Northampton have signed defender John Johnson from Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan has told utility man Matthew Bates he may have to take a leaf out of Paul McGrath’s book to nurse himself through the rest of his career.

Northampton manager Ian Sampson is interested in bringing Middlesbrough goalkeeper Jason Steele back to Sixfields to cover for the injured Chris Dunn.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan is keeping his fingers crossed after summer signing Kris Boyd underwent a scan on an injured foot.

Middlesbrough midfielder Barry Robson is confident the club’s summer arrivals can help fuel a new promotion push.

Middlesbrough misfits Mido and Didier Digard remained on Teesside as their team-mates headed off to Ireland.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan has no intention of ending his summer spending spree despite landing his fifth new signing.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan could be set to stage another cross-border raid as he attempts to lure Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson south.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan has claimed his side are an ideal stepping stone for lower league players to reach the top flight.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan has revealed that the signing of Kris Boyd brings to an end a seven-month pursuit of the striker.