Middlesbrough: September 2008 - news archive

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boro 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ipswich'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.

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

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

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

Egypt 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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