Aitor Karanka
Goalkeeper Tomas Mejias extends Middlesbrough stay
Championship side Middlesbrough agree a two-year contract extension with former Real Madrid goalkeeper Tomas Mejias.
Feb 5, 13:24
Gaston Ramirez completes loan move to Middlesbrough from Southampton
Gaston Ramirez joins Middlesbrough from Southampton on loan until the end of the season.
Jan 26, 12:35
Middlesbrough seal loan deal for Athletic Bilbao forward Kike Sola
Athletic Bilbao forward Kike Sola seals a half-season loan move to Championship leaders Middlesbrough.
Jan 15, 14:45
Middlesbrough "close" to Kike Sola deal
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka reveals that his club "are close" to signing Spanish striker Kike Sola from La Liga side Athletic Bilbao.
Jan 14, 15:51
Aitor Karanka wins monthly Championship award
Thirteen points from a possible 15 earns Middlesbrough's Spanish boss Aitor Karanka the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month award for December.
Jan 8, 06:00
Leeds United boss Steve Evans among Championship Manager of the Month nominees
The four nominees for December's Championship Manager of the Month are revealed as Steve Evans, Aitor Karanka, Mick McCarthy and Dean Smith.
Jan 7, 06:00
George Friend: 'Middlesbrough can go far in FA Cup'
Middlesbrough defender George Friend sees no reason why his side cannot go far in the FA Cup this season.
Jan 6, 14:46
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: 'Long way to go'
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka insists that there is still a "long way to go" after his side opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Championship.
Jan 3, 11:44
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: 'Jose Mourinho brought us luck at Brighton'
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka believes that Jose Mourinho's presence at his team's 3-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion brought them luck.
Dec 20, 00:38
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho attends Brighton vs. Middlesbrough
Jose Mourinho attends Brighton & Hove Albion versus Middlesbrough in the Championship to support his former Real Madrid assistant Aitor Karanka.
Dec 19, 12:20
Team News: Middlesbrough make three changes for Brighton & Hove Albion showdown
Aitor Karanka makes three changes to his Middlesbrough team for the top-of-the-table Championship showdown with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Dec 19, 11:43
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: "Forget the table"
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka urges his players not to get carried away after they usurped Brighton & Hove Albion at the top of the Championship.
Dec 15, 22:45
Victorious Middlesbrough hit the summit
Midfielder Emilio Nsue scores the only goal of the game against Burnley to send Middlesbrough to the top of the Championship.
Dec 15, 21:57
Aitor Karanka frustrated by Middlesbrough stalemate with Birmingham City
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka admits that he was disappointed with his side's goalless draw against Birmingham City at the Riverside Stadium.
Dec 13, 08:50
Team News: Aitor Karanka names unchanged Middlesbrough team
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka selects an unchanged team for the visit of Birmingham City to the Riverside Stadium.
Dec 12, 14:14
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: 'We have to remain focused through busy month'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka says that his team have to remain focused in their battle to earn promotion to the Premier League through the hectic festive schedule.
Dec 11, 22:04
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Birmingham City
Sports Mole previews the Championship encounter between Middlesbrough and Birmingham City.
Dec 10, 18:59
Aitor Karanka: "Door is open" for Patrick Bamford return
Aitor Karanka hints that Middlesbrough could make a January approach for Crystal Palace loanee Patrick Bamford following his success at the Riverside last season.
Dec 10, 12:55
Championship Manager of the Month shortlist revealed
November's Championship Manager of the Month award will be won by either Paul Clement, Chris Hughton, Aitor Karanka or Mick McCarthy.
Dec 10, 06:00
Aitor Karanka hails "amazing" Middlesbrough win
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka describes his side's 2-0 win away at Ipswich Town as "amazing".
Dec 5, 11:25
David Nugent hails "job well done"
Middlesbrough striker David Nugent describes the team's win over Ipswich Town as a "job well done".
Dec 4, 22:42
Middlesbrough beat Ipswich Town to go top in Championship
David Nugent and Christian Stuani score in the second half to give Middlesbrough a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
Dec 4, 21:39
Live Commentary: Ipswich Town 0-2 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Middlesbrough's 2-0 win over Ipswich Town, as the Smoggies climbed to the top of the Championship table.
Dec 4, 19:15
Preview: Ipswich Town vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole peers ahead to the Friday night Championship contest between two promotion hopefuls, Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough.
Dec 4, 15:56
Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing: "The league is the main priority"
Middlesbrough midfielder Stewart Downing says that his side's run in the Capital One Cup was a bonus following their defeat at the hands of Everton in the quarter-finals.
Dec 2, 19:26
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka full of praise for Everton
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka compares Everton to Arsenal after watching the Blues dump his side out of the League Cup.
Dec 1, 23:26
Team News: Romelu Lukaku, Ross Barkley start for Everton
Everton name a strong starting XI for their League Cup quarter-final away at Championship side Middlesbrough.
Dec 1, 18:49
Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 0-2 Everton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Everton's 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the quarter-finals of the League Cup.
Dec 1, 18:45
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews the League Cup quarter-final tie between Everton and Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
Nov 30, 16:02
Aitor Karanka unhappy with display despite Middlesbrough win
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka admits that he was not happy with his team's performance, despite their 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town in their Championship clash.
Nov 28, 22:18
Team News: Huddersfield Town make four changes for Middlesbrough tie
David Wagner makes four changes to his Huddersfield Town side as they welcome Middlesbrough to the John Smith's Stadium.
Nov 28, 14:08
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka wary of Huddersfield Town match
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka insists that his side cannot afford to go easy in their Championship clash against struggling Huddersfield Town.
Nov 27, 19:41
Preview: Huddersfield Town vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews the upcoming clash at the John Smith's Stadium as John Wagner hunts a first win as Huddersfield boss in the visit of Middlesbrough.
Nov 27, 11:39
Manchester City's Bruno Zuculini extends Middlesbrough stay
Manchester City's Argentine midfielder Bruno Zuculini agrees to extend his loan stint with Championship side Middlesbrough until early January.
Nov 25, 13:55
World Cup winner Xavi reveals Football League fondness
Xavi claims that he 'follows Middlesbrough' because they are managed by compatriot Aitor Karanka, while also hailing the attendance figures in England's lower tiers.
Nov 23, 10:47
Aitor Karanka: 'Middlesbrough will not recall Yanic Wildschut from Wigan loan'
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka rejects calls for winger Yanic Wildschut to be recalled from his loan spell at Wigan Athletic.
Nov 21, 17:52
Aitor Karanka "proud" of Middlesbrough performance
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka praises the performance of his team after they edged past Queens Park Rangers on Friday night.
Nov 21, 11:15
Kevin Blackwell: 'Queens Park Rangers did not deserve to lose'
Queens Park Rangers interim first-team coach Kevin Blackwell believes that his side were unfortunate to lose their Championship clash against Middlesbrough.
Nov 21, 08:05
Aitor Karanka: 'I had complete faith in Grant Leadbitter'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka says that he had complete trust that Grant Leadbitter would convert from the spot in his side's last-gasp win over Queens Park Rangers.
Nov 21, 07:54
Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 1-0 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Middlesbrough's 1-0 win over Queens Park Rangers, as the hosts left it late to pick up maximum points.
Nov 20, 19:14
