Middlesbrough: April 2009 Archives

Middlesbrough defender Anthony McMahon has given the club a timely boost by signing a new four-year deal at the Riverside.

Middlesbrough winger Graeme Owens has declared he is ready to leave the club in the summer to find regular first team football.

Middlesbrough's Andrew Taylor says the players are looking forward to facing Manchester United at the weekend.

Afonso Alves has again been linked with a summer switch to Benfica as he looks to end his miserable stint at Middlesbrough.

Gareth Southgate has called on Middlesbrough's fans to help his players by creating a hostile atmosphere for Man United on Saturday.

Middlesbrough are set for a boost on the injury front as Didier Digard could be fit enough to start against Manchester United.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has not given up hope of staying in the Premiership despite the defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.

Cesc Fabregas' brace gave Arsenal victory and condemned Middlesbrough to a record defeat 10th successive league defeat.

Gareth Southgate has warned some of his Middlesbrough youngsters they are playing for their Premier League futures.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is targeting an unlikely three points when he takes his side to face Arsenal on Sunday.

Middlesbrough are boosted by the return of Didier Digard for the trip to Arsenal and Gary O'Neil is back after a two-match ban.

Middlesbrough midfielder Mathew Bates says he would be happy not to play again this season if it meant avoiding the drop.

Middlesbrough are hopping to see the Riverside packed out for the visit of Manchester United in the next home game.

Stewart Downing believes Middlesbrough can maintain their unbeaten record at Arsenal and boost their survival hopes.

Malcolm Crosby has urged Middlesbrough's players to stay unbeaten in their last five Premier League games in a bid to avoid relegation.

Didier Digard may play for Boro at Arsenal on Sunday after a 65-minute reserve-team run-out but Chris Riggott suffered an ankle injury.

Didier Digard will line up for Boro's reserves against Man City on Tuesday and may face Arsenal on Sunday if he comes through it okay.

Gareth Southgate has hailed Tuncay's recent performances for Boro and says it proves foreign stars care as much as homegrown players.

Middlesbrough's England winger Stewart Downing believes the side will take confidence into their last five remaining games.

Middlesbrough face a fight to keep young defender Mathew Bates at the club in the summer if they fall out of the Premiership.

Middlesbrough stay in the relegation zone as former keeper Mark Schwarzer helped Fulham hold onto a goalless draw at the Riverside.

Middlesbrough can escape the drop into the Championship if the beat Fulham this weekend, according to Stewart Downing.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is without Gary O'Neil and Emanuel Pogatetz for the vital clash with Fulham on Saturday.

Midfielder Didier Digard could cap a remarkable return to fitness by featuring in Middlesbrough's side for Saturday's visit of Fulham.

Steve Bruce has indicated he would like to sign Mido on a permanent basis, while the striker would also be happy to remain at Wigan.

Gareth Southgate hailed the Boro fans for their support against Hull and then called for a repeat when Fulham visit on Saturday.

Gareth Southgate is looking for Middlesbrough to keep attacking against Fulham on Saturday but hinted that a striker could be dropped.

Gareth Southgate has admitted that Matthew Bates ignored orders not to go in the box when he scored Boro's second goal against Hull.

Gareth Southgate says Boro must keep fighting now their future is nearly back in their own hands after Saturday's 3-1 win against Hull.

Goals from Tuncay, Matthew Bates and Marlon King earned Middlesbrough a priceless three points as they saw off Hull at the Riverside.

Gareth Southgate insists that Middlesbrough can drag a host of clubs back into the relegation battle with a win against Hull City.

Emanuel Pogatetz will miss Boro's game with Hull after being ruled out for three weeks with a knee injury, while Gary O'Neil is banned.

Gareth Southgate believes the fans can play a big role in helping Middlesbrough stay up, starting with Saturday's clash against Hull.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has urged the Boro faithful to roar the side on to victory against Hull on Saturday.

Colin Cooper has revealed that Gareth Southgate, the coaching staff and the first team have held 'clear-the-air talks' this week.

Middlesbrough centre-half David Wheater says the clash will Hull at the weekend rates at 12 on a scale of one-to-ten.

Middlesbrough's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Shawky claims that Newcastle are interested in his services and he is considering a move.

Gareth Southgate has told his players to put on a display against Hull City on Saturday which will earn the backing of the Boro fans.

Didier Digard could hand Middlesbrough a boost in their survival battle by returning to action for the final month of the season.

Middlesbrough centre-half David Wheater says defeat for Boro hurts him as much as it does the fans.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has vowed he will not be selfish and resign from the club despite their current predicament.

Gareth Southgate has said he is worried Middlesbrough will lose Tuncay in the summer if the club fail to match his ambitions.

Bolton edged closer to Premier League safety with a 4-1 home victory against a Middlesbrough side, who now look doomed to relegation.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate could recall Afonso Alves for the trip to Bolton, while it is hoped Tuncay Sanli will be fit.

Middlesbrough's on-loan striker Marlon King says the team need to 'go for broke' in their remaining games.

Middlesbrough's England winger Stewart Downing says the side must start to pick up wins on their travels if they are to survive.

Malcolm Crosby has confirmed that Afonso Alves will be given the chance to help fire Middlesbrough to Premier League safety.

Gareth Southgate must decide if Tuncay Sanli will be ready to line up for Boro at Bolton as he will not return until Friday evening.

Middlesbrough defender Anthony McMahon has given the club a timely boost by signing a new four-year deal at the Riverside.

Middlesbrough winger Graeme Owens has declared he is ready to leave the club in the summer to find regular first team football.

Middlesbrough's Andrew Taylor says the players are looking forward to facing Manchester United at the weekend.

Afonso Alves has again been linked with a summer switch to Benfica as he looks to end his miserable stint at Middlesbrough.

Gareth Southgate has called on Middlesbrough's fans to help his players by creating a hostile atmosphere for Man United on Saturday.

Middlesbrough are set for a boost on the injury front as Didier Digard could be fit enough to start against Manchester United.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has not given up hope of staying in the Premiership despite the defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.

Cesc Fabregas' brace gave Arsenal victory and condemned Middlesbrough to a record defeat 10th successive league defeat.

Gareth Southgate has warned some of his Middlesbrough youngsters they are playing for their Premier League futures.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is targeting an unlikely three points when he takes his side to face Arsenal on Sunday.

Middlesbrough are boosted by the return of Didier Digard for the trip to Arsenal and Gary O'Neil is back after a two-match ban.

Middlesbrough midfielder Mathew Bates says he would be happy not to play again this season if it meant avoiding the drop.

Middlesbrough are hopping to see the Riverside packed out for the visit of Manchester United in the next home game.

Stewart Downing believes Middlesbrough can maintain their unbeaten record at Arsenal and boost their survival hopes.

Malcolm Crosby has urged Middlesbrough's players to stay unbeaten in their last five Premier League games in a bid to avoid relegation.

Didier Digard may play for Boro at Arsenal on Sunday after a 65-minute reserve-team run-out but Chris Riggott suffered an ankle injury.

Didier Digard will line up for Boro's reserves against Man City on Tuesday and may face Arsenal on Sunday if he comes through it okay.

Gareth Southgate has hailed Tuncay's recent performances for Boro and says it proves foreign stars care as much as homegrown players.

Middlesbrough's England winger Stewart Downing believes the side will take confidence into their last five remaining games.