Archive for the 'Middlesbrough' Category

October 29th, 2009

Marlon King jailed for 18 months

Middlesbrough striker Marlon King arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court in central London, on February 25, 2009. The 28-year-old is on loan to Middlesbrough from fellow Premier League club Wigan. Wigan striker Marlon King has been jailed for 18 months after being found guilty of groping a young woman in a nightclub and then breaking her nose when ...
May 11th, 2009

Stay Up Or Go Down – Newcastle vs Middlesbrough

Everything is on the line during tonight's 114th Tyne-Tees derby between Newcastle United and Middlesbrough, with respect, honor and relegation either won or lost during those 90+ minutes at St. James' Park.  Question now is which of these two troubled teams makes the most of this match, probably the most important either have been a part of in a very ...
January 5th, 2009

Downing Turns In Transfer Request

After re -upping his contract in February and having Tottenham knocking on his door, Stuart Downing has handed in his Transfer Request this morning according to news reports coming out of England. (more...)
January 5th, 2009

Boro Chief Not Happy With Spurs

Middlesbrough have made their unhappiness with Tottenham public after Spurs supposedly submitted a 6 Million Pound bid for Left winger Stuart Downing. (more...)
December 4th, 2008

Two Fans Arrested For Chants Aimed At Mido

Middlesbrough Police have confirmed the arrest of two away "supporters" following the Tees - Tyne derby between Middlesbrough and Newcastle last weekend after Egyptian striker Mido was subjected to Islamic / Racist chants while warming up for the second year in a row. (more...)
September 25th, 2008

Pogatetz’ Tackle

Wow..  Yeah, Pogatetz did get to the ball first, but going up and over the ball could have seriously injured Manchester United's Rodrigo Possebon more than he already was.
September 3rd, 2008

Downing Calls In The Police

Middlesbrough's left sided midfielder Stuart Downing has called in the police over "conspiracy to defraud and money laundering" and police have confirmed that arrests have been made. "Cleveland Police can confirm that officers from their economic crime unit (fraud section) have arrested a 50-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman from the ...