Jason Steele
Sports Mole's Championship Team of the Week
Sports Mole chooses the best XI, biggest numpty and best goal for matchday 19 in the Championship.
Dec 1, 18:19
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Blackburn at the Riverside.
Nov 27, 17:01
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jordan Rhodes strikes twice as 10-man Blackburn come from behind to win
Jordan Rhodes fires home an 88th-minute penalty as Blackburn Rovers come from a goal down to beat Leeds United 2-1 at Ewood Park.
Nov 22, 16:58
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Souleymane Doukara puts Leeds United ahead
Leeds United lead Blackburn Rovers 1-0 at half time thanks to Souleymane Doukara's strike.
Nov 22, 15:50
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Paul Robinson seeking Blackburn Rovers exit in January
Paul Robinson admits that his Blackburn Rovers career is over he and will be seeking a move in January.
Nov 15, 14:27
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Millwall stage unlikely comeback
Ten-man Millwall come from two goals down to stage a remarkable comeback in their Championship meeting with Blackburn Rovers.
Nov 4, 21:43
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Shane Duffy gives Blackburn Rovers the lead
Shane Duffy gives Blackburn Rovers a 0-1 lead going into half time of their Championship clash with Millwall as the hosts' worrying recent form continues.
Nov 4, 20:34
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ben Marshall strike down Birmingham City
A second-half goal from Ben Marshall is enough for Blackburn Rovers to earn a 1-0 win over managerless Birmingham City.
Oct 21, 21:37
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Birmingham City holding Blackburn Rovers
Managerless Birmingham City get to half time on level terms with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.
Oct 21, 20:34
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rotherham United cruise to Blackburn Rovers win
Rotherham United beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 to pull away from the Championship relegation places.
Sep 30, 21:54
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Lucky Luciano Becchio goal gives Rotherham United lead
Rotherham United build a comfortable 2-0 lead at home to Blackburn Rovers.
Sep 30, 20:38
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Watford in control at Ewood Park
Watford take a 2-0 lead in at half time against Blackburn Rovers.
Sep 27, 15:50
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Ross McCormack, Hugo Rodallega and Bryan Ruiz all start for Fulham
Ross McCormack is named alongside Hugo Rodallega as Kit Symons takes charge of his first Fulham match as caretaker boss against Blackburn Rovers.
Sep 20, 14:23
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Jake Kean completes Yeovil Town loan switch
Yeovil Town confirm the signing of Blackburn goalkeeper Jake Kean on an initial one-month loan deal.
Sep 15, 12:00
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Three changes for Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers make three changes for the visit of Wigan Athletic as Matt Kilgallon, Markus Olsson and Rudy Gestede all start.
Sep 13, 14:31
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ashley Barnes on target as Burnley see off Barnsley
Ashley Barnes scores the only goal of the game as Burnley defeat Barnsley 1-0.
Apr 8, 21:47
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Middlesbrough lose Tomas Mejias for a month
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Tomas Mejias is ruled out for at least a month with a hand injury.
Mar 7, 12:33
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Middlesbrough keeper Connor Ripley makes Swedish loan move
Middlesbrough goalkeeper moves on loan to Swedish second-tier outfit Ostersunds FK until May.
Mar 3, 12:52
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jason Steele looking forward to Middlesbrough return
Jason Steele says that it is "great to be fit again" ahead of his return to the Middlesbrough lineup.
Feb 26, 17:45
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Watford vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole looks ahead to a mid-table clash between Watford and Middlesbrough at Vicarage Road in the Championship.
Feb 13, 12:31
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Shay Given to return to Aston Villa?
Middlesbrough will lose goalkeeper Shay Given after they failed to reach a deal with his parent club Aston Villa over a loan extension, according to a report.
Feb 1, 18:21
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka targets Shay Given extension
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka hopes to extend Shay Given's loan switch from Aston Villa.
Dec 13, 18:35
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Derby County vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole casts its eye over tomorrow night's Championship match between Derby and Middlesbrough.
Dec 3, 19:09
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Middlesbrough sign Shay Given on loan
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given joins Championship side Middlesbrough on a month-long loan deal.
Nov 28, 18:58
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the match between Middlesbrough and Bolton Wanderers in the Championship.
Nov 28, 12:48
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Middlesbrough keeper Jason Steele suspended for three games
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Jason Steele's suspension is confirmed as three games long.
Nov 25, 16:38
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Ross McCormack gives Leeds United advantage at break
Ross McCormack gives Leeds United a 1-0 half-time lead over Middlesbrough.
Nov 23, 15:55
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jason Lowe strike gives Blackburn Rovers slender victory
Jason Lowe's 76th-minute goal is the difference in Blackburn Rover's 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough.
Nov 2, 17:03
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough goalless at break
Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough go into the half-time break at 0-0.
Nov 2, 15:50
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest fight back to draw with Middlesbrough
Nottingham Forest secure a 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough after going 2-0 down.
Sep 17, 21:45
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Middlesbrough have slim lead away at Nottingham Forest
Kei Kamara scores to give Middlesbrough the advantage against Nottingham Forest.
Sep 17, 20:43
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David McGoldrick fires Ipswich Town to victory
David McGoldrick scores twice as Ipswich Town come from behind to beat Middlesbrough 3-1 in the Championship.
Sep 14, 17:05
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tony Mowbray expresses mixed emotions following draw
Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray reacts to his team's 2-2 draw at Wigan Athletic.
Aug 25, 20:28
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Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Blackpool
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Blackpool.
Aug 16, 01:10
![Lukas Jutkiewicz on March 11, 2012 Lukas Jutkiewicz on March 11, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Middlesbrough secure win at Charlton Athletic
Middlesbrough beat Charlton Athletic 1-0 with a goal from Lukas Jutkiewicz.
Aug 10, 17:02
![Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray before kick-off against Crystal Palace on February 16, 2013 Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray before kick-off against Crystal Palace on February 16, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Season preview: Middlesbrough
Sports Mole looks ahead to Middlesbrough's chances in the upcoming 2013-14 campaign.
Jul 30, 15:03
![Sheffield Wednesday's Leroy Lita scores from the penalty spot against Blackburn Rovers on April 6, 2013 Sheffield Wednesday's Leroy Lita scores from the penalty spot against Blackburn Rovers on April 6, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sheffield Wednesday secure Championship survival
Sheffield Wednesday secure survival in the Championship with a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough at Hillsborough this afternoon.
May 4, 14:45
![Sheffield Wednesday's Leroy Lita scores from the penalty spot against Blackburn Rovers on April 6, 2013 Sheffield Wednesday's Leroy Lita scores from the penalty spot against Blackburn Rovers on April 6, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Sheffield Wednesday take two-goal lead
Sheffield Wednesday lead 2-0 at half time in their Championship game against Middlesbrough this afternoon.
May 4, 13:37
![Bradley Pritchard Bradley Pritchard](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Charlton Athletic lead Middlesbrough at the break
Charlton Athletic lead Middlesbrough at the break in their Championship clash at the Riverside Stadium.
Apr 27, 16:08
![Bolton's Mohamed Kamara celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's second against Charlton on March 30, 2013 Bolton's Mohamed Kamara celebrates with team mates after scoring his team's second against Charlton on March 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bolton Wanderers edge past10-man Middlesbrough
Bolton Wanderers beat Middlesbrough thanks to a Marvin Sordell penalty midway through the second half.
Apr 20, 16:59