Middlesbrough right-back Tony McMahon is facing a spell on the sidelines with a stress fracture of his foot.

Middlesbrough defender Tony McMahon is urging his team-mates to send out a statement to the rest of the Coca-Cola Championship by beating leaders Newcastle on Sunday.

Newcastle have suffered another setback after the consortium headed by Steve McMahon pulled out of buying the crisis club. The Profitable Group have ended their interest.

The Steve McMahon-led consortium trying to buy Newcastle have made an improved bid and hope to quickly conclude a deal that would see Alan Shearer offered the manager’s job.

A Singapore-based investment company – who have Steve McMahon as commercial director – has emerged as a buyer for Newcastle United. They intend to keep Alan Shearer on as boss.

Middlesbrough defender Tony McMahon never envisaged having to play his part in a desperate fight for Premier League survival.When the Bishop Auckland-born full-back broke into the first team as an 18-year-old in 2004, his future and that of his club looked to be on an upward curve.

The former Reds skipper spoke exclusively to Goal.com Indonesia’s Angung Harsya and stated his bold belief that his side can go all the way…by Sulmaan Ahmad

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has targeted a move for Middlesbrough right-back Tony McMahon as he looks to add to the squad.

Middlesbrough defender Tony McMahon feels the strong bond within the squad will help them climb away from trouble at the foot of the Premier League.

Middlesbrough defender Tony McMahon hopes he has put his injury hell behind him and will re-establish himself in Gareth Southgate’s back four.