Middlesbrough: October 2009 Archives

New signing Marcus Bent is likely to go straight into the side to face Plymouth due to Jeremie Aliadiere's injury.

Potters defender Andy Griffin has admitted he would be interested in joining Championship side Middlesbrough on loan.

Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo is being linked with a move to Middlesbrough as Gordon Strachan prepares to make his mark.

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has denied they had lined up Gordon Strachan before Gareth Southgate left.

Gordon Strachan says the 'stability' of Middlesbrough and a chance to 'develop' the club was his main reasons for taking the job.

Gordon Strachan has been confirmed as the new Middlesbrough manager and will be unveiled at a press conference on Monday afternoon.

Burnley's hopes of landing Celtic defender Gary Caldwell are set to be hit by the announcement of Gordon Strachan at Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca returns from suspension for the trip to Preston after suspension.

Former Celtic boss Gordon Strachan is set to be installed at Middlesbrough on Monday to succeed sacked Gareth Southgate.

Sean St Ledger's big money move from Preston is expected to still go through despite Gareth Southgate's sacking as Middlesbrough boss.

Middlesbrough are to announce their new manager before the trip to Preston on Saturday with Gordon Strachan the favourite.

Gordon Strachan is one of the early favourites for the Middlesbrough job after Gareth Southgate was sacked late on Tuesday evening.

Rhys Williams is earmarked to replace suspended Julio Arca as Boro look to bounce back from defeat to Watford against Derby tonight.

Gareth Southgate has called on his Middlesbrough players to put in a gutsy display against Derby on Tuesday and end their homesickness.

Didier Digard could be handed a start for Boro against Watford as Rhys Williams was not due to arrive back from Australia until Friday.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has confirmed he has turned down an offer from an unnamed Championship club for defender Andy O'Brien.

Middlesbrough defender Emanuel Pogatetz has handed Gareth Southgate a major boost by declaring himself fit to face Watford.

Middlesbrough are keeping their fingers crossed that Chris Riggott has finally turned the corner in his fitness battle.

Middlesbrough will be wary that Manchester United were one of the teams linked with a January swoop for star winger Adam Johnson.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has defended his decision to allow Lee Cattermole to leave the club last year for Wigan.

Middlesbrough striker Caleb Folan appears to have removed any chance of a return to Hull when his loan ends after blasting Phil Brown.

Fit-again Didier Digard boosted Middlesbrough with a man-of-the-match display and a goal in the reserves' 2-1 win over Newcastle.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has rejected Middlesbrough's attempts to sign defender Andy O'Brien on loan.

Emanuel Pogatetz's hopes of returning to action for Middlesbrough against Watford on October 17 have been hit by a setback in training.

Middlesbrough will be without Caleb Folan for the clash at Reading as the Republic of Ireland international has a hamstring injury.

Gary O'Neil says Middlesbrough have fallen short on their points target and says they need to be on 40 points after 20 games.

New signing Marcus Bent is likely to go straight into the side to face Plymouth due to Jeremie Aliadiere's injury.

Potters defender Andy Griffin has admitted he would be interested in joining Championship side Middlesbrough on loan.

Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo is being linked with a move to Middlesbrough as Gordon Strachan prepares to make his mark.

Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has denied they had lined up Gordon Strachan before Gareth Southgate left.

Gordon Strachan says the 'stability' of Middlesbrough and a chance to 'develop' the club was his main reasons for taking the job.

Gordon Strachan has been confirmed as the new Middlesbrough manager and will be unveiled at a press conference on Monday afternoon.

Burnley's hopes of landing Celtic defender Gary Caldwell are set to be hit by the announcement of Gordon Strachan at Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca returns from suspension for the trip to Preston after suspension.

Former Celtic boss Gordon Strachan is set to be installed at Middlesbrough on Monday to succeed sacked Gareth Southgate.

Sean St Ledger's big money move from Preston is expected to still go through despite Gareth Southgate's sacking as Middlesbrough boss.

Middlesbrough are to announce their new manager before the trip to Preston on Saturday with Gordon Strachan the favourite.

Gordon Strachan is one of the early favourites for the Middlesbrough job after Gareth Southgate was sacked late on Tuesday evening.

Rhys Williams is earmarked to replace suspended Julio Arca as Boro look to bounce back from defeat to Watford against Derby tonight.

Gareth Southgate has called on his Middlesbrough players to put in a gutsy display against Derby on Tuesday and end their homesickness.

Didier Digard could be handed a start for Boro against Watford as Rhys Williams was not due to arrive back from Australia until Friday.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has confirmed he has turned down an offer from an unnamed Championship club for defender Andy O'Brien.

Middlesbrough defender Emanuel Pogatetz has handed Gareth Southgate a major boost by declaring himself fit to face Watford.

Middlesbrough are keeping their fingers crossed that Chris Riggott has finally turned the corner in his fitness battle.

Middlesbrough will be wary that Manchester United were one of the teams linked with a January swoop for star winger Adam Johnson.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has defended his decision to allow Lee Cattermole to leave the club last year for Wigan.

Middlesbrough striker Caleb Folan appears to have removed any chance of a return to Hull when his loan ends after blasting Phil Brown.

Fit-again Didier Digard boosted Middlesbrough with a man-of-the-match display and a goal in the reserves' 2-1 win over Newcastle.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has rejected Middlesbrough's attempts to sign defender Andy O'Brien on loan.

Emanuel Pogatetz's hopes of returning to action for Middlesbrough against Watford on October 17 have been hit by a setback in training.

Middlesbrough will be without Caleb Folan for the clash at Reading as the Republic of Ireland international has a hamstring injury.