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 she spurned his “disgusting” advances, with the Premier League club confirming they will now sack the player.

King, who was celebrating both his wife’s pregnancy and scoring a winning goal hours earlier, was repeatedly “cold-shouldered” by women revellers in London’s packed Soho Revue Bar last December. (more…)

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 long time.

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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.

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Middlesbrough have made their unhappiness with Tottenham public after Spurs supposedly submitted a 6 Million Pound bid for Left winger Stuart Downing.

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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.

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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.

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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne area on suspicion of offences of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering,” said a Police spokesman.

“They are currently being questioned by police at a police station in the Northumbria area.”

A club spokesman said: “Middlesbrough Football Club can confirm that it was approached some time ago by Stewart Downing with concerns he had regarding the way his and his company’s affairs have been handled.”

An FA spokesman added: “The FA can confirm that it was made aware by Middlesbrough FC of concerns relating to the actions of a licensed football agent in connection to their player Stewart Downing’s financial affairs.

“The FA then acted as liaison between the club and Cleveland Police. We will continue to liaise with both parties to ensure that any potential breaches of football regulations are dealt with at the appropriate time.”

via SkySports

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