new two-year contract at the Riverside Stadium.

Emanuel Pogatetz hailed the die-hard Middlesbrough fans who ignored the 'keep quiet' letter to roar the players to an FA Cup win.

Gareth Southgate has hinted that Tuncay and Jeremie Aliadiere's strike partnership could be the key to Boro's bid to beat relegation.

Emanuel Pogatetz is aiming for Middlesbrough to defeat West Ham in their FA Cup replay and gain revenge for the 2006 semi-final defeat.

Josh Walker is set to replace the injured Didier Digard in Middlesbrough's midfield for the FA Cup fifth-round replay against West Ham.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has admitted that the club face an enormous battle to beat the drop after their draw with Wigan.

Middlesbrough have been hit with the news that French midfielder Didier Digard will miss the next 12 weeks with injury.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says the side must forget about the 'fear factor' when battling for Premiership points.

Middlesbrough look set to be without midfielder Didier Digard for at least a few weeks following an injury to his thigh muscle.

Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Shawky has said he has no intention of seeing out the remaining 18 months of his Middlesbrough contract.

Gareth Southgate insisted his Middlesbrough players will fight to the wire in the race to stay in the Premier League.

Middlesbrough's winless run continued as Wigan left the Riverside Stadium with a point in a game of few chances.

Gareth Southgate says he is 'amazed' that some Middlesbrough fans have questioned chairman Steve Gibson's commitment to the club.

Gareth Southgate looks set to name an unchanged Middlesbrough side for Saturday's visit of Wigan, despite Chris Riggott's availability.

Middlesbrough's England winger Stewart Downing has warned his team-mates to beware of the returning Lee Cattermole this weekend.

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing is hoping a good cup run can inspire the side to fight their way to Premiership safety.

Colin Cooper has urged Middlesbrough's players to start reflecting their undoubted quality on the pitch and pick up some vital points.

Jeremie Aliadiere is set for a return to the Middlesbrough side when Liverpool visit on February 28 after a two-month injury absence.

Wigan new boy Ben Watson believes he was right to snub Middlesbrough in favour of a move to Latics instead.

Gareth Southgate has warned his squad the next week will be crucial for the club with three home games in the space of eight days.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says he is not convinced that Stewart Downing ever really wanted to leave the club.

Man Utd and Liverpool are tipped to challenge Real Madrid for the signing of £12m-rated Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson.

Boro boss Gareth Southgate is tipping striker Afonso Alves to strike terror into the hearts of West Ham this weekend.

Middlesbrough will be without the injured Chris Riggott for the trip to West Ham so Justin Hoyte will step in at full-back.

Middlesbrough's Adam Johnson has admitted he has been getting stick from team-mates after he was linked with a Real Madrid move.

Middlesbrough's loan striker Marlon King has been charged with sexually assaulting a 20-year old woman.

Defender Seb Hines will be aiming to force his way into the Middlesbrough first-team after securing a new contract until summer 2011.

Boro's Adam Johnson scored a wonder goal for England's Under-21 side in their 3-2 defeat against Ecuador in Malaga, Spain, on Tuesday.

David Wheater says he is ready to play in any position he is asked to for Middlesbrough and vowed to help the club avoid relegation.

Utility man Matthew Bates has called on the Middlesbrough fans to help the players pull themselves out of relegation zone this season.

Middlesbrough may be without defender Chris Riggott for up to six weeks after scans showed he has suffered medial knee ligament damage.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has revealed that he thinks five victories will secure their Premiership status.

Boro boss Gareth Southgate has revealed that the club are not only staring relegation in the face but they are also £85m in debt.

Gareth Southgate says he is not 'shirking my responsibility' by quitting Middlesbrough after they went 13 league games without a win.

A second-half strike from Craig Bellamy proved enough for City to take the points, although Boro will feel unlucky to have been beaten.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is adamant that the team have what it takes to beat the drop out of the Premiership.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will have both Didier Digard and Gary O'Neil available for the trip to Manchester City after bans.

Middlesbrough coach Steve Agnew claims the side are fully focused on the relegation battle ahead.

Middlesbrough defender David Wheater has admitted the long winless streak at the club is causing the players to lose a little belief.

Adam Johnson says Middlesbrough's players are disappointed with their poor run but claims they are determined to stave off relegation.

Middlesbrough have been boosted by the news Jeremie Aliadiere could return from injury for the FA Cup clash at West Ham on February 14.

Goalkeeper Brad Jones is hoping his man-of-the-match display against Blackburn will ensure he remains in the Middlesbrough side.

Gareth Southgate says he tried and failed to bolster his Boro squad while confirming he snubbed a late Portsmouth bid for Gary O'Neil.

Josh Walker is hoping his impressive return to action on Saturday will ensure he stays in the Middlesbrough first team this season.

Boro have several players set for a return to action, including Didier Digard and Gary O'Neil, but no new faces will be arriving.

Gareth Southgate says his Boro squad will stick together to turn around their form - amid reports linking Miroslav Klose to the club.

Middlesbrough moved out of the bottom three with a fine win over a below-par Liverpool side, who slip to third in the league.

Middlesbrough are in desperate need of points as they battle relegation but face a tough test against resurgent Liverpool on Saturday.

Stewart Downing feels Liverpool's desperation to stay in the title race could heap pressure on them ahead of their trip to Boro.

Afonso Alves and Marlon King look like being on Boro's bench as Gareth Southgate is set to name an unchanged side to face Liverpool.

Middlesbrough have been boosted by the news midfielder Josh Walker has signed a new two-year contract at the Riverside Stadium.

Emanuel Pogatetz hailed the die-hard Middlesbrough fans who ignored the 'keep quiet' letter to roar the players to an FA Cup win.

Gareth Southgate has hinted that Tuncay and Jeremie Aliadiere's strike partnership could be the key to Boro's bid to beat relegation.

Emanuel Pogatetz is aiming for Middlesbrough to defeat West Ham in their FA Cup replay and gain revenge for the 2006 semi-final defeat.

Josh Walker is set to replace the injured Didier Digard in Middlesbrough's midfield for the FA Cup fifth-round replay against West Ham.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has admitted that the club face an enormous battle to beat the drop after their draw with Wigan.

Middlesbrough have been hit with the news that French midfielder Didier Digard will miss the next 12 weeks with injury.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says the side must forget about the 'fear factor' when battling for Premiership points.

Middlesbrough look set to be without midfielder Didier Digard for at least a few weeks following an injury to his thigh muscle.