Aitor Karanka
Blackpool begin pitch repair work at Bloomfield Road
Blackpool say that they are taking measures to improve the state of the pitch at Bloomfield Road.
Feb 17, 16:25
Preview: Birmingham City vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole runs the rule over Wednesday night's game as Middlesbrough look to return to the Championship's summit by beating Birmingham City.
Feb 16, 19:23
Aitor Karanka unhappy with lack of Middlesbrough intensity at Arsenal
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka is unhappy with his players' intensity during Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round defeat to holders Arsenal.
Feb 15, 18:21
Live Commentary: Arsenal 2-0 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole live text coverage of Arsenal's 2-0 win over Middlesbrough as Olivier Giroud's brace puts the holders into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Feb 15, 15:00
Arsene Wenger: 'FA Cup is important to Arsenal'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is adamant that his side have always taken the FA Cup seriously ahead of their match against Middlesbrough in the fifth round.
Feb 14, 02:39
Preview: Arsenal vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews the FA Cup fifth-round encounter at the Emirates Stadium between Arsenal and Middlesbrough.
Feb 13, 17:18
Aitor Karanka: 'Jonathan Woodgate was close to retirement'
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka reveals that defender Jonathan Woodgate was considering retirement earlier this year.
Feb 13, 12:44
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger not underestimating FA Cup opponents Middlesbrough
Arsene Wenger says that he is wary of Middlesbrough's threat after they beat Manchester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Feb 13, 10:45
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka hopes Arsenal's Mesut Ozil will be rested
Aitor Karanka hopes that Arsene Wenger will leave Mesut Ozil out of the Arsenal team for Sunday's FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough.
Feb 12, 16:26
Sports Mole's Championship Team of the Week
Sports Mole highlights those who stood out, and those that didn't, during the Championship's midweek matchday 30.
Feb 12, 11:29
Aitor Karanka: 'We won't get complacent'
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka insists that his side won't get complacent after moving into first place in the Championship table with a 2-1 win at Blackpool.
Feb 10, 23:52
Team News: Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka makes seven changes for Blackpool trip
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka makes seven changes for their trip to Blackpool.
Feb 10, 19:18
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka won't blame Bloomfield Road surface
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka will not blame the poor state of Blackpool's pitch if his promotion-chasing side fail to win tonight's game at Bloomfield Road.
Feb 10, 13:59
Preview: Blackpool vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole breaks down Tuesday's Championship game at Bloomfield Road as promotion-chasing Middlesbrough travel to lowly Blackpool.
Feb 9, 19:35
Aitor Karanka praises strikers after 3-1 success over Charlton Athletic
Middlesbrough will need all of their strikers on top form if they are going to reach the Premier League, manager Aitor Karanka admits after the 3-1 win over Charlton.
Feb 7, 22:26
Aitor Karanka named Championship Manager of the Month for January
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka sees off stiff competition to win January's Manager of the Month award in the Championship.
Feb 6, 06:00
Middlesbrough forward Lee Tomlin named January Championship Player of the Month
Middlesbrough do a January double as Lee Tomlin wins the Player of the Month award alongside the month's top manager Aitor Karanka.
Feb 6, 06:00
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Charlton Athletic
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between high-flying Middlesbrough and out-of-form Charlton at the Riverside.
Feb 5, 15:53
Neil Redfearn up for Championship Manager of the Month award
Leeds United boss Neil Redfearn is among the candidates to win January's Manager of the Month award in the Championship.
Feb 5, 06:00
Aitor Karanka happy with Middlesbrough squad
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka insists that he is happy with his squad ahead of a hectic schedule in the Championship.
Feb 3, 13:21
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka dissatisfied with slender win
Middlesborough boss Aitor Karanka admits that his side were not at their best during their win at Brentford.
Jan 31, 16:03
Grant Leadbitter penalty enough for Middlesbrough
A first-half penalty from Grant Leadbitter gives Middlesbrough a 1-0 win over Brentford in the Championship.
Jan 31, 14:14
Half-Time Report: Grant Leadbitter penalty fires Middlesbrough ahead
Grant Leadbitter scores from the penalty spot to give Middlesbrough a 1-0 half-time lead over Brentford in the Championship.
Jan 31, 13:07
Team News: Brentford unchanged for Middlesbrough clash
Brentford boss Mark Warburton names an unchanged starting lineup for the Championship fixture with Middlesbrough.
Jan 31, 11:57
Live Commentary: Brentford 0-1 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Relive Middlesbrough's hard-fought 1-0 win at Brentford in a crucial top-six Championship match with Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Jan 31, 11:45
Preview: Brentford vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's early Championship kickoff as fifth-placed Brentford host third-placed Middlesbrough at Griffin Park.
Jan 29, 17:08
Midfielder Adam Forshaw completes Middlesbrough move
Middlesbrough secure the services of midfielder Adam Forshaw from fellow Championship side Wigan Athletic.
Jan 28, 14:10
Patrick Bamford sees similarities between Jose Mourinho, Aitor Karanka
Patrick Bamford believes that Aitor Karanka's coaching methods at Middlesbrough are very similar to that of Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
Jan 26, 06:46
Aitor Karanka: 'Middlesbrough must forget about Manchester City scalp'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka tells his troops to forget about their FA Cup scalp at Man City and focus on their Premier League promotion push.
Jan 25, 02:47
Aitor Karanka full of praise for Middlesbrough after Manchester City upset
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka admits that he is 'lost for words' after watching his side knock Premier League champions Manchester City out of the FA Cup.
Jan 24, 17:25
Live Commentary: Manchester City 0-2 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Sports Mole provides regular text updates of the FA Cup fourth-round clash between Manchester City and Middlesbrough at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 24, 14:00
Manuel Pellegrini demands '100 percent intensity'
Manuel Pellegrini warns Manchester City that they can ill afford any complacency when they host high-flying Championship side Middlesbrough in the FA Cup.
Jan 24, 05:59
Preview: Manchester City vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Manchester City and Middlesbrough as second in the Premier League hosts second in the Championship.
Jan 22, 20:16
Aitor Karanka: 'Home wins will be crucial in promotion push'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka believes that his side's two victories in a row at the Riverside Stadium could be crucial in their push for promotion from the Championship.
Jan 21, 03:22
Aitor Karanka eyes Manchester City upset
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka refuses to rule out a giant-killing ahead of their upcoming trip to Manchester City in the FA Cup.
Jan 21, 00:04
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Cardiff City
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's Championship match at the Riverside as high-flying Middlesbrough take on Russell Slade's Cardiff City.
Jan 19, 19:52
Middlesbrough secure comfortable win despite late Huddersfield Town barrage
Middlesbrough survive a late Huddersfield Town barrage to record a 2-0 win in Saturday afternoon's Championship clash at the Riverside Stadium.
Jan 17, 17:02
Milos Veljkovic to return to Tottenham Hotspur following Middlesbrough loan
Middlesbrough announce that teenager Milos Veljkovic will return to Tottenham Hotspur tomorrow as his loan stint at The Riverside has come to an end.
Jan 14, 13:43
Report: No Middlesbrough interest in former Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida
A report claims that former Arsenal midfielder Fran Merida will not be signing for Championship side Middlesbrough.
Jan 13, 11:55
Reading, Middlesbrough play out goalless draw
Neither side can find a breakthrough in the Championship clash between Reading and Middlesbrough as both teams have to settle for a point at the Madejski Stadium.
Jan 10, 16:59
