Scott McDonald and Emanuel Pogatetz will be handed fitness tests to see if they can feature for Middlesbrough at Cardiff on Saturday.

Middlesbrough have been hit by the news Emanuel Pogatetz picked up a knee injury against QPR and is a doubt for the trip to Cardiff.

Gary O’Neil and Emanuel Pogatetz could return for Middlesbrough in their Championship clash with Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan has hailed the bravery of Scott McDonald and Emanuel Pogatetz following their returns to action.

Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan is hoping to keep Emanuel Pogatetz at the club but is preparing for a bid from Panathinaikos.

Gordon Strachan has told Emanuel Pogatetz that he will not be leaving in the January transfer window.

Middlesbrough are eyeing a loan swoop for Celtic striker Chris Killen, while Emanuel Pogatetz and Didier Digard could be on the move.

Emanuel Pogatetz has revealed Gordon Strachan is a lot stricter than predecessor Gareth Southgate.

Emanuel Pogatetz has warned his Middlesbrough team-mates they must start winning soon if they are to keep their dreams of automatic promotion alive.

Emanuel Pogatetz admits he was a ‘little bit embarrassed’ after requiring stitches in a head injury.