Chuba Akpom

RESPONSE: Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Tigers hoping to be complete again soon in order to compete
IF ever a Championship game showed the power of parachute payments, it was at Hull City's MKM Stadium on Tuesday night.

Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirović. Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images.

Hull City boss on 'painful' moment which 'killed' Tigers against Ipswich

Plenty of the goalscoring responsibility was on the shoulders of Hull City's Joe Gelhardt, given the absence of Oli McBurnie and Matt Crooks against Ipswich Town. Photo by Tony King/Getty Images.

Hull 0 Ipswich 2: Town avoid fate of relegated duo as Tigers run ends

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick. Picture: Getty Images.

'Something has got to change' admits exasperated Boro boss

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES: Cameron Archer marks his first goal for Sheffield United in trademark fashion

Quiet man Archer's arrogance looks ideal for task facing Sheffield United

New Huddersfield Town signing Delano Burgzorg. Picture courtesy of Huddersfield Town AFC.

Warnock eyes further new arrivals after loan signing of Dutch striker

Huddersfield Town boss Neil Warnock, who returns to one of his old clubs in Middlesbrough on Saturday. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Huddersfield boss Warnock on Akpom, Carrick & why his Boro exit still 'bugs' him

Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom, who has joined Dutch giants Ajax for £12.7m. Picture: PA

Boro striker and Blades target completes £12.7m move to Dutch giants

Outgoing Middlesbrough forward Chuba Akpom. Picture: Getty

Striker steps into breach at Boro as Akpom heads out

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick applauds Boro fans after his side's 4-2 Championship loss at Huddersfield Town last seasom. The sides meet on Teesside this weekend. Picture: PA.

Boro sign defender and striker ahead of game against Huddersfield

Chuba Akpom's days at Middlesbrough appear numbered. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Ajax 'agree £12m fee' for Championship star linked with Sheffield United

Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom, pictured scoring against Sheffield United last season. Picture: PA.

Sheffield United face stiff competition from Euro duo to sign Boro striker

Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom, a target of Premier League side Sheffield United. He is pictured scoring against the Blades early last season. Picture: Getty Images.

Boro boss issues the latest update regarding Blades target Chuba Akpom

He was named as a substitute for Middlesbrough’s league opener against Millwall. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Sheffield United 'eyeing a £10m move' for Middlesbrough marksman

Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom, pictured scoring twice at home to Sheffield United early last season. The Blades are keen on bringing the 27-year-old to South Yorkshire. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Blades identify Boro talisman as leading target after signing Arsenal defender

Bradford City striking talisman Andy Cook, who netted a hat-trick in the 3-3 friendly draw against Middlesbrough on Wednesday night. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Bradford 3 Middlesbrough 3: Normal service for Cook - no Akpom again for Boro

Here are the favourites to win the 2023/24 Championship Golden Boot.

Early favourites for Championship Golden Boot including Leeds United stars

THE CHOSEN ONES: The 11 players and head coach chosen as Yorkshire's most consistently impressive performers throughout the 2022-23 season.

Team of the Season - Blades, Owls, Boro, Millers and Reds lead Yorkshire line

Value: €2m

Middlesbrough's most valuable players

Coventry City's Gustavo Hamer (left) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final second leg match at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Wednesday May 17, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Middlesbrough. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

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Middlesbrough 0 Coventry 1: Boro's play-off curse strikes again

HANG TOUGH: Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick, pictured on the touchline during the Championship play-off semi-final first leg at Coventry on Sunday. Picture: Nigel French/PA

'Excited' Michael Carrick calls for Middlesbrough bravery with Wembley at stake
BE brave.
Stuart Rayner

Ndiaye has been a revelation for the Blades. Image: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

Sheffield United and Middlesbrough stars nominated for PFA award

STERLING STAND-IN: Former Barnsley and Leeds United midfielder Alex Mowatt, pictured tackling Viktor Gyokeres, filled in well for Jonny Howson

Cool Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough refuse to be swayed from bigger picture

SATISFIED: Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick applauds the away fans after his side's 0-0 Championship play-off semi-final first leg draw with Coventry City

Michael Carrick on why Boro didn't chase game at Coventry, and what must improve

BATTLE: Paddy McNair came out on top against Coventry City's Viktor Gyokeres

Boro defender outstanding but middle-of-road game has middle-of-road ratings

Rotherham United boss Matt Taylor pictured during Thursday's tense game with rivals Cardiff City. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Rotherham v Boro: Taylor hoping not to see the good side of former favourite

EFL match-ball. Picture: Getty

Blades, Owls, Reds, Boro & Bantams players in EFL teams of season

Boro's Chuba Akpom celebrates scoring the third goal with manager Michael Carrick. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Carrick on Jones, Dijksteel and injury issues after Boro's win over Hull

Hull City's Allahyar Sayyadmanesh celebrates his opening goal at Middlesbrough, heading from a corner in the first half. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Rosenior on the area he'll address in the summer to improve Hull after Boro loss

Boro's Chuba Akpom scores the third goal against Hull. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Tigers floored by scintillating Boro riposte as Akpom equals record

Five-star: Middlesbrough's Chuba Akpom celebrates with his team-mates after scoring their side's fifth goal in the rout of Norwich (Picture: Richard Sellers/PA)

Middlesbrough FC thrash Norwich City to keep heat on Sheffield United

OUTSTANDING: Michael Carrick has made a brilliant start to management with Middlesbrough

Wednesday, Bradford, Barnsley, Boro and Harrogate in running for EFL awards
Middlesbrough's Michael Carrick is in the running to be named as the Championship manager of the year in his first season in charge.
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BIG NIGHT: Burnley's Josh Brownhill (left) and Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney battle for the ball at the Riverside Stadium Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

Clarets seal return to top-flight as Boro look set to rely on play-offs

NOMINEES: Chuba Akpom (right) and his Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick (second from right)

Middlesbrough hoping for second time lucky as duo are nominated for awards again

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Middlesbrough's Cameron Archer (left) celebrates with his team mates after scoring his second goal against Preston North End Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA

Archer deservedly gets in on the scoring act for Boro

Middlesbrough's Darragh Lenihan (right) and Stoke City's Jacob Brown battle for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Tuesday March 14, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Middlesbrough. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

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Lenihan on 'vital point' as Boro focus on another dangerous side in Preston

Michael Carrick. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick expresses 'pride' and gives credit to Stoke

Middlesbrough's Chuba Akpom (bottom centre) celebrates with his team-mates after scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Tuesday March 14, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Middlesbrough. Photo credit should read: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

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Blades heave a sigh of relief as Boro draw - but hosts should also be grateful

Middlesbrough's Cameron Archer (right) celebrates with team-mates Aaron Ramsey (left) and Chuba Akpom after scoring their side's second goal at Swansea (Picture: PA)

Middlesbrough ramp up heat on Sheffield United with burst of goals

FIRST-TIMER: Michael Carrick started out in management in October

Carrick in contention for first manager award as Akpom shortlisted again

WhoScored rating - 8.5

Championship team of the week dominated by Middlesbrough, Coventry and Stoke

TOP MARKS-MAN: Middlesbrough's Chuba Akpom celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game against Reading at Riverside Stadium Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA

Boro boss Michael Carrick hails club's overdue 20-goal hero Akpom

Middlesbrough's Chuba Akpom celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game against Reading (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Middlesbrough capitalise as Blades slip up in race to the Premier League

Chuba Akpom of Middlebrough (Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Chuba Akpom contract latest as Middlesbrough FC prepare for crisis club Reading

Middlesbrough's Chuba Akpom celebrates his goal with team mates during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Saturday February 18, 2023.

Michael Carrick insists he is paying no attention to Championship table

Middlesbrough's Chuba Akpom celebrates his goal with team mates during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

Boro pounce on Blades' defeat at Millwall as Michael Carrick's side cut gap

Saved a penalty from Ilias Chair when Sunderland were 1-0 up at QPR, which proved key as they went on to seal a 3-0 win. Made four claims to ease the pressure on his side.

Championship team of midweek features Middlesbrough and Rotherham stars

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick celebrates victory after the final whistle in the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Picture date: Wednesday February 15, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Sheff Utd. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

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Carrick on Archer and Akpom and what pleased him most about Boro's win at Blades

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Cameron Archer of Middlesbrough scores the team's third goal past Wes Foderingham of Sheffield United during the Sky Bet Championship between Sheffield United and Middlesbrough at Bramall Lane on February 15, 2023 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Blades 1 Middlesbrough 3: Archer and Akpom make top-two race interesting

BRILLIANT: Middlesbrough’s Chuba Akpom celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Blackpool at the Riverside Stadium Picture: Will Matthews/PA.

Boro's Akpom hailed as Blackpool are put to sword at Riverside

Middlesbrough’s Chuba Akpom celebrates after scoring their sides second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture date: Saturday February 4, 2023.

Chuba Akpom scores twice as Middlesbrough brush aside Blackpool

CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE: Aaron Ramsey spent the first half of the season on loan at Norwich City

Middlesbrough FC transfer news: Second January loan signing from Aston Villa

Middlesbrough's Matt Crooks (left) and Millwall's Murray Wallace battle for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. Picture: Will Matthews/PA

Marcus Forss sinks Millwall as Middlesbrough's promotion charge continues

WINNER: Middlesbrough's Chuba Akpom with his Championship player of the month award for December

'Humbled' Chuba Akpom 'just wants to help Middlesbrough' after award

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Paul Heckingbottom in running for manager of month hat-trick

CONSOLATION: Middlesbrough's Chuba Akpom celebrates scoring his side's equalising goal at the Riverside Stadium but it was to be Brighton's afternoon. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA

Boro lacking momentum as they crash out of FA Cup to Brighton

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Alexis Mac Allister of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Middlesbrough and Brighton & Hove Albion at Riverside Stadium on January 07, 2023 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Alexis Mac Allister bags brace on return as Brighton thrash Middlesbrough

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom in action during the Sky Bet Championship between Middlesbrough and Birmingham City at Riverside Stadium on October 05, 2022 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Michael Carrick relaxed over Chuba Akpom future amid Premier League interest

ON THE UP: Middlesbrough's Darragh Lenihan scuffs a shot against Birmingham City at St. Andrew's. Picture: Tim Goode/PA

Boro boss Carrick senses positive opportunity in promotion race

MANIN MAN: Middlesbrough's Matt Crooks (hidden) is mobbed by team-mates after scoring his side's first goal against hosts Birmingham City at St. Andrew's Picture: Tim Goode/PA

Boro on the rise as Crooks maintains red-hot scoring streak

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