Aitor Karanka
Team News: Tomas Kalas handed Middlesbrough debut
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka hands Tomas Kalas his debut for the club for their Championship clash against Reading at the Madejski Stadium.
Jan 10, 14:39
Chelsea's Tomas Kalas finalises move to Middlesbrough on loan
Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas joins Middlesbrough on loan for the remainder of the season.
Jan 9, 18:46
Eddie Howe wins monthly Championship manager award
Bournemouth's Eddie Howe wins the Championship Manager of the Month award for December.
Jan 9, 06:00
Preview: Reading vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews the Championship game between Reading and Middlesbrough.
Jan 8, 16:39
Championship Manager of the Month nominees revealed
Championship bosses Mick McCarthy, Eddie Howe, Slavisa Jokanovic and Aitor Karanka are all in the running to win December's Manager of the Month award.
Jan 8, 06:00
Mid-season report: Middlesbrough
Sports Mole looks back on Middlesbrough's first half of the Championship season as they eye promotion back to the Premier League under Aitor Karanka.
Jan 7, 18:00
Aitor Karanka distances himself from Newcastle United reports
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka refutes speculation linking him with the managerial vacancy at Newcastle following Alan Pardew's departure to Crystal Palace.
Jan 4, 03:46
Barnsley succumb to Middlesbrough defeat
Barnsley are knocked out of the FA Cup following a 2-0 defeat to Championship promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough in their third-round clash at Oakwell.
Jan 3, 17:09
Half-Time Report: Barnsley holding firm against Middlesbrough
Barnsley and Middlesbrough are playing out a 0-0 draw in Saturday afternoon's FA Cup third-round clash at Oakwell.
Jan 3, 16:07
Team News: Two changes for Barnsley ahead of Middlesbrough clash
League One outfit Barnsley make two changes for Saturday afternoon's FA Cup third-round clash against Middlesbrough at Oakwell.
Jan 3, 14:44
Patrick Bamford extends Middlesbrough loan
Middlesbrough extend the loan of Chelsea forward Patrick Bamford until the end of the season.
Dec 31, 18:15
Aitor Karanka: 'Rhys Williams will not be rushed back'
Aitor Karanka admits that defender Rhys Williams is an "important" player for Middlesbrough whose return to action will not be rushed.
Dec 31, 06:30
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka 'fed up' of facing Blackburn Rovers
Aitor Karanka admits that he's glad that Middlesbrough won't have to face Blackburn Rovers again this season after a goalless draw at Ewood Park.
Dec 28, 19:17
Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough play out goalless draw
Blackburn and Middlesbrough are forced to settle for a point apiece as neither side can find the net in their goalless draw at Ewood Park.
Dec 28, 17:02
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough
It is goalless at the break in the Championship match between playoff hopefuls Blackburn Rovers and high-flying Middlesbrough at Ewood Park.
Dec 28, 15:52
Team News: Several changes apiece for Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough
Both managers ring the changes ahead of the Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough at Ewood Park.
Dec 28, 14:33
Live Commentary: Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Look back on the goalless, but entertaining draw between Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough in the Championship, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text updates.
Dec 28, 14:30
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Championship clash between Blackburn and Middlesbrough at Ewood Park as the visitors look to move into the automatic promotion places.
Dec 27, 18:29
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Nottingham Forest
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Boxing Day Championship match at the Riverside between Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest.
Dec 23, 14:54
Steve Agnew leaves Hull City for Middlesbrough assistant role
Middlesbrough name former Hull City assistant Steve Agnew as their new assistant head coach.
Dec 23, 12:48
Sports Mole's Championship Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the top performers from matchday 22 in the Championship, as well as highlighting the biggest numpty and best goal.
Dec 21, 13:35
Aitor Karanka: 'Ipswich defeat an embaressment'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka says that his side's 2-0 defeat to Ipswich Town was "an embarrassment".
Dec 20, 17:45
Ipswich Town edge out Middlesbrough
Mick McCarthy's Ipswich Town see off Championship promotion rivals Middlesbrough at Portman Road thanks to first-half goals from Daryl Murphy and Jay Tabb.
Dec 20, 16:56
Live Commentary: Ipswich Town 2-0 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Live text coverage of the top-of-the-table clash between Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough in the Championship, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 20, 14:30
Preview: Ipswich Town vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough as two of the top four go head-to-head at Portman Road.
Dec 18, 15:26
Adam Reach: 'Middlesbrough fear no-one'
Adam Reach says that Middlesbrough will continue to take their Championship promotion push "one game at a time" having climbed into the top two last weekend.
Dec 18, 06:30
Aitor Karanka "very pleased" with Middlesbrough win over Derby County
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka says that he was "very pleased" to see his team beat Derby County in the Championship while he was serving a touchline ban.
Dec 13, 15:11
Middlesbrough beat 10-man Derby County to go top in Championship
Grant Leadbitter and Patrick Bamford score to lift Middlesbrough to the top of the Championship table with a win over Derby County.
Dec 13, 14:09
Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 2-0 Derby County - as it happened
Relive Middlesbrough's 2-0 victory over Derby County that saw them move above the Rams and top of the Championship.
Dec 13, 11:45
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Derby County
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's early Championship kickoff between promotion rivals Middlesbrough and Derby at the Riverside.
Dec 12, 11:06
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka hit with one-match touchline ban by FA
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka is given a one-match touchline ban by the FA after accepting a charge of improper conduct.
Dec 10, 14:42
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka praises "very good" Jelle Vossen
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka hails Jelle Vossen for scoring a hat-trick during the side's 5-1 hammering of Millwall in the Championship.
Dec 7, 11:07
Jelle Vossen hat-trick guides Middlesbrough to comfortable win
Middlesbrough ease to a 5-1 victory over Millwall in their Championship clash as Jelle Vossen scores a hat-trick to fire them to three points at The Den.
Dec 6, 16:51
Team News: Three changes each for Millwall, Middlesbrough
Both Ian Holloway and Aitor Karanka make three changes to their sides ahead of the Championship clash between Millwall and Middlesbrough at The Den.
Dec 6, 14:57
Preview: Millwall vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews the Championship match between Middlesbrough and Millwall at The Den.
Dec 4, 17:03
Middlesbrough full-back Ryan Fredericks out for a month
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka reveals that on-loan defender Ryan Fredericks is likely to be out of action until January.
Dec 3, 12:34
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka had his "differences" with assistant Craig Hignett
Aitor Karanka reveals that he and departed assistant Craig Hignett had their "differences" during their time together at Middlesbrough.
Dec 2, 17:53
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka hit with misconduct charge
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka is charged with misconduct by the FA.
Dec 2, 15:06
Craig Hignett leaves Middlesbrough assistant role
Middlesbrough confirm that assistant head coach Craig Hignett has parted company with the club after nine months in the role.
Dec 2, 11:19
Aitor Karanka hints at January spending for Middlesbrough
Aitor Karanka suggests that Middlesbrough could sign more players in January to strengthen their chances of promotion to the Premier League.
Nov 29, 17:31
