Middlesbrough: May 2009 Archives

Middlesbrough have told Stewart Downing he is free to leave the Riverside in the summer, but only if a 'top-four' club come in for him.

West Ham are said to be in the hunt to sign Middlesbrough midfielder Mathew Bates but face a battle with Everton and Wigan.

Middlesbrough centre-half David Wheater has had a successful operation to repair damaged cartilage in his knee.

Middlesbrough are tipped to go head to head with Coventry for want-away Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford this summer.

Middlesbrough have joined the race to sign Jordi Gomez from Espanyol after he excelled on loan at Swansea last season.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp wants to bring in three quality players over the summer, with Middlesbrough star Tuncay said to be a target.

David Wheater has again emerged as a summer target for Liverpool despite his pledge to stay with relegated Middlesbrough.

Chairman Steve Gibson has risked the wrath of some Middlesbrough fans by insisting Gareth Southgate is to stay at the helm.

West Ham are lining up a summer bid for Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates following the Teessiders' relegation.

David Wheater says he wants to stay with Middlesbrough despite relegation but admits it is inevitable several top stars will leave.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray believes that the Baggies are in a better position to push for promotion than either Boro or Newcastle.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate hopes to lead the club back to the Premiership but expects to lose some top players.

Middlesbrough were unable to complete the great escape as defeat at West Ham rubber-stamped their relegation.

Gareth Southgate says Stewart Downing's chances of leaving Middlesbrough will depend on his recovery from a broken foot.

Middlesbrough's Adam Johnson says the side must go all out for the win at West Ham and not worry about other results.

Middlesbrough go into their must win clash at West Ham on Sunday without England winger Stewart Downing and Gary O'Neil is a doubt.

Stewart Downing will have to wait a little longer before finding out the full extent of a foot injury and how long he will be out for.

Adam Johnson has turned down the offer of a contract extension at Middlesbrough and will wait to the summer to decide on his future.

West Ham are said to be leading the race to sign Middlesbrough's Mathew Bates who could be on the move this summer.

David Wheater and Gary O'Neil are winning their race to be fit for Middlesbrough's must-win final game of the season at West Ham.

Middlesbrough are waiting to see if a second specialist's opinion will signal that Stewart Downing needs surgery on his foot injury.

Adam Johnson will aim to make Middlesbrough's left wing spot his own when he replaces the injured Stewart Downing at West Ham.

Boro have been hit by the news £12m-rated Stewart Downing won't be able to be sold in the summer if he is ruled out for six months.

Gareth Southgate is confident Middlesbrough can mount a 'promotion challenge' next season and he wants to have the chance to lead it.

Stewart Downing and Gary O'Neil are the latest key Middlesbrough players set to be ruled out of the final game at West Ham on Sunday.

Relegation-haunted Gareth Southgate has insisted he will not be driven away by Middlesbrough's boo-boys.

Middlesbrough's Premier League future is hanging by a thread after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa at the Riverside.

Middlesbrough have been boosted by the return of David Wheater for their must-win clash at home to Aston Villa.

Adam Johnson has hinted he would be happy to stay at Middlesbrough if the worst happened and the club were relegated.

Bolton boss Gary Megson is ready to make a £4m bid for Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil but faces competition from Portsmouth.

Gareth Southgate has told his Middlesbrough players not to give up on their Premier League status and beat Aston Villa for the fans.

Gareth Southgate claimed Afonso Alves' season-ending foot injury has summed up Middlesbrough's bad luck over the past week.

Gareth Southgate says he is the right man to lead Middlesbrough despite them looking doomed to relegation from the Premier League.

Gareth Southgate bemoaned Newcastle's second goal in the 3-1 defeat at St James' Park that leaves his side staring at relegation.

Gareth Southgate blasted Nicky Butt's 'deliberate foul' that looks to have broken Afonso Alves' foot in the defeat at Newcastle.

Alan Shearer's first win in charge of Newcastle lifts them out of the relegation zone as Middlesbrough now look all but relegated.

Stewart Downing has backed Gareth Southgate and believes his manager can turn things around at Middlesbrough.

Gareth Southgate has indicated that he is ready to hand fit-again Didier Digard a start for Boro in Monday's massive Tyne-Tees derby.

Stewart Downing is still confident that Middlesbrough can pull off the great escape and avoid relegation in the final three games.

Gareth Southgate has hinted that Middlesbrough won't have much money to spend on new players this summer even if they avoid relegation.

Matthew Bates insists the Boro squad remain confident they can beat the drop and says they won't give up the survival fight.

Ryan Williams has returned to Middlesbrough after his successful loan at Burnley and could be included in the squad to face Newcastle.

Gareth Southgate is determined to guide Middlesbrough to Premier League survival as repayment for the loyalty shown by Steve Gibson.

Matthew Bates is confident Middlesbrough can help their own survival fight by beating rivals Newcastle in Monday's monumental derby.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says his side will be able to handle the pressure of the forthcoming clash with Newcastle.

Middlesbrough could be set for a boost on the injury front as skipper Emanuel Pogatetz could face Newcastle next Monday night.

Gareth Southgate is hoping that young star Mathew Bates shows some loyalty to the club and pledges his future to Middlesbrough.

The race appears to be on for Boro keeper Ross Turnbull with Chelsea, Newcastle and Celtic all linked with the keeper.

United moved six points clear at the top of the table after a comfortable win against relegation-threatened Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough will have French midfielder Didier Digard available for the clash with Manchester United.

Stewart Downing is looking forward to Saturday's clash against Manchester United and believes Middlesbrough can get a positive result.

Middlesbrough have told Stewart Downing he is free to leave the Riverside in the summer, but only if a 'top-four' club come in for him.

West Ham are said to be in the hunt to sign Middlesbrough midfielder Mathew Bates but face a battle with Everton and Wigan.

Middlesbrough centre-half David Wheater has had a successful operation to repair damaged cartilage in his knee.

Middlesbrough are tipped to go head to head with Coventry for want-away Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford this summer.

Middlesbrough have joined the race to sign Jordi Gomez from Espanyol after he excelled on loan at Swansea last season.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp wants to bring in three quality players over the summer, with Middlesbrough star Tuncay said to be a target.

David Wheater has again emerged as a summer target for Liverpool despite his pledge to stay with relegated Middlesbrough.

Chairman Steve Gibson has risked the wrath of some Middlesbrough fans by insisting Gareth Southgate is to stay at the helm.

West Ham are lining up a summer bid for Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates following the Teessiders' relegation.

David Wheater says he wants to stay with Middlesbrough despite relegation but admits it is inevitable several top stars will leave.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray believes that the Baggies are in a better position to push for promotion than either Boro or Newcastle.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate hopes to lead the club back to the Premiership but expects to lose some top players.

Middlesbrough were unable to complete the great escape as defeat at West Ham rubber-stamped their relegation.

Gareth Southgate says Stewart Downing's chances of leaving Middlesbrough will depend on his recovery from a broken foot.

Middlesbrough's Adam Johnson says the side must go all out for the win at West Ham and not worry about other results.

Middlesbrough go into their must win clash at West Ham on Sunday without England winger Stewart Downing and Gary O'Neil is a doubt.

Stewart Downing will have to wait a little longer before finding out the full extent of a foot injury and how long he will be out for.

Adam Johnson has turned down the offer of a contract extension at Middlesbrough and will wait to the summer to decide on his future.