Boro fall at final hurdle
HEARTBROKEN Middlesbrough fans applauded their valiant heroes as they fell at their final hurdle to European glory last night.

McClaren out to leave big parting gift
STEVE McClaren will take charge of his final game as Middlesbrough manager this evening, and the future England boss has promised to leave the club's first European trophy as his parting gift.

Parlour to be a surprise starter
RAY Parlour is expected to make only his third European start of the season when Middlesbrough take on Sevilla in Eindhoven's Philips Stadion tonight.

Southgate can shake off loser tag once and for all
BY the end of this evening, Gareth Southgate could have become the biggest winner in Middlesbrough's 130-year history.

Riggott: Let's win Cup for McClaren
STEVE McCLAREN was the man responsible for recruiting Chris Riggott and the composed defender wants to give him the perfect send-off as Middlesbrough manager tonight.

Lack of tickets takes gloss off occasion for Queudrue
FRANCK QUEUDRUE feels playing for Middlesbrough in Eindhoven proves his gamble to leave former UEFA Cup semi-finalists RC Lens was well worth taking - even if tonight's showpiece has already left a bitter taste in his mouth.

Pride behind turnaround, says Viduka
BACK in February, when a Middlesbrough fan confronted manager Steve McClaren during a 4-0 home defeat to Aston Villa, striker Mark Viduka also had to contend with grief from disgruntled supporters.