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Pulis replaced Garry Monk at the club in 2017

Middlesbrough part ways with manager Pulis

Middlesbrough have parted company with manager Tony Pulis after the club missed out on the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.

Soccer • 17 May 19

Mick Kennedy won two caps for the Republic of Ireland. Photo: Portsmouth FC

Former Ireland midfielder Mick Kennedy dies aged 57

Tributes have been paid to former Republic of Ireland international Mick Kennedy following his death at the age of 57.

Soccer • 10 Feb 19

Padraig Amond celebrates after scoring his side's brilliant second goal

Amond stunner earns Newport dream clash with Man City

Carlow man Padraig Amond steered home a superb strike to help Newport County dump Middlesbrough out of the FA Cup and set up a dream fifth-round tie with Manchester City.

Soccer • 05 Feb 19

John Obi Mikel returns to English football with 'Boro

Middlesbrough have signed former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel on a short-term deal from China's Tianjin Teda.

Soccer • 24 Jan 19

Clough's Burton march on to Carabao Cup semi-final

Jake Hesketh fired League One Burton into the Carabao Cup semi-finals for the first time in their history with a 1-0 victory over Sky Bet Championship Middlesbrough.

Soccer • 18 Dec 18

Wilfried Zaha has come in for racist abuse and death threats

Zaha responds to racist abuse and threats

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha revealed he suffered racist abuse and threats to his family after being awarded a late penalty during the 2-2 draw against Arsenal on Sunday.

Soccer • 30 Oct 18

Billy Sharp banged in a hat-trick for Sheffield United

Championship round-up: Sharp-led Blades hit the summit

Sheffield United returned to the top of the Sky Bet Championship after beating Wigan 4-2 at Bramall Lane.

Soccer • 27 Oct 18

Carabao Cup: Burke and Hourihane on the mark

Republic of Ireland internationals Graham Burke and Conor Hourihane were on target in Carabao Cup victories for Aston Villa and Preston respectively.

Soccer • 15 Aug 18

John Terry celebrates at the full time whistle during the pitch invasion following the victory over Middlesbrough in the play-off semi-final

Villa see off Boro to seal play-off date with Fulham

Aston Villa beat Middlesbrough 1-0 on aggregate after a 0-0 draw at Villa Park on Tuesday to seal their place in the Championship playoff final where they will meet Fulham.

Soccer • 15 May 18

Mile Jedinak heads Aston Villa in front away to Middlesbrough

Early advantage to Aston Villa in Championship play-off

Mile Jedinak headed Aston Villa a step closer to the Premier League as they beat Middlesbrough 1-0 in the first leg of the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final.

Soccer • 12 May 18

Junior Hoilett was on target for Cardiff

Championship wrap: Cardiff keep up promotion push

Cardiff left it late but kept themselves on course for a Sky Bet Championship automatic promotion place with a 2-0 win at Norwich.

Soccer • 14 Apr 18

Martin Braithwaite scores against Sunderland

'Boro take local bragging rights as Sunderland exit cup

Rudy Gestede and Martin Braithwaite scored in the first half as Middlesbrough dumped dismal north-east rivals Sunderland out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win at the Riverside Stadium.

Soccer • 06 Jan 18

Tony Pulis was dismissed by West Brom last month.

Tony Pulis named new Middlesbrough manager

Middlesbrough have appointed Tony Pulis as their new manager following the departure of Garry Monk.

Soccer • 26 Dec 17

Seán Maguire and Jordan Hugill celebrate a goal for Preston North End.

Maguire and McGeady on target in the Championship

Republic of Ireland's Sean Maguire strengthened his chances of getting more international football with another goal for Preston North End on Saturday, while Aiden McGeady was on target for Sunderland.

Soccer • 14 Oct 17

Conor Hourihane hit his 50th career league goal this weekend.

Championship round-up: Hourihane nets 50th league goal

Ireland's Conor Hourihane netted his 50th career league goal this weekend, while Cyrus Christie, David McGoldrick and Daryl Murphy were all on target.

Soccer • 23 Sep 17

Hourihane was on the mark in Villa's 2-1 defeat to Reading

Championship round-up:Hourihane scores as Villa slip up

Conor Hourihane was on the scoresheet for Aston Villa, but an own goal from Glenn Whelan helped Reading to a 2-1 victory on a night when Cardiff maintained their 100 per cent start to the campaign.

Soccer • 15 Aug 17

Darren Randolph wraps up £5m move to Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough have signed Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph from West Ham United on a four-year contract for a fee of £5m.

Soccer • 22 Jul 17

Leonid Slutsky has been tasked with leading Hull back to the Premier League

Hull appoint ex-Russia boss Slutsky

Hull have announced the appointment of Leonid Slutsky as their new head coach.

Soccer • 09 Jun 17

Fabrizio Ravanelli in his playing days at Middlesbrough

Ravanelli wants to become Middlesbrough boss

Fabrizio Ravanelli wants to become Middlesbrough's next manager and has asked chairman Steve Gibson to call him.

Soccer • 03 Jun 17

Jurgen Klopp: 'You want to be there. Liverpool needs to be there consistently.'

'It's all good' says Klopp as Reds do the business

Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool should be a regular fixture in the Champions League after they secured qualification for next year's tournament via a top-four Premier League finish.

Soccer • 21 May 17

Liverpool players celebrate with Georginio Wijnaldum after he broke the deadlock.

Anfield exhales as Wijnaldum blasts open door to Europe

Liverpool secured a return to the Champions League after overcoming some early nerves in their final-day decider to beat already-relegated Middlesbrough 3-0.

Soccer • 21 May 17

Fernando Llorente wheels away after heading Swansea in front

Premier League round-up: Swans take huge step to safety

Kyle Naughton's first goal in more than six years helped Swansea to the brink of Premier League safety, Shane Long missed a penalty but still helped Southampton to victory, and Keith Long started in the Burnley defence as they fell to defeat at Bournemouth.

Soccer • 13 May 17

Tottenham are looking for a first league title since 1961

Kane wants to give Chelsea a Friday fright

Harry Kane wants Tottenham to make Chelsea squirm this weekend by beating West Ham three days before the Blues play Middlesbrough.

Soccer • 02 May 17

Mousa Dembele and Ben Davies put pressure on Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha

Recap: Premier League action

Late goals give Tottenham and Arsenal vital wins, while Middlesbrough have survival hope after beating Sunderland

Soccer • 26 Apr 17

De Roon lands early blow to give Boro hope

Marten de Roon fired Middlesbrough to victory in the desperation derby as Sunderland's hopes of another remarkable Premier League escape were dealt a potentially fatal blow.

Soccer • 26 Apr 17