Tribal Football Monday May 12

Middlesbrough, Sunderland move for Watford's DeMerit

Middlesbrough are chasing Watford's USA international defender Jay DeMerit.

Daily Mail Monday May 12

WELL done Birmingham - it really was 'incredible business' to let Steve Bruce go
TORRES - the only true great in an average Liverpool side
UNITED legend Giggs should call it a day after Champions League final

It's the time of year to remind people of what they shouldn't have said. No, not all people, just David Sullivan


Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sporting quiz for May 12

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Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sporting Birthdays - May 12

Many happy returns - sporting icons celebrating their birthday on May 12

Daily Mail Monday May 12

On this day in sport - May 12

It happened on this day in sport - but in what year?

Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sport on TV - May 12

A selective guide to sport on TV today and tomorrow

Daily Mail Monday May 12

RELEGATION TIMELINE - HOW BIRMINGHAM AND READING MET THEIR FATE

AT KICK-OFF, Fulham lie 17th, just above Reading and Birmingham in the safety zone.

Daily Mail Monday May 12

What the back pages of the papers say - May 12

A brief round-up of what the sports pages of the national daily papers are reporting - May 12

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

Sven seeks swift decision on future

Sven-Goran Eriksson expects a decision on his future "within hours" after seeing Manchester City humiliated in an 8-1 defeat at Middlesbrough.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

Giggs caps record day with title-clinching goal for United while Fulham complete great escape

Ryan Giggs scored Manchester United's second goal as they won 2-0 at Wigan to retain the Premier League title on the day he equalled Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 758 games for the club - while Danny Murphy's goal at Fratton Park kept Fulham in the top flight

BBC Sports Sunday May 11

Middlesbrough 8-1 Man City

Afonso Alves scores a hat-trick as Middlesbrough run riot against a beleaguered Manchester City.

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

Tuncay set to take centre stage

Tuncay Sanli will walk on to European football's big stage this summer having successfully negotiated one of the biggest hurdles of his career.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

Premier League chief Scudamore refuses to give up on 39th step

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore insists the idea of playing additional matches abroad has not been scrapped. Proposals for an extra round of matches to be played at neutral venues spread across the world met with a lukewarm response when revealed earlier in the season

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Middlesbrough want Spurs to up Johnson bid

Middlesbrough want Tottenham to up their bid for winger Adam Johnson.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Middlesbrough boss Southgate leaves door open to Boateng

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has left the door open to George Boateng remaining on Teesside next season.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Newcastle, Middlesbrough battle for Ouaddou

Newcastle and Middlesbrough are moving for Valenciennes defender Abdeslam Ouaddou.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Middlesbrough performance to be swamped by Sven stories - Southgate

Middlesbrough humiliated Manchester City 8-1 on Teesside in their final game of the season.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Middlesbrough eyeing Derby fullback Mears

Derby County fullback Tyrone Mears is a target for Middlesbrough.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

What the back pages of the papers are saying - May 11

MAIL ON SUNDAY: Avram Grant, whose reign as Chelsea manager has been dogged by uncertainty over his long-term future, may leave on his own terms at the end of the season... Also: Richard Hill and Lawrence Dallaglio, two of England's 2003 World Cup heroes, were given standing ovations yesterday as they said sad farewells to the Guinness Premiership

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

Boss comes clean on Boro job battle

Gareth Southgate admits the transition from Middlesbrough player to Boro manager as been one of the toughest parts of his job.

ESPN Soccernet Sunday May 11

Middlesbro' 8-1 Man City: Sven ends with mauling

Teamtalk Saturday May 10

Southgate has big ideas for Boro

Gareth Southgate is refusing to settle for an annual relegation fight as he attempts to take Middlesbrough up the Premier League table.

ESPN Soccernet Saturday May 10

Middlesbrough v Man City: Preview

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Wheater aims for England fillip

Middlesbrough defender David Wheater will attempt to end the longest season of his career by forcing his way into the England squad.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Downing confident Boro will progress

Stewart Downing is backing Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate to take the Teeside club to the next level next season.

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

Gareth grateful for Gibson support

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate admits there have been times this season when he could not have complained had he been given the sack.

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

Downing scoops Boro fans' award

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing has been named the supporters club's Player of the Year.

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

Ross might stay at Motherwell

Ross McCormack could disappoint suitors Middlesbrough and Wigan after admitting his Scotland call-up might persuade him to stay at Motherwell.

BBC Sports Wednesday May 7

Boro seal deal for England youth

Middlesbrough have confirmed the signing of England youth defender Chris Smalling from Ryman League side Maidstone United.

Teamtalk Wednesday May 7

Boro snap up England youth star

Middlesbrough have announced the signing of England youth international Chris Smalling from Ryman Premier Division side Maidstone United.

Teamtalk Tuesday May 6

Downing regrets missed chances

Stewart Downing believes Middlesbrough should have secured Premier League survival far earlier than they did this season.

Teamtalk Tuesday May 6

TEAMtalk's Team of the Year

With the end of the season fast approaching, TEAMtalk's top guns have cast their votes and come up with their Premier League Team of the Year.

Teamtalk Monday May 5

GS: Boro will come back stronger

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has insisted the club will be stronger for the trials and tribulations they have experienced this season.

Teamtalk Monday May 5

Southgate happy with Boro progress

Gareth Southgate has admitted his Middlesbrough masterplan remains a work in progress two years into his reign at The Riverside.

Teamtalk Sunday May 4

Riggott plans talks on Boro future

Chris Riggott plans to discuss his Middlesbrough future in the summer following his return from a loan spell at Stoke City.

BBC Sports Saturday May 3

Middlesbrough 2-0 Portsmouth

Chris Riggott and Tuncay score either side of half time against a disjointed Portsmouth to secure Middlesbrough's Premiership status.

ESPN Soccernet Saturday May 3

Middlesbro' 2-0 Portsmouth: Boro seal safety

BBC Sports Friday May 2

Boro recall Riggott from Potters

Middlesbrough recall defender Chris Riggott from his loan spell at Championship side Stoke City ahead of Saturday's visit of Portsmouth.

BBC Sports Friday May 2

Bring the noise, says Southgate

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate issues a plea urging supporters to turn up the volume at the Riverside for the final two home games of the season.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 2

Middlesbrough v Portsmouth: Preview

ESPN Soccernet Wednesday Apr 30

Boro reject AZ's claim for Alves compensation

BBC Sports Tuesday Apr 29

Boro hand Mills and McQueen roles

Middlesbrough appoint Boro legend David Mills and former coach Gordon McQueen in their recruitment department.

BBC Sports Monday Apr 28

Young calls for Boro to wise-up

Middlesbrough defender Luke Young believes the team needs to lose their naivety after slipping to defeat in the derby with Sunderland on Saturday.

BBC Sports Saturday Apr 26

Sunderland 3-2 Middlesbrough

Sunderland substitute Daryl Murphy heads home a dramatic injury-time goal to sink Middlesbrough.

ESPN Soccernet Saturday Apr 26

Sunderland 3-2 Middlesbro': Sub Murphy the hero

BBC Sports Friday Apr 25

Arca eagerly awaits derby return

Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca is looking forward to returning to his old club Sunderland for Saturday's Tees-Wear derby.

ESPN Soccernet Friday Apr 25

Sunderland v Middlesbrough: Preview

ESPN Soccernet Sunday Apr 20

Bobby tips Southgate to replace Capello

ESPN Soccernet Saturday Apr 19

Middlesbrough 0-1 Bolton: McCann winner

ESPN Soccernet Friday Apr 18

Middlesbrough v Bolton: Preview

Premier League Table

TeamPWDLFADP
Man Utd38276580225887
Chelsea382510365263985
Arsenal382411374314383
Liverpool382113467283976
Everton381981155332265
Aston Villa3816121071512060
Blackburn381513105048258
Portsmouth38169134840857
Man City381510134553-855
West Ham381310154250-849
Tottenham381113146661546
Newcastle381110174565-2043
Middlesbrough381012164353-1042
Wigan381010183451-1740
Sunderland38116213659-2339
Bolton38910193654-1837
Fulham38812183860-2236
Reading38106224166-2536
Birmingham38811194662-1635
Derby3818292089-6911

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Middlesbrough 8 Manchester City 1 on Sunday May 11 2008
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