Sports Mole's Championship Team of the Week
Sports Mole chooses its best Championship XI after the second weekend of action in the Football League.
Aug 17, 12:10
Kike brace sinks Bolton Wanderers at Middlesbrough
Spanish striker Kike strikes twice to inspire Championship big-spenders Middlesbrough to a comfortable 3-0 win over Bolton Wanderers.
Aug 15, 16:55
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Bolton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the Championship encounter at the Riverside Stadium between Middlesbrough and Bolton Wanderers.
Aug 13, 17:05
Aitor Karanka: 'Middlesbrough players must earn their place in starting lineup'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka warns his new summer signings that they are not guaranteed a first-team spot.
Aug 13, 09:11
John Welsh loving life in Championship with Preston North End
John Welsh believes that Preston North End will only go from strength to strength upon their return to the Championship.
Aug 10, 11:44
Simon Grayson "satisfied" with Middlesbrough draw
Simon Grayson hails his Preston North End players after their hard-working display earned them a share of the points against Middlesbrough at Deepdale.
Aug 9, 18:44
Stewart Downing: 'Middlesbrough didn't play great'
Middlesbrough midfielder Stewart Downing admits that the side "didn't play well" for spells in their goalless draw with Preston North End.
Aug 9, 14:11
Newly-promoted Preston North End draw with Middlesbrough
Preston North End secure a point in their first match back in the second tier after sharing a 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough at Deepdale.
Aug 9, 13:54
Team News: Jordan Pickford makes Preston North End debut
Jordan Pickford makes his first league start for Preston North End as they face Middlesbrough on their return to the Championship.
Aug 9, 11:18
Preview: Preston North End vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews this Sunday's Championship fixture between Preston North End and Middlesbrough at Deepdale.
Aug 7, 14:10
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: 'Stewart Downing's England chances could suffer'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka admits that Stewart Downing may find it tougher to be selected in the England squad after deciding to drop into the Championship.
Aug 6, 16:30
Championship 2015-16 season preview: Middlesbrough
Sports Mole looks forward to the 2015-16 Championship season from a Middlesbrough perspective.
Aug 6, 16:00
Aitor Karanka: 'Stewart Downing will cope with the pressure of Middlesbrough return'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka is adamant that Stewart Downing will be able to cope with the expectations placed on him following his return to his hometown club.
Aug 6, 14:47
Kike goal gives Middlesbrough pre-season win over Getafe
Kike scores the winner as Middlesbrough beat Getafe 1-0 at the Riverside Stadium.
Aug 1, 16:58
No goals between Middlesbrough, Doncaster Rovers
Middlesbrough and Doncaster Rovers share a goalless draw in a pre-season friendly at the Keepmoat Stadium.
Jul 25, 17:00
Stewart Downing: Manager Slaven Bilic a "big factor" in West Ham United exit
Middlesbrough new boy Stewart Downing says that Slaven Bilic made a half-hearted attempt to keep him at West Ham.
Jul 25, 02:01
Stewart Downing moved to Middlesbrough so there was "something to play for"
Stewart Downing says that he dropped down to the Championship to rejoin Middlesbrough because he wanted "something to play for".
Jul 23, 14:34
Report: Middlesbrough ready to offer £12m for Jordan Rhodes
Middlesbrough are reportedly willing to offer £12m for Blackburn's Jordan Rhodes
Jul 23, 12:20
Slaven Bilic: 'I wanted Stewart Downing to stay at West Ham United'
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic reveals that he tried to persuade Stewart Downing to stay at the club rather than return to Middlesbrough.
Jul 17, 12:21
Stewart Downing completes Middlesbrough return
Middlesbrough sign former midfielder Stewart Downing on a four-year deal from Premier League side West Ham United.
Jul 16, 22:32
Stewart Downing wants to achieve "something really special" with Middlesbrough
Stewart Downing says that he is joining Middlesbrough to achieve "something really special" by helping them earn promotion back to the Premier League.
Jul 16, 19:09
Middlesbrough agree Stewart Downing fee?
Middlesbrough reportedly agree a £5m fee with West Ham United for winger Stewart Downing.
Jul 15, 20:12
Report: West Ham United's Stewart Downing on verge of Middlesbrough return
West Ham United winger Stewart Downing is reportedly travelling to Middlesbrough to negotiate a return to Teesside.
Jul 15, 14:26
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
Newcastle United decide against making move for West Ham's Stewart Downing?
Newcastle United reportedly decide against making a move for West Ham United winger Stewart Downing.
Jun 30, 07:07
Stewart Downing to return to Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough are looking to re-sign West Ham United midfielder Stewart Downing, according to a report.
Jun 29, 07:25
Report: Newcastle United target Stewart Downing deal
Newcastle United reportedly enter the race to sign West Ham United winger Stewart Downing.
Jun 29, 02:29
Leicester City prepare £7m bid for Stewart Downing?
West Ham United put Stewart Downing up for sale, prompting interest from Leicester City, according to reports.
Jun 28, 10:28
Report: Sunderland improve offer for West Ham United's Stewart Downing
Sunderland make a bid of £6m for West Ham United winger Stewart Downing, according to reports.
Jun 28, 04:34
Sunderland to make fresh Stewart Downing bid?
West Ham United midfielder Stewart Downing is to be the subject of a fresh bid from Sunderland in the coming days, according to a report.
Jun 26, 11:35
West Ham United 'reject Sunderland offer for Stewart Downing'
West Ham United reportedly turn down a £5m offer from Sunderland for Stewart Downing.
Jun 24, 00:28
West Ham United want to keep hold of Stewart Downing?
West Ham United are in no rush to sell winger Stewart Downing, according to a report.
Jun 23, 18:46
Sunderland to move for West Ham United's Stewart Downing this week?
Sunderland are reportedly planning a bid for West Ham United winger Stewart Downing.
Jun 22, 07:15
On this day: Liverpool unveil Jordan Henderson
Four years ago today, Liverpool parted with a reported £20m to sign young midfielder Jordan Henderson from Sunderland.
Jun 9, 08:00
End-of-season report: West Ham United
Sports Mole reflects on how the 2014-15 campaign fared from a West Ham United point of view.
May 26, 18:00
End-of-season report: Manchester United
Sports Mole looks back over how Louis van Gaal fared as manager of Manchester United during the 2014-15 campaign.
May 26, 09:00
Newcastle United secure Premier League safety with West Ham United win
Moussa Sissoko and Jonas Gutierrez score the goals as Newcastle United remain in the Premier League with a 2-0 home win over West Ham United.
May 24, 16:52
Half-Time Report: Newcastle United safe as results stand
Newcastle United are currently safe from Premier League relegation, with the Magpies level at 0-0 with West Ham United at the interval of their final-day match.
May 24, 15:48
Stewart Downing: 'We must finish strongly'
Stewart Downing wants West Ham United to finish strongly against Newcastle United with a top-10 finish still possible.
May 23, 13:36
Stewart Downing disappointed by West Ham United defending
West Ham midfielder Stewart Downing claims that poor defending was to blame for the team's 2-1 defeat at home to Everton.
May 17, 11:10
