Grant Leadbitter

Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, pictured scoring against Huddersfield Town earlier this season. He is among a couple of boyhood Boro fans in their ranks ahead of Saturday's Tees-Wear derby with rivals Sunderland. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Sunderland v Boro: Carrick backing his local lads to 'manage their emotions'

ADDITION: Aaron Danks most recent job was as Aston Villa's interim manager

Middlesbrough add former England junior World Cup-winning coach

RETURNING: Former Middlesbrough captain Grant Leadbitter has rejoined the club

Middlesbrough bring former fan favourite back as academy coach

Middlesbrough's Jonny Howson (left) has been offered a new deal by the club. Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA

Boro prepare for summer of change as Wilder aims to repay fans’ faith

Point made:

Doncaster's Fejiri Okenabirhie scores a late equaliser. Picture: Andrew Roe

Doncaster Rovers will stick to their principles says Darren Moore

Sheffield United's Lee Evans celebrates scoring one of his two goals against Middlesbrough at Bramall Lane. Picture: Harry Marshall/Sportimage

Sheffield United 2 Middlesbrough 1: Evans in at the double for Blades to sink Bo...

Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA.

'˜Wasteful' Middlesbrough still impress coach Tony Pulis

Boro v Reading

Middlesbrough 2 Reading 1: Spurned chances frustrate Pulis

Rangers' Josh Windass: Being watched by Leeds.

Friday transfer gossip: Boro star stays put | Leeds eye Windass | Bantams deal s...

Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis: Unhappy.

Pulis angered by penalty calls as Middlesbrough fall to Fulham

Hot property: Jack Marriott, of Peterborough United, is being eyed by Leeds United and Hull City.

Wednesday transfer gossip: Boro duo wanted by Karanka | Leeds and Tigers chase P...

Owls trio of Liam Palmer, Adam Reach and Jose Wildsmith trail off at the final whistle....Pic Steve Ellis

Sheffield Wednesday fans turn on Carvalhal after home defeat to Middlesbrough

Leonid Slutsky

Hull City boss Leonid Slutsky questions future as Middlesbrough pile on problems

Hull City 1 Middlesbrough 3

Hull City 1 Middlesbrough 3: Michael Hector sent off as impressive Boro claim de...

Middlesbrough chief Garry Monk: Optimistic for future.

Garry Monk hails important win for Middlesbrough

Reading 0 Middlesbrough 2

Reading 0 Middlesbrough 2: Garry Monk impressed by Boro balance as pressure moun...

Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk

Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk shuts down Leeds United hopes of striker deal

Middlesbrough 3 Scunthorpe 0

Middlesbrough 3 Scunthorpe 0: New signings shine as Boro ease into Caraboa Cup t...

Steve Agnew: Has enjoyed being in charge at Boro despite their desperate plight.

Middlesbrough caretaker Steve Agnew has the appetite for more games in charge

Middlesbroughs Cristhian Stuani celebrates with Gaston Ramirez after scoring his sides decisive goal against Oxford United (Picture: PA).

Middlesbrough 3 Oxford United 2: Everyone will have his chance, says Aitor Karan...

Middlesbrough's Cristhian Stuani celebrates scoring his side's winner (Photo: PA)

Middlesbrough 3 Oxford United 2: Boro break League One side's hearts to reach FA...
Cristhian Stuani came off the bench to deny Sky Bet League One Oxford a place in the draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals as Premier League Middlesbrough survived a major scare to triumph 3-2 at the Riverside Stadium.

Middlesbrough's Alvaro Negredo, second right, celebrates scoring his side's second goal with team-mates as Sheffield Wednesday were beaten 3-0 (Picture: Simon Cooper/PA Wire).

Middlesbrough 3 Sheffield Wednesday 0: 10-man Boro ease past Owls' challenge

Manchester United's Paul Pogba, who later scored the match-winner against Middlesbrough, struck a post with this acrobatic scissor kick (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire).

Manchester Utd 2 Middlesbrough 1: Red Devils overcome Boro's gritty resilience

Anthony Martial scored the equaliser for Manchester United

Manchester United 2 Middlesbrough 1: Boro suffer dramatic defeat at Old Trafford

Bradford City and Nicky Law visit AFC Wimbledon on Saturday. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Team news: Hull City, Middlesbrough; Barnsley, Huddersfield Town, Leeds United, ...

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka.

Valencia's Barragan set for medical '¨at Boro

Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka cuts a dejected figure after last year's play-off final loss at Wembley (Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire).

Karanka: Boro were quickly ready to fight again

Middlesbrough's Gaston Ramirez scores his side's final goal in the 3-0 defeat of Huddersfield Town (Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire).

Middlesbrough 3 Huddersfield Town 0 - Gaston Ramirez offers Boro hope of automat...

Middlesbrough's Gaston Ramirez (left) celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game with team-mate Grant Leadbitter.

Middlesbrough 3 Huddersfield Town 0 - Gaston Ramirez hailed as Boro close gap on...

QPR 2 Middlesbrough 3: Boro end poor run on road with win at Loftus Road

Fulham 0 Middlesbrough 2: Boro beginning to hit form at the right time

Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka.

Fulham 0 Middlesbrough 2: Karanka sees Boro starting to hit their stride
Aitor Karanka believes Middlesbrough are finally hitting their stride after a comfortable 2-0 win at Fulham.

Middlesbrough v Cardiff: Aitor Karanka confident Boro will end their lean run

Middlesbroughs Emilio Nsue reacts after missing a chance against Nottingham Forest (Picture: Richard Sellers/PA).

Middlesbrough 0 Nottm Forest 1: Ross McCormack remains top target as Boro lack a...

ECSTATIC: Middlesbroughs Emilio Nsue, centre, celebrates, after scoring what proved the winner against Burnley at Riverside Stadium. Pictures: Richard Sellers/PA.

Middlesbrough 1 Burnley 0: Nsue’s strike enough for Boro to see off Burnley and ...

Middlesbrough 0 Birmingham City 0: David Nugent sees red for Boro over time-wast...

Adam Clayton in action against Norwich. (Picture: Tom Collins)

Huddersfield Town v Middlesbrough: Clayton takes responsibility as Boro’s Leadbi...

York manager Jackie McNamara.

Spurs midfielder McEvoy joins as York manager plans changes

Grant Leadbitter shows no nerves as he drills home Middlesbroughs late penalty against QPR (Picture: varleypictureagency).

Boro toil but penalty offers late reward

Middlesbrough's Daniel Ayala, centre, celebrates with team-mates after victory at Norwich last night (Picture: Stephen Pond/PA Wire).

Norwich 0 Middlesbrough 1: Battling Boro move back to the summit

Rotherham United's Richard Smallwood, controls the ball infront of Huddersfield Town's Conor Coady.

Smallwood bids to keep Millers safe and puncture Boro push

Middlesbrough's Patrick Bamford.

Derby 0 Middlesbrough 1: Bamford has final laugh for Boro on jeering Rams fans

Middlesbrough captain Grant Leadbitter.

Nottm Forest 2 Middlesbrough 1: Defeated Boro still tipped for the title

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka.

FT: Nottm Forest 2-1 Middlesbrough

Owls coach Lee Bullen keeps an eye on an angry skipper Jose Semedo

Sheffield Wednesday: Boro consider taking action over allegations Semedo spat at...

Alex Mowatt battles for the ball with Middlesbrough's Emilio Nsue.

Middlesbrough 0 Leeds Unted 1: Mowatt shocks leaders Boro

Middlesbrough's Grant Leadbitter, top, duels with Birmingham's Andrew Shinnie (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire).

Leadbitter convinced Boro have resolve to stay on top

Aitor Karanka

Brentford 0 Middlesbrough 1: Leadbitter spot on as Boro stay in title hunt

Chris Powell

Middlesbrough v Huddersfield: Powell wants Terriers looking up not down

Middlesbrough 3 Nottm Forest 0: Karanka is delighted with Boro’s response

Aitor Karanka hails his best day as Boro boss.

Middlesbrough 2 Derby 0: Banned Karanka on a high after Rams win

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka (Picture: James Hardisty).

Millwall v Middlesbrough: Karanka will recover from ‘hardest week’

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka.

Wigan v Middlesbrough: Karanka relaxed over key duo’s contract talks

Patrick Bamford's early goal put Middlesbrough on track for an impressive home victory.

Middlesbrough 4 Norwich 0: Canaries hushed as Boro climb to second spot

ABSENT: Middlesbrough's Grant Leadbitter.

Boro v Watford: Leadbitter missing as Boro look to hit back

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka.

Middlesbrough v Fulham: Boro chief is anxious to avoid yellow peril

Daniel Ayala scored an early goal for Middlesbrough but they had to settle for a point.

Middlesbrough 1 Blackpool 1: Boro left frustrated by Riga’s battling Seasiders

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka (Picture James Hardisty).

Boro v Blackpool: Boro’s fate will be decided by home form – Karanka

Middlesbrough 4 Brentford 0: Karanka delighted as Boro continue to rise

Middlesbrough's Grant Leadbitter

Huddersfield Town 1 Middlesbrough 2: Town pay penalty as woeful home run continu...