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Middlesbrough team bus held up by London traffic
Heavy traffic around Wembley means that Middlesbrough arrive for their playoff final clash against Norwich City just one hour before kickoff.May 25, 13:42
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Team News: Patrick Bamford fit to start Championship playoff final
Norwich City remain unchanged for their Championship playoff final showdown at Wembley, while Patrick Bamford is declared fit for Middlesbrough.May 25, 13:09
Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 0-2 Norwich City - as it happened
Relive Norwich City's 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the Championship playoff final with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.May 25, 12:00
Interview: Former Norwich City captain Adam Drury on the playoffs
Sports Mole speaks with former Norwich City captain Adam Drury ahead of this afternoon's crucial clash against Middlesbrough in the final of the Championship playoffs.May 25, 08:35
Preview:Championship playoff final - Middlesbrough vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole casts its eye forward to the Championship playoff final between Middlesbrough and Norwich City.May 23, 17:24
Middlesbrough's Patrick Bamford in race to be fit for playoff final
Middlesbrough might have to make do without their top scorer Patrick Bamford in Monday's Championship playoff final against Norwich City.May 23, 15:36
Sports Mole's Championship Team of the Season
Sports Mole chooses its first, second and third XIs for the 2014-15 Championship season.May 21, 10:35
Team News: Patrick Bamford drops to Middlesbrough bench
Middlesbrough leave striker Patrick Bamford on the bench for the second leg of their Championship playoff tie against Brentford at the Riverside.May 15, 18:11
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
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
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
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
Preview:Brentford vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole runs the rule over Friday night's Championship playoff semi-final first leg between Brentford and Middlesbrough.May 6, 16:47
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
Report: Newcastle United want three strikers in the summer
Newcastle apparently plan to sign three new strikers in the summer, with Englishmen Patrick Bamford, Charlie Austin and Danny Ings all on their wanted list.Apr 29, 17:11
Report: Aston Villa join chase for Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford
Aston Villa join Crystal Palace, Everton and Southampton in the race for Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford, according to reports.Apr 28, 01:35
PFA Championship Team of the Year revealed, no place for Patrick Bamford
The Championship Player of the Year, Middlesbrough forward Patrick Bamford, is not included in the PFA's Championship Team of the Year.Apr 26, 13:27
Southampton eye move for Patrick Bamford?
Middlesbrough's on-loan Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford is attracting attention from Southampton, according to reports.Apr 26, 11:45
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
Preview:Fulham vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews Middlesbrough's trip to Fulham in the Championship on Saturday.Apr 23, 15:42
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish at centre of international tug-of-war?
Both England and the Republic of Ireland are eager to tie Jack Grealish down by handing him a senior appearance later this year, according to a report.Apr 20, 15:37
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
Patrick Bamford scoops Championship Player of the Year award
Patrick Bamford edges out Troy Deeney and Daryl Murphy to win the Championship Player of the Year award following his stellar season with Middlesbrough.Apr 19, 21:35
Assessing Football League Player of the Year candidates
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the three-man shortlist for the Football League Player of the Year award.Apr 19, 09:42
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
Alexander Tettey own goal moves Middlesbrough top in Championship
An early own goal from Alexander Tettey gives Middlesbrough a 1-0 win over Norwich to return to the top of the Championship table.Apr 17, 20:45
Half-Time Report: Alexander Tettey own goal gives Middlesbrough lead
An early own goal from Alexander Tettey gives Middlesbrough a 1-0 half-time lead over Norwich City in the Championship.Apr 17, 19:34
Live Commentary: Norwich City 0-1 Middlesbrough - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Championship meeting between Norwich City and Middlesbrough at Carrow Road.Apr 17, 18:15
Assessing Football League Young Player of the Year candidates
Sports Mole takes a look at the three candidates for the 2015 Football League Young Player of the Year award.Apr 16, 10:21
Preview:Norwich City vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews Friday night's crunch Championship clash between Norwich City and Middlesbrough at Carrow Road.Apr 15, 16:10
Middlesbrough hold on to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers
Promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough hold on to secure a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Riverside in the Championship.Apr 14, 20:44
Half-Time Report: Middlesbrough in control against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Early goals from Patrick Bamford and Jelle Vossen give Middlesbrough a 2-0 lead over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Championship.Apr 14, 19:36
Aston Villa interested in Patrick Bamford?
Aston Villa are interested in signing Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford, according to a report.Apr 14, 08:28
Preview:Fulham vs. Rotherham United
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Fulham and Rotherham United at Craven Cottage.Apr 13, 18:59
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the Championship fixture at the Riverside Stadium between Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton Wanderers.Apr 13, 14:49
Rotherham United assistant boss Paul Raynor: 'We cannot rely on others'
Rotherham United assistant boss Paul Raynor believes that his side cannot rely on others to save themselves from relegation from the Championship.Apr 12, 01:38
Aitor Karanka: 'We have to retain our focus'
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka is adamant that his team have to win their remaining four games in the Championship to secure automatic promotion to the Premier League.Apr 12, 01:12
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