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With the fluctuating fortunes of Newcastle United and, to a slightly lesser extent, the inertia at Sunderland attracting many of the headlines concerning football in the North-East the plight of Middlesbrough is receiving less attention. The club currently sit comfortably in...read more »

When Craig Thomson blew his whistle signifying the end of the Scottish Cup Final on Saturday May 19 2012 the Hibernian end at Hampden Park was a desolate wilderness, as the mass ranks who had traveled through from Leith had...read more »

Earlier this week, it was announced that Kris Boyd had terminated his contract with Turkish club Eskisehirspor.  Apparently Boyd was able to trigger a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave if his wages were delayed, and...read more »

In part two of thisisfutbol‘s detailed Championship preview and prediction (find Part One here!) we look at some true contenders, some potential disappointments and a few nervous situations. Get ready Crystal Palace, Derby County, Doncaster Rovers, Hull City, Ipswich Town,...read more »

Last year the fans of Middlesbrough were expecting nothing less than automatic promotion after the marquee signing of Kris Boyd. Come the end of October however, they found themselves languishing in 23rd place. After Strachan had left, fan's favourite Tony...read more »

On Friday, Scotland international Kris Boyd signed for Turkish team Eskiehirspor.  Eskiehirspor finished 7th in the Turkish Super Lig last season, having returned to the top flight in 2008 after 12 years.  That Boyd has gone from winning the SPL...read more »

Cast your mind back five seasons ago and Middlesbrough were a top flight team who’s manager had just been given the England job and popular former captain Gareth Southgate took over a club who had just experienced their most successful...read more »

Laws of displacement state that if a vacuum occurs, something must take it's place. With the Alejandro Faurlin case now concluded, Leeds United have filled the off-the-field drama gap with the news of Ken Bates' curious take...read more »

For better or for worse, the modern English game is littered with oft-repeated preconceptions and clichés. ‘Arsenal lack steel in the middle of the park.’ ‘The Premier League is the greatest league in the world.’ ‘Peter Crouch has a great touch for such...read more »