Middlesbrough: September 2008 - news archive

Winger refuses to bow to criticism

MiddlesbroWinger Stewart Downing says he is concentrating on his form for Boro rather than worry about his possible place for England.

Downing's fan plea

MiddlesbroBoro winger Stewart Downing has called on the club's supporters to continue their backing of the side despite a run of defeats.

Arca injury update

MiddlesbroMiddlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca has jetted home to Argentina in an effort to get to the bottom of his foot problem.

Middlesbrough 0-1 West Bromwich Albion

Tony Mowbray made a happy return to Middlesbrough as Jonas Olsson's second-half strike gave his West Brom side an impressive win.

Boro chief eyes more home comforts

MiddlesbroGareth Southgate is hoping Middlesbrough can maintain their good home form when West Brom visit on Saturday after three away defeats.

Wing starlet AJ set for shock start

MiddlesbroGareth Southgate has hinted that Adam Johnson could start for Boro against West Brom, while Mido should return from a groin injury.

Boss hints at new deals

MiddlesbroBoro boss Gareth Southgate says Ross Turnbull and Brad Jones are battling for new deals as well as the number one spot.

Pog to say sorry

MiddlesbroBoro's Austrian international defender Emanuel Pogatetz has revealed he is to apologise to Rodrigo Possebon for his tackle on Tuesday.

Southgate bemoans costly tackle

MiddlesbroGareth Southgate felt skipper Emanuel Pogatetz's red-card tackle cost Boro the chance of a Carling Cup victory at Manchester United.

Pog tackle not a leg breaker

MiddlesbroMan United have confirmed that Rodrigo Possebon has not broken his leg after being stretchered off against Middlesbrough on Tuesday.

Boro look for famous win

MiddlesbroBoro boss Gareth Southgate says he is taking his side to Old Trafford to win and says they go into the match without any fear.

Southgate forced into changes

MiddlesbroBoro boss Gareth Southgate will be forced into shuffling his pack ahead of the clash with Man Utd as Mido is out with a groin injury.

Downing off the hook for miss

MiddlesbroBoro boss Gareth Southgate says he will not be aiming any criticism at Stuart Downing for his penalty miss at Sunderland.

Top side to face United

MiddlesbroBoro boss Gareth Southgate says he will pick his strongest side available for the Carling Cup tie with Manchester United.

Sunderland 2-0 Middlesbrough

Two goals in the final nine minutes from substitute Michael Chopra gave Sunderland a win over Middlesbrough in the Tees-Wear derby.

Defender gets loan spell extended

MiddlesbroMiddlesbrough defender Tony McMahon has extended his loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday until November 15.

Riggott's player plea

MiddlesbroAs injuries hit the squad Chris Riggott has called on the fit Middlesbrough players to stand up and be counted at Sunderland.

Duo in fitness race

MiddlesbroGareth Southgate is keeping his fingers crossed that both Didier Digard and Julio Arca will be able to face Sunderland on Saturday

Youngster's bad break

MiddlesbroHighly-rated Boro centre-back Rhys Williams has been ruled out for up to four months with a knee injury.

Bench duty best bet for Arca

MiddlesbroJulio Arca fears that Middlesbrough's derby clash at his former club Sunderland on Saturday could come too soon for him to feature.

Boro dig midfielder's rapid recovery

MiddlesbroMidfielder Didier Digard could hand Middlesbrough a huge fitness boost by being fit for Saturday's Wear-Tees derby trip to Sunderland.

Old boy welcomed back to Boro

MiddlesbroMiddlesbrough Academy boss Dave Parnaby is delighted to welcome back Mark Proctor as the club's under 18 coach.

Striker absence revealed

MiddlesbroMiddlesbrough striker Tuncay has been ruled out for six weeks due to a knee ligament problem he picked up on international duty.

Boro reject loan approach

MiddlesbroMiddlesbrough are understood to have rejected a loan bid from Sheffield United for winger Adam Johnson.

Massive midfield woe for derby

MiddlesbroMiddlesbrough look like having just one fit senior midfielder available for the clash with Sunderland after an injury to Didier Digard.

Mido in new exit link

MiddlesbroWigan boss Steve Bruce is resigned to losing Emile Heskey but has again reportedly lined up a replacement in Middlesbrough's Mido.

Portsmouth 2-1 Middlesbrough

A second-half brace from Jermain Defoe helped Portsmouth overturn a half-time deficit to defeat Middlesbrough 2-1 at Fratton Park.

Capello did Downing no favours - Southgate

MiddlesbroGareth Southgate feels England coach Fabio Capello did Boro winger Stewart Downing no favours by starting him against Andorra.

Quartet in race to face Pompey

MiddlesbroTuncay Sanli, Mohamed Shawky, Jeremie Aliadiere and David Wheater are all racing to be fit for Middlesbrough's trip to Portsmouth.

Crosby looks for response

MiddlesbroMiddlesbrough players have been urged by assistant boss Malcolm Crosby to make Gary O'Neil's day with a win at Portsmouth.

Fresh injury blow for Boro

MiddlesbroTurkey striker Tuncay has handed Gareth Southgate an injury worry after limping out of their World Cup qualifier.

Town's Boro winger hopes diminish

MiddlesbroIpswich's hopes of taking Boro winger Adam Johnson on loan have been hit after the club's number two Malcolm Crosby said he is staying.

Southgate backs Turk to delight fans

MiddlesbroTuncay Sanli is being backed by boss Gareth Southgate to score more goals for Middlesbrough this season.

Boss backs German recall

MiddlesbroBoro boss Gareth Southgate has backed Robert Huth to play his way back into the German national set-up.

Winger told chance will come

MiddlesbroMiddlesbrough's highly-rated winger Adam Johnson has been told to buckle down and work for his chance at the club.

Mixed news on Egyptian front

MiddlesbroEgypt have confirmed that Boro's Mohamed Shawky is set to be out for three weeks with a hamstring injury, but Mido appears to be okay.

Boro ace reveals comeback target

MiddlesbroJulio Arca has revealed that he hopes to return to fitness from an ankle injury in time for Middlesbrough's derby clash at Sunderland.

Injury to open Boro door for French ace

MiddlesbroDidier Digard is set for his first Premier League start for Middlesbrough at Portsmouth next week as Mohamed Shawky is injured.

Fresh injury blow for Boro

MiddlesbroBoro boss Gareth Southgate has suffered a second blow on the injury front with the news that Mido has picked up a knock.

Injury blow for Boro

MiddlesbroMiddlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has been handed an injury blow with the news that Mohamed Shawky could be out for three weeks.

Lamb rules out foreign investment

MiddlesbroMiddlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has claimed the club will never go down the route of looking for foreign investors.

Skipper looking forward to Reds win

MiddlesbroEmanuel Pogatetz insists Middlesbrough are good enough to go to Old Trafford and knock Manchester United out of the Carling Cup.

Downing's ex-agent arrested

MiddlesbroStewart Downing's former agent Ian Elliott has been arrested by police on suspicion of fraud and money laundering.

Alves wants Euro golden boot

MiddlesbroAfonso Alves believes he can repeat the prolific form he showed in Holland and win the European golden boot this season.

Southgate defends lack of spending

MiddlesbroGareth Southgate has denied it is a gamble not to add to his squad after a quiet transfer deadline day at Boro.

Southgate talks up star's chances

MiddlesbroMiddlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has backed Stuart Downing to be the long term answer to England's left sided problem.

Southgate sees areas to improve

MiddlesbroGareth Southgate is pleased with Middlesbrough's start to the season but urged his players to start dealing with greater expectations.

Southgate ends deadline deal talk

MiddlesbroGareth Southgate has confirmed Mido will not be joining Wigan on Monday and he does not expect to bring any new faces to Middlesbrough.