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Lenihan impressed during the Nations League window this month

Darragh Lenihan signs four-year deal with Middlesbrough

Republic of Ireland international centre-half Darragh Lenihan has joined Middlesbrough on a four-year contract.

Aaron Connolly is back at Brighton after a loan at Middlesbrough

David Connolly: 'Aaron has a bit of work to do'

Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly says Aaron Connolly must park his ego and accept he has to prove himself in the Championship or lower to kickstart his stuttering club and international career.

Soccer • 01 Jun 22

Lukaku on the mark as Chelsea reach FA Cup semi-final

Romelu Lukaku's 12th goal of the season set Chelsea on their way to the FA Cup semi-finals in serene fashion as the club's off-field problems were once again put to one side after a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough.

Soccer • 19 Mar 22

'They're all on possibly, over £100,000 a week - it's quite a big number, that'

No sympathy for Chelsea from Middlesbrough's Wilder

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder has insisted Chelsea do not need anybody's sympathy as he attempts to compound their problems by dumping them out of the FA Cup.

Soccer • 18 Mar 22

Chelsea may be about to upgrade their travel plans for Saturday's game

Chelsea travel budget raised for Middlesbrough cup tie

Chelsea have been handed a big boost for their FA Cup quarter-final with the UK government raising the Blues' travel budget for the Middlesbrough trip.

Soccer • 16 Mar 22

Chelsea want an empty Riverside Stadium on Saturday

Updated Middlesbrough chairman slams 'pathetic' Chelsea

Middlesbrough have branded Chelsea's attempts to force their FA Cup quarter-final to be played behind closed doors as 'bizarre' while club chairman Steve Gibson has claimed the Blues are 'fuelled by corrupt money'.

Soccer • 15 Mar 22

Tottenham's Ben Davies battles with Boro's Isaiah Jones during their Fifth Round tie.

Trip to Boro in store for Chelsea in Cup quarter-final

Middlesbrough's reward for knocking Tottenham out of the FA Cup is a home quarter-final against Chelsea.

Soccer • 03 Mar 22

Josh Coburn scores the only goal of the game

Middlesbrough's Cup heroics continue with Spurs shock

Teenager Josh Coburn was the hero as Middlesbrough produced another FA Cup upset by knocking out Tottenham with a 1-0 extra-time victory in the fifth round.

Soccer • 01 Mar 22

Middlesbrough sensationally beat Manchester United on penalties a Old Trafford in the last round

FA Cup previews: Wilder dreaming of Spurs scalp

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder said it would be an "incredible achievement" if his side can reach the FA Cup quarter-final.

Soccer • 28 Feb 22

Championship wrap: Molumby goals but Baggies lose again

Jayson Molumby, on loan from Brighton, gave West Brom the lead at Middlesbrough, but Chris Wilder's side fought back for a 2-1 victory to prevent Steve Bruce from enjoying his first success as Baggies boss.

Soccer • 22 Feb 22

Championship wrap: Connolly opens his account for 'Boro

Republic of Ireland international opened his account for Middlesbrough as they claimed a convincing 4-1 victory over crisis club Derby County.

Soccer • 12 Feb 22

Manchester United's Anthony Elanga is consoled by team-mates after his penalty miss

Rangnick laments wasted opportunities after cup exit

Ralf Rangnick says wasteful Manchester United only have themselves to blame after making an embarrassing early FA Cup exit at home to Middlesbrough.

Soccer • 05 Feb 22

Ronaldo (R) consoles Anthony Elanga (L) after his penalty miss gave victory to Middlesbrough

Man United dumped out after shootout loss to Boro

Manchester United are out of the FA Cup after a penalty shootout defeat at home to Middlesbrough.

Soccer • 04 Feb 22

C'ship wrap: Hogan on target as Connolly makes debut

Scott Hogan's late goal snatched a point for Birmingham in a 1-1 draw to deny Preston North End a move into the top half of the Championship.

Soccer • 15 Jan 22

'I just need to get back playing, doing what I love and scoring goals'

Connolly not trying to 'prove a personal point'

Aaron Connolly has insisted he's not out to "prove a personal point to anybody" after moving on loan to Middlesbrough earlier this month.

Soccer • 06 Jan 22

Aaron Connolly believes he will fit right in at Middlesbrough

Connolly keen to maintain Middlesbrough momentum

Aaron Connolly admitted that it did not take too much persuading to get him to move out on loan from Premier League side Brighton to join Middlesbrough.

Soccer • 03 Jan 22

The Galway native will be hoping for more game time with the Championship club

Connolly completes Middlesbrough loan switch

Middlesbrough have confirmed the loan signing of Brighton striker Aaron Connolly.

Soccer • 02 Jan 22

Aaron Connolly looks set for a move to Teesside

Updated Potter: Connolly Boro move will benefit all parties

Brighton manager Graham Potter believes that Aaron Connolly's anticipated loan move to Middlesbrough will benefit all parties.

Soccer • 02 Jan 22

Blackburn Rovers' Ben Brereton Diaz celebrates

Championship wrap: Blackburn close in on league leaders

Ben Brereton Diaz scored his 20th Sky Bet Championship goal of the season to help Blackburn edge out Barnsley 2-1 to move within a point of leaders Bournemouth.

Soccer • 29 Dec 21

Chris Wilder succeeded Neil Warnock as Middlesbrough manager in November

Championship: In-form Middlesbrough into play-off spots

Middlesbrough moved into the Championship play-off places after a 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest at the Riverside Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Dec 21

Scott Hogan celebrates after scoring of Birmingham City's second goal

Championship wrap: Scott Hogan nets in Birmingham win

Republic of Ireland cap Scott Hogan found the net for Birmingham City as they beat Bristol City 3-0 in the Championship.

Soccer • 02 Nov 21

Scott Hogan scored a brace for Birmingham City

Championship wrap - Hogan double helps Blues to 5-0 win

Republic of Ireland striker Scott Hogan scored a brace to earn Birmingham side a thumping 5-0 win at Luton.

Soccer • 21 Aug 21

Former West Brom goalkeeper Alan Miller dies at 51

Former West Brom and Middlesbrough goalkeeper Alan Miller has died aged 51.

Soccer • 04 Jun 21

Scott Hogan is congratulated by team-mate Chris Gardner after his spot kick.

Championship round-up: Hogan is spot on for Birmingham

Substitute Scott Hogan was the penalty hero as his late spot-kick gave Birmingham a much-needed 1-0 win against promotion-chasing Swansea after team-mate Lukas Jutkiewicz had missed one.

Soccer • 02 Apr 21

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing during Middlesbrough training

Ex-Cardiff winger served ban for taking cocaine

Middlesbrough winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing served a three-month suspension for cocaine use last year when he was at Cardiff City, the English FA has announced.

Soccer • 12 Feb 21