Leroy Lita's injury-time leveller against Derby County last night might be the break that Middlesbrough need at the business end of the season. After going ahead through Barry Robson in the first-half Nigel Clough's team levelled proceedings midway through the second period and then scored a second on 74 minutes which looked like being the winner, but Leroy Lita rescued Strachan's side to record their second successive 2-2 draw in the space of three days.

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After conceding early on in the first-half when Peter Lovenkrands had put the visitors ahead, Barry Robson and Scott McDonald linked up well to level the scoring 20 minutes later. It was a peach of goal from the 31-year-old who lashed the ball home with a 20-yard left-footed strike. Some could say it was a goal made in Celtic as both McDonald and Robson showed the Boro fans what they are capable of in big games.

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The game against Newcastle on Saturday could be a platform for us to build on which will hopefully start a mini revival in our so far dismal season in the Coca-Cola Championship.

The last time to the two sides met back in December 2009 Newcastle brushed past a lacklustre Middlesbrough team at St James' Park signalling the massive distance in quality and determination between the two sets of players at the time.

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Firstly, I apologise for my long absence from BoroMania.com.

The last time I wrote for this website was in the aftermath of Gareth Southgate's sacking. That was four months ago - plenty of time for Southgate's successor Gordon Strachan to have imprinted his mark upon the Middlesbrough squad.

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Jeremie Aliadiere's return to the first-team has given Gordon Strachan extra options in the final third of the pitch as he hopes to strengthen our resolve in the goal scoring department which has blighted our progression this season in the Championship.

Once again the Frenchman has been hit with injuries this season which have plagued his Boro career since joining us in 2007.

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New Man City signing Adam Johnson poses at Eastlands after sealing an £8m move from Middlesbrough. I feel sorry for Boro fans that they have lost their brightest young star, but a Prem club was always likely to call for Johnson, a tricky, two-footed winger in the mould of predecessor Stewart Downing.

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There is a tinge of disappointment around Boro fans at losing our leading scorer and most exciting player but Adam Johnson's move to Manchester City was also met with an air of inevitability. It's disappointing to lose him but lets face it, he was going anyway, if not now then at the end of the season and the eventual deal with City was probably best for both parties.

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The arrival of the transfer deadline has led to a whole range of rumours springing up all over the internet, TV and Radio, some with more substance than others.

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The major story doing the rounds concerns Adam Johnson and a proposed move to Premier League big spenders Manchester City.

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After Saturday's goalless draw at home to Bristol City in front of less than 18,000 Boro fans, today's transfer deadline day might be the most important day in Middlesbrough's season if things go the manager's way.

Gordon Strachan again highlighted the need for goalscorers in the team after seeing his side waste very good chances against the Robins.

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Despite the interest surrounding Adam Johnson's future on Teesside at least, if we he does leave, we should be able to bargain for a very good price for the 22-year-old winger.

He scored two stunning goals last night which will only increase the temptation from Chelsea and Manchester City to sign him as they looked on at Doncaster Rovers last night.

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It's no secret that some Middlesbrough fans are already calling for Gordon Strachan's head only three months after the former Celtic Manager took charge at the Riverside. A lack of consistency since his arrival has seen the side slip down the Championship standings to mid-table mediocrity.

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Rumours surfaced this afternoon that Stevenage manager Graham Westley could be in line to become the new manager of League 2 Cheltenham Town. The Robins are without a manager after sacking Martin Allen last week. Allen was initially suspended by the club before being told he would be sacked after an 'incident' at a nightclub.

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Boro continued their fantastic unbeaten home run after a 5-3 victory over Gateshead this afternoon. In wet and windy conditions both teams struggled to really get hold of the game and kicking against the wind certainly seemed to affect Boro at times during the first half.

It was a rare opportunity for Graham Westley to name the same team as last Saturday after an impressive performance against Port Vale.

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It was a frustrating night at the Lamex Stadium last night as Boro were held to a 0-0 draw by Wrexham. It wasn't the best game you will ever see and with the rain just before the game the pitch was very slick which made it difficult to control for both sides. Boro made one change to Saturday with Chris Beardsley starting in place of Andy Drury who again seems to be struggling to keep fit this season.

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So far the Premiership old boys are showing their class, occupying the top 3 places. After paying out £2 million compensation to Keegan Newcastle failed to score for the first time this season against Bristol City. Fans can only hope that any takeover, made more likely by the compensation pay out, causes minimum disruption.

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I haven't got an internet connection until the weekend, but thought I better put something up tonight after a superb result and performance away at Luton Town. I arrived about 45 mins before kick off after finding somewhere to park in the ghetto! The atmosphere was electric in the ground. The Boro fans can be very proud of themselves tonight.

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Saturday presents Middlesbrough with the opportunity to put the mauling at the hands at WBA behind as they travel to the Ricoh Arena to face Coventry City. Coventry are off to a decent start this season though and at home they look a difficult prospect. Whether Boro come out like a wounded animal, with fire in their bellies, determined to put things right or whether the demolition job by West Brom has completely shattered confidence will play a big part in the outcome of this encounter.

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A little over two weeks ago, the transfer window slammed shut, leaving many Boro fans disillusioned. We had not brought in any big names. We had not brought in the fabled target man we so desired. We had not brought in.... anyone. Hopes of keeping Tuncay and Robert Huth, and seeing them outclass the Championship until January, vanished in an instant.

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After a summer full of optimism, Stevenage hosted newly promoted Tamworth at Broadhall Way on the 8th August hoping to start the new season with a bang. However, the Lambs had different ideas and frustrated the Hertfordshire side all afternoon. Stevenage took an early lead thanks to a Lee Boylan penalty, but never really got going and were punished late on in the second half when BBC columnist Bradley Pritchard equalised with a cool finish.

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It is clear that the decision to sell Robert Huth and Tuncay to Stoke has split the Boro fans straight down the middle. Some are incandescent with rage at the thought of the two lining up for Stoke and see it as a betrayal by the club whilst others, myself included, are disappointed that the two have gone but understand the reasoning behind it.

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The run down to the closure of the transfer window has seen Boro heavily involved in transfer activity, sadly it is with news of imminent departures rather than squad additions.

Sky are reporting that Robert Huth and Tuncay Sanli are undergoing medicals ahead of a move to Stoke City for a reported joint fee of around £11M.

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The official start of summertime for many people is the start of the new football season and now this time is upon us.

While many Boro fans will be still hurting from relegation, i myself find my self optimistic ahead of the new season and the chance to see Boro winning games again will give me great joy with our just rewards coming at the end of the season, which will hopefully be the Championship trophy.

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Boro fans could still be witness to new signings this summer, despite the arrival of Mark Yeates, Leroy Lita and Danny Coyne, who've filled in at key positions that needed strengthening.

The latest names in the mill are rumoured to be Marseille duo Elliot Grandin and Mamadou Samassa, who'll both be available for fee's of less than £1million.

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So, pre-season has come to a close, and the season starts in less than a week. The obvious question is 'are we ready?'

Gareth Southgate admitted last week that failing to get promoted at the first attempt would probably cost him his job. In truth, most Boro fans will probably start calling for his head if we fail to start the season with a bang.

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It was always going to happen wasn't it?

Steve Morison returned to Broadhall Way for the first time since his summer move to League 1 Millwall and fired both goals as the South London side beat Boro to condemn Graham Westley's side to their first defeat this pre-season. Morison started the game for his new employers and was given a warm reception by the Boro fans as he wore the number 9 shirt for the Lions.

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Boro manager Gareth Southgate appears confident that deals will be reached that see both Mido and Tuncay Sanli follow Stewy Downing out of the Middlesbrough exit door. Neither player travelled with the squad to Scotland for Boro's 5-0 win over Dumbarton.

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Stevenage travel to Essex on Wednesday night to face Chelmsford City in their first pre-season game of the new campaign, a year after beating Mark Stimson's Gillingham at Priestfield. It will be a good test for the players to face a team who weren't far away from winning promotion to the Blue Square Premier last time around and of course it's the first chance for the Boro fans making the trip to see the new summer signings in action in a Boro shirt.

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Middlesbrough have announced that, after 3 years as assistant manager, Malcolm Crosby has left the club.

The angry majority of Boro fans have been calling for boss Gareth Southgate's head for a long while now, but this back-room departure comes somewhat out of the blue. According to the report on BBC Sport, and Crosby's comments, the decision was down to Southgate.

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After the signing of Stacy Long from Ebbsfleet, I assume that will be that with regards to signings this summer. Westley has brought 5 in, getting rid of 4 and seems to have a balanced squad of 22 senior players at his disposal for next season.

One thing that stands out from the signings the manager has made this summer, is that almost all of them are versatile and can play in different positions when needed to.

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What were UEFA hoping for when they awarded tomorrow's Champions League final to Rome?
Alfresco pasta and vino in the Italian sun, no doubt, as Puccini wafts through the ancient walls of the Centro Storico and evening strollers pause beside the Trevi Fountain to contemplate 'La Dolce Vita' over a gelato and espresso. Click to continue reading...

Why do managers always complain about opponents resting players on the last game of the season? Alan Shearer became the latest to ignore 37 games in a season when he admitted he was worried that Manchester United and Chelsea will rest players for the last round of Premiership matches. Yes they're playing Hull City and Sunderland, Newcastle's relegation rivals, but the Geordies aren't 3rd bottom out of bad luck.

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Middlesbrough All But Relegated

While many were watching Manchester United claim their 18th league title, a few others saw Middlesbrough's status in the Premier League all but over.

36 games into the league with 31 points, Aston Villa faced Middlesbrough at 'Boro's stadium, with disgruntled fan support and terrible home form, surprisingly, Middlesbrough started brightly against Aston Villa, 60 seconds inside the game Middlesbrough almost scored when Stewart Downing's cross was turned behind by Gareth Barry.

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Boro's strikeforce looks even healthier now after Graham Westley added Yemi Odubade to his list of strikers as he aims to replace Steve Morison for next season. Earlier in the week, Westley brought in Charlie Griffin from Salisbury on a free transfer after his contract had expired and has been quick again to move for the pacy Odubade.

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Even Gareth Southgate would have to admit that Middlesbrough won't be playing in the Premier League next season.
Despite taken an early lead at St James' Park this evening, Boro still managed to come away with nothing in their six-pointer with Alan Shearer's Newcastle. The result now leaves them three points away from safety and with only two games to go, you would have to say it would take a miracle for them to avoid the drop now. Click to continue reading...

With a big game looming between Newcastle and Middlesbrough at St James' park I decided to take a look at both lineups and compare the players. It's obviously just my opinion and as much as I tried to be subjective there will be some bias in the article, can't be helped.

Obviously we don't know the lineups for the game so I have taken the lineup I put forward in a previous article and for the Newcastle lineup I used the one in Jaymes' comment on the same article.

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Stevenage will face Cambridge over two legs as they aim to make the Blue Square Premier Play-off Final for the second time in 4 years. Although Boro were beaten at Field Mill by Mansfield, Kidderminster's 1-0 defeat at home to Kettering confirmed that Graham Westley's side finished in 5th place with 81 points.

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Stevenage will face Cambridge over two legs as they aim to make the Blue Square Premier Play-off Final for the second time in 4 years. Although Boro were beaten at Field Mill by Mansfield, Kidderminster's 1-0 defeat at home to Kettering confirmed that Graham Westley's side finished in 5th place with 81 points.

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Much less to say after this game than the freak Anfield game, which given the importance of this Wednesday was exactly what the Dr ordered. It was a comfortable 2-0, Boro never tried (which in itself I found embarrassing on behalf of the travelling ‘Boro fans) and I think (crosses fingers toes eyes and anything else crossable) we have not picked up any more injuries. Click to continue reading...

With Tuesday's less-than-perfect result in the books, it's time to start looking ahead to the next two fixtures. Saturday United have a struggling Sunderland squad at the Stadium of Light, and then next Wednesday it's Porto at the Dragao Stadium (a location where no British club has ever claimed victory).

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Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate today reiterated his desire to keep winger Stewart Downing at the Riverside. Despite not having the best season ever, Southgate believes it is not in the club's or the player's best interest to move just yet. Downing has clearly been affected by transfer speculation in recent weeks, and Boro fans are hoping the issue can be resolved as soon as possible. Click to continue reading...