Andy Carroll a hard man? He'd not last two seconds with Mick Harford

Harry Pearson: In the North-east, players were always better and tougher before you were born, as a meeting with Wilf Mannion reminded me

David Weir recalled to Scotland squad at the age of 40
Veteran Rangers defender David Weir has been recalled to the Scotland squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers

Andrew Halliday has revealed tempers flared after Middlesbrough 's 2-0 defeat at Barnsley.

(Tribal Football) Yesterday

Barnsley could give a debut to midfielder Jim O'Brien, who has been troubled by a thigh problem since his summer move from Motherwell. But Luke Potter is out, while Liam Dickinson and Adam Hammill are doubts.

(BBC Sport) 7 days ago

DAVID WHEATER admits any hopes of some time off during the international break have been dashed by Middlesbrough’s dreadful start to the season.

(Daily Star) 5 days ago

Gary Speed's first game as Sheffield United manager ended in defeat as promotion favourites Middlesbrough claimed their first win of the season.

(BBC Sport) 12 days ago

For the second season in a row, the empty seats at the Riverside are proving more of a talking point than the football played in front of them.

(The Independent) 12 days ago

Gary Speed's reign as Sheffield United manager got off to a losing start as Gordon Strachan's Middlesbrough earned their first victory in the Championship this season.

(The Guardian) 12 days ago

Gary Speed prepares for life as Sheffield United manager with a trip to Middlesbrough on Sunday.

(SkySports) 13 days ago

Jason Shackell and Adam Hammill were on target as Barnsley claimed a second successive home victory in the npower Championship, 2-0 against Middlesbrough.

(ESPN Soccernet) 6 days ago

Watford have signed Middlesbrough midfielder Josh Walker on a free transfer. Walker has been training with the Hornets this week and has signed a two-year deal, with the club having the option of a third year.

(Watford Observer) 15 days ago