Aitor Karanka
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: 'Hard to sign Stewart Downing from West Ham'
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka concedes that it will be "difficult" to sign a player of Stewart Downing's calibre this summer.
Jul 8, 16:54
Aitor Karanka: 'Patrick Bamford return to Middlesbrough unlikely'
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka admits that he does not expect Patrick Bamford to return to the club next season.
Jul 8, 15:09
Report: Middlesbrough bid for Daryl Murphy rejected
Ipswich Town have reportedly rejected a £4.5m bid from Middlesbrough for Republic of Ireland international Daryl Murphy.
Jul 1, 19:48
End-of-season report: Middlesbrough
Sports Mole looks back on a Championship season for Middlesbrough that offered hopes of promotion to the Premier League, but ultimately came to a disappointing end in the playoff final.
Jun 16, 16:00
End-of-season report: Bournemouth
Sports Mole looks back on Bournemouth's memorable 2014-15 season in the Championship, a campaign that saw the Cherries promoted to the top flight for the first time.
Jun 16, 11:00
Middlesbrough to rival Club Brugge for Jelle Vossen?
Club Brugge will rival Middlesbrough for the signing of Belgian international striker Jelle Vossen from Genk, according to a report.
Jun 9, 10:16
Middlesbrough eye summer move for Jordan Rhodes?
Middlesbrough could look to make a move for Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes, according to a report.
Jun 6, 21:48
Ryan Tunnicliffe charged by Football Association for Twitter comments
Fulham midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe is charged by the Football Association for comments made on Twitter aimed at Middlesbrough forward Patrick Bamford.
Jun 6, 04:57
Sports Mole Reader Awards: Championship Manager of the Season
Find out who came out on top in the Championship Manager of the Season category in the Sports Mole Reader Awards.
Jun 5, 19:30
Report: Middlesbrough offered Sol Bamba
Middlesbrough have been offered Palermo defender Sol Bamba, according to a report.
Jun 4, 14:59
Report: Chelsea defender Nathan Ake to join Middlesbrough
Chelsea will reportedly send 20-year-old Nathan Ake out on loan to Middlesbrough next season.
May 31, 05:17
Ben Gibson wants Aitor Karanka to stay at Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson wants head coach Aitor Karanka to stay at the club following their Championship playoff final defeat.
May 27, 09:22
Aitor Karanka: 'Middlesbrough deserve Premier League football'
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka is determined to achieve promotion next season after failing in the Championship playoff final.
May 25, 18:52
Aitor Karanka "proud" despite Championship playoff final defeat
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka insists that he is "proud" of his players despite defeat to Norwich City in the Championship playoff final.
May 25, 17:57
Match Analysis: Middlesbrough 0-2 Norwich City
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Norwich City's 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final.
May 25, 17:55
Norwich City beat below-par Middlesbrough to secure Premier League promotion
First-half goals from Cameron Jerome and Nathan Redmond prove the difference at Wembley as Norwich City ease past Middlesbrough 2-0 in the Championship playoff final.
May 25, 16:55
Half-Time Report: Norwich City on brink of Premier League return
Early goals from Cameron Jerome and Nathan Redmond help Norwich City take a 2-0 lead into half time against Middlesbrough at Wembley.
May 25, 15:50
Aitor Karanka highlights Jose Mourinho's influence
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka highlights the impact that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has had on him as a coach.
May 25, 14:58
Middlesbrough team bus held up by London traffic
Heavy traffic around Wembley means that Middlesbrough arrive for their playoff final clash against Norwich City just one hour before kickoff.
May 25, 14:42
Team News: Patrick Bamford fit to start Championship playoff final
Norwich City remain unchanged for their Championship playoff final showdown at Wembley, while Patrick Bamford is declared fit for Middlesbrough.
May 25, 14:09
Aitor Karanka: 'Norwich City are favourites to prevail at Wembley'
Aitor Karanka attempts to shift the pressure onto Norwich City by claiming that they are the favourites to win this afternoon's Championship playoff final.
May 25, 13:13
Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 0-2 Norwich City - as it happened
Relive Norwich City's 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
May 25, 13:00
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka not concerned by Norwich City record
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka says that beating Norwich City twice this season will count for nothing when the teams meet in the Championship playoff final.
May 25, 09:50
Aitor Karanka hails "amazing" Middlesbrough achievement
Aitor Karanka admits that he "could not imagine" guiding Middlesbrough to a Championship playoff final when he first took over 18 months ago.
May 23, 18:39
Preview: Championship playoff final - Middlesbrough vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole casts its eye forward to the Championship playoff final between Middlesbrough and Norwich City.
May 23, 18:24
Sports Mole's Championship Team of the Season
Sports Mole chooses its first, second and third XIs for the 2014-15 Championship season.
May 21, 11:35
George Friend: 'Past record against Norwich City gives us confidence'
Middlesbrough defender George Friend admits that his side's good record against Norwich City this season has given them belief ahead of the Championship playoff final.
May 19, 17:57
George Friend hails Aitor Karanka impact at Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough defender George Friend hails the impact that manager Aitor Karanka has had in his 18 months at the club ahead of the Championship playoff final.
May 19, 16:04
George Friend: 'Middlesbrough deserve promotion'
Middlesbrough defender George Friend feels that it would mean everything to the club and supporters to earn promotion to the Premier League.
May 19, 14:52
Video: Juninho wishes Middlesbrough good luck for playoff final
Middlesbrough legend Juninho wishes his former club good luck for the upcoming Championship playoff final in a video on his Facebook page.
May 18, 14:43
Norwich City manager Alex Neil: 'Christophe Berra red card changed the game'
Victorious Norwich manager Alex Neil says that the red card shown to Ipswich's Christophe Berra "completely changed" their Championship playoff semi-final second leg.
May 16, 14:40
Middlesbrough's Grant Leadbitter: 'We outclassed Brentford'
Middlesbrough midfielder Grant Leadbitter says that the team "outclassed" Brentford in the second leg of their Championship playoff to reach the Wembley final.
May 15, 22:30
Aitor Karanka hails "amazing" Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka admits that it is "amazing" that his side are in the Championship playoff final.
May 15, 22:16
Middlesbrough's Albert Adomah: "The job is not done yet"
Middlesbrough winger Albert Adomah insists that "the job is not done yet" after the team secured a place in the Championship playoff final.
May 15, 21:59
Middlesbrough cruise into Championship playoff final
Middlesbrough beat Brentford 3-0 in the second leg of their Championship playoff to secure a 5-1 aggregate victory and a place in the playoff final.
May 15, 21:38
Half-Time Report: Lee Tomlin extends Middlesbrough advantage
Lee Tomlin extends Middlesbrough's aggregate lead over Brentford with a first-half goal in the second leg of their Championship playoff tie.
May 15, 20:34
Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 3-0 Brentford (Boro win 5-1 on aggregate)
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Middlesbrough's comfortable 5-1 aggregate victory over Brentford in the Championship playoff semi-finals.
May 15, 18:45
Aitor Karanka unsure of Patrick Bamford fitness
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka concedes that he doesn't know whether Patrick Bamford will be able to play against Brentford in the second leg of his side's playoff clash.
May 14, 18:00
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: 'We're going to play to win'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka insists that his side will play to win the second leg of their playoff clash against Brentford, despite holding a 2-1 lead.
May 14, 16:25
Aitor Karanka: 'Our good record against Brentford counts for very little'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka admits that his experiences have taught him that his side's good record against Brentford counts for very little ahead of their playoff clash.
May 14, 15:01
