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Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 3-0 Brentford (Boro win 5-1 on aggregate)
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Middlesbrough's comfortable 5-1 aggregate victory over Brentford in the Championship playoff semi-finals.May 15, 17:45
Aitor Karanka unsure of Patrick Bamford fitness
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka concedes that he doesn't know whether Patrick Bamford will be able to play against Brentford in the second leg of his side's playoff clash.May 14, 17:00
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: 'We're going to play to win'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka insists that his side will play to win the second leg of their playoff clash against Brentford, despite holding a 2-1 lead.May 14, 15:25
Aitor Karanka: 'Our good record against Brentford counts for very little'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka admits that his experiences have taught him that his side's good record against Brentford counts for very little ahead of their playoff clash.May 14, 14:01
Patrick Bamford: "Aitor Karanka is very similar to Jose Mourinho"
Patrick Bamford hails Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka, claiming that the Spaniard has achieved a "good job" at the Riverside Stadium since taking over.May 14, 10:53
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Aitor Karanka writes to schoolchildren to wish them luck before Spanish exams
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka writes a letter to schoolchildren wishing them luck for their upcoming Spanish exams.May 14, 10:26
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Brentford
Sports Mole examines whether Brentford can turn around their Championship playoff semi-final after losing the first leg at home to Middlesbrough.May 13, 15:37
Middlesbrough midfielder Adam Clayton: 'Marbella trip made difference'
Middlesbrough midfielder Adam Clayton believes that the club's warm-weather trip to Marbella before the playoff semi-final with Brentford was a "masterstroke".May 11, 11:24
Mark Warburton: 'Brentford are still in the tie'
Brentford manager Mark Warburton insists that his side can create chances when they go to the Riverside in the second leg of their playoff against Middlesbrough.May 8, 21:22
Aitor Karanka: 'Middlesbrough will need same intensity at Riverside'
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka insists that his side will need to play with the "same intensity" next week after beating Brentford in the first leg of their playoff.May 8, 21:09
Fernando Amorebieta gives Middlesbrough advantage
An injury-time goal from Fernando Amorebieta gives Middlesbrough a 2-1 win over Brentford in the first leg of their Championship playoff tie.May 8, 20:42
Half-Time Report: Jelle Vossen puts Middlesbrough ahead
Jelle Vossen heads the ball in to give Middlesbrough a 1-0 lead over Brentford in the first leg of their Championship playoff.May 8, 19:34
Team News: Patrick Bamford, Jelle Vossen start for Middlesbrough
Patrick Bamford and Jelle Vossen are both recalled to Middlesbrough's starting lineup for their Championship playoff match against Brentford.May 8, 18:17
Live Commentary: Brentford 1-2 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Middlesbrough's dramatic 2-1 victory over Brentford in the first leg of their Championship playoff affair.May 8, 17:45
Aitor Karanka excited by "biggest game" of his life
Aitor Karanka admits that Middlesbrough's playoff clash with Brentford on Friday is the biggest game of his life.May 8, 01:54
Aitor Karanka: 'We need to raise the level of our performances'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka calls on his players to improve on their recent displays for their playoff campaign and earn promotion to the Premier League.May 3, 02:48
Middlesbrough finish fourth after Brighton & Hove Albion draw
Middlesbrough finish fourth in the Championship after a goalless draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.May 2, 13:13
Team News: Aitor Karanka makes four changes to Middlesbrough side
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka makes four changes to his side as they host Brighton & Hove Albion in the Championship.May 2, 11:11
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between third-placed Middlesbrough and Brighton & Hove Albion at the Riverside.Apr 30, 18:00
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: "We have to defend our position"
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka believes that his side have to end their season on a high to ensure they take momentum into the playoffs.Apr 30, 16:30
Aitor Karanka congratulates Watford, Bournemouth on promotion
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka praises the displays of Watford and Bournemouth to beat his side to promotion to the Premier League.Apr 30, 14:20
Aitor Karanka: 'We have to seize the moment'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka calls for his side to focus and appreciate their position in the playoffs in light of Wigan Athletic's relegation.Apr 30, 13:26
Mustapha Carayol pens Middlesbrough contract extension
Middlesbrough announce that Mustapha Carayol has signed a new two-year contract on Teesside.Apr 28, 15:38
Tommy Elphick hails "unbelievable achievement" by Bournemouth
Tommy Elphick says that Bournemouth want to end the season by winning the Championship, after effectively guaranteeing promotion by beating Bolton Wanderers.Apr 27, 21:14
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka: 'We had to gamble at Fulham'
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka defends the decision that condemned his side to defeat at Fulham - sending goalkeeper Dimitrios Konstantopoulos up for a late corner.Apr 25, 18:59
Seven-goal thriller sees Fulham edge Middlesbrough
Fulham score deep into stoppage time to edge out Middlesbrough 4-3 at Craven Cottage - a result that sees Watford secure their place in the Premier League next season.Apr 25, 16:00
Half-Time Report: Late Michael Turner header gives Fulham the lead
Michael Turner's header on the stroke of half time gives Fulham a 1-0 half-time lead over automatic promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough at Craven Cottage.Apr 25, 14:57
Team News: One change for Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka makes one change for the side that visits Fulham in the Championship.Apr 25, 13:44
Live Commentary: Fulham 4-3 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Relive Fulham's dramatic 4-3 win over Middlesbrough, which handed Watford promotion to the Premier League and dealt Boro a huge blow.Apr 25, 13:31
Eddie Howe praises 'strength' of Championship managers this season
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe tells Sports Mole that the calibre of coaches in the Championship is behind the season's competitiveness.Apr 24, 16:00
Preview:Fulham vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews Middlesbrough's trip to Fulham in the Championship on Saturday.Apr 23, 15:42
Chelsea's Tomas Kalas wants to stay at Middlesbrough for promotion push
Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas suggests that he could join Middlesbrough on loan again after his stint on Teesside ended.Apr 20, 13:56
Aitor Karanka believes Middlesbrough deserve promotion
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka says that his side deserve to win promotion from the Championship this season.Apr 20, 08:56
Patrick Bamford hopes to become first-team star for Chelsea
Patrick Bamford insists that he sees his future at Chelsea following an impressive loan spell at Middlesbrough.Apr 20, 07:44
Jose Mourinho: 'Middlesbrough important for Patrick Bamford development'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that Patrick Bamford's loan spell with Middlesbrough is "very important" to the striker's development.Apr 18, 11:46
Football League permutations: What can happen this weekend?
As the days tick down towards the end of the season, Sports Mole looks at all the possible permutations in the Football League this weekend.Apr 18, 10:19
Alex Neil: Playoffs "most likely" for Norwich City
Norwich City manager Alex Neil admits that his side will "most likely" have to settle for a playoff spot after losing to Middlesbrough in the Championship.Apr 17, 21:55
Aitor Karanka: Win "absolutely vital" for Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka says that his side's win over Norwich City is "absolutely vital" to the team's promotion hopes.Apr 17, 21:44
Aitor Karanka hails vital Middlesbrough victory
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka praises his players for their battling qualities in their 1-0 victory over Norwich City in their quest for promotion to the Premier League.Apr 17, 21:18
Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson: "It was do or die"
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson praises the resilience of his side to secure an important 1-0 victory over Norwich City in the race for promotion to the Premier League.Apr 17, 21:03
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