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29/04/05 Liverpool will be focused, predicts Zenden
BOLO Zenden does not believe Liverpool will have one eye on their European Champions League semi-final when Middlesbrough visit Anfield tomorrow.

28/04/05 Bragging rights for Teessiders
MIDDLESBROUGH may not have tasted victory in last night's North-East derby but they will be safe in the knowledge they can claim the cock of the north title and the bragging rights over their neighbours until next season.

28/04/05 Point could prove precious, says McClaren
MIDDLESBROUGH manager Steve McClaren last night claimed that his side's goalless bore draw with Newcastle represented "one point gained rather than two points lost".

27/04/05 Resurgent Boro no longer mirror shattered Magpies
THIS evening's Tyne-Tees derby brings together two clubs who have experienced similar seasons. But, as Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson explains, there is one crucial difference - one of them still has something to play for.

27/04/05 Boro success good news for Magpies, McClaren
STEVE McClaren has cheekily suggested that Newcastle's supporters should be cheering for Middlesbrough in this evening's Tyne-Tees derby, if they want their side to be involved in next season's UEFA Cup.

26/04/05 Boateng playing for pride
GEORGE Boateng has admitted that pride, as well as three priceless points, is at stake when Middlesbrough make the short journey to Newcastle tomorrow night.

26/04/05 Boro closing gap on Newcastle, McClaren
MIDDLESBROUGH are closing the class divide on North-East rivals Newcastle, according to boss Steve McClaren.

25/04/05 Boro back on track for Europe
STEVE McClaren believes his players have "got the bit between their teeth" in their quest to bring European football back to the Riverside.

23/04/05 McClaren happy to be the beneficiary of Robson's legacy
MIDDLESBROUGH boss Steve McClaren hailed the legacy left behind by predecessor Bryan Robson ahead of today's game with West Bromwich Albion.

23/04/05 Hignett's backing for reborn Robson
Bryan Robson makes a return to Middlesbrough today, with his West Brom side. Cheif Sports Writer Scott Wilson reviews his Teesside times with former Boro favourite Craig Hignett.

23/04/05 Boateng ponders: should I stay or should I go
GEORGE Boateng last night delivered a chilling ultimatum to Middlesbrough's board as they begin to prepare for next season: "Improve the squad or I'm off."

21/04/05 Zenden fuels quit speculation
THE MIDDLESBROUGH future of Bolo Zenden has again been thrown into doubt after the Dutch midfielder admitted talks over a new deal will not begin until he is a free agent.

20/04/05 McClaren content with draw
MIDDLESBROUGH boss Steve McClaren was a relieved man last night while his Fulham counterpart, Chris Coleman, was struggling to contain his fury after a last minute penalty decision cost his side a vital win at the Riverside.

19/04/05 McClaren sights set on the top six
MIDDLESBROUGH fans had two reasons to celebrate on Sunday: rivals Newcastle crashed to a 4-1 FA Cup semi-final defeat and confirmation duly arrived that Manchester United and Arsenal will contest the FA Cup next month meaning seventh place in the Premiership secures another place in the UEFA Cup next season.

15/04/05 Juventus trip for McClaren
MIDDLESBROUGH boss Steve McClaren has made fresh attempts to put plans in place to bolster his squad this summer by making a trip to Italy.

13/04/05 McClaren chases Moutinho
MIDDLESBROUGH are keen to join the race to land Sporting Lisbon youngster Joao Moutinho.

08/04/05 Teasing crocks keeps up spirits
STUART PARNABY has revealed how Middlesbrough's walking wounded are being teased and tormented by the fit members of the squad in an attempt to help the club claim a second successive season in European competition.

07/04/05 Boro face a crisis with Viduka out for season
STEVE McClaren is battling against a striker crisis as he looks to guide Middlesbrough back into Europe, after Mark Viduka was ruled out for the rest of the season.

06/04/05 Davies aims to bounce back from Boro blow
IT was Arnold Schwarzenegger's incarnation as The Terminator who famously declared "I'll be back", but Middlesbrough centre back Andrew Davies has also made the phrase his own.

05/04/05 Boro face fight for Downing
MIDDLESBROUGH expect a fight to retain the services of Stewart Downing this summer, but believe the Riverside Stadium is the ideal place for the flying winger to develop his outstanding talent.

04/04/05 Hero Queudrue eyes Irish call
Matchwinner Franck Queudrue dominated Middlesbrough's pre-match preparations with talk of forging an international career with the Republic of Ireland.

02/04/05 Boro boosted by return of Viduka and Boateng
STEVE McClaren last night hit back at criticism following comments he allegedly made during England's World Cup qualifiers last week.

02/04/05 Zenden wants Champions League football
BOLO Zenden dropped a bombshell on Middlesbrough's preparations ahead of today's Premier League clash at Crystal Palace by admitting he will leave the club at the end of the season if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

01/04/05 Southgate glad of break
GARETH SOUTHGATE believes the decision to give Middlesbrough's crop of tired players an Easter break was justified as manager Steve McClaren attempts to halt an alarming slide down the Premiership table.


	Pld	Pts
Chelsea	35	88
Man Utd	35	79
Liverpool	35	73
Spurs	36	62
Arsenal	35	58
Blackburn	35	54
Newcastle	36	54
Bolton	35	52
Wigan	35	51
West Ham	35	49
Charlton	36	47
Everton	36	46
Middlesbro	34	43
Man City	34	40
Aston Villa	35	39
Fulham	34	39
Portsmouth	36	35
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Birmingham	36	33
WBA	36	29
Sunderland	35	12

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