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Southgate urges Boro bravery
Thursday 2nd April 18:10

Gareth Southgate feels Middlesbrough have 'nothing to lose' as they aim to prove their doubters wrong.

Boro to bring back Alves
Wednesday 1st April 14:24

Afonso Alves will be installed to the Middlesbrough first-team this weekend as they desperately look for goals.

Benfica dismiss Alves reports
Monday 16th March 19:57

Benfica have dismissed reports linking them with a move for Middlesbrough striker Afonso Alves.

Alves keen on Benfica move
Friday 13th March 09:43

Middlesbrough star Afonso Alves has admitted he would jump at the chance to join Benfica.

Southgate backing Alves
Thursday 12th March 16:55

Boro boss Gareth Southgate is backing Afonso Alves to find his scoring touch before the end of the season.

Benfica eye Boro raid
Wednesday 11th March 17:24

Benfica are ready to mount a bid for Middlesbrough striker Afonso Alves.

Boro sweat over Alves
Monday 9th March 15:20

Gareth Southgate is hoping Afonso Alves will be fit for this weekend's clash with Portsmouth.

Southgate - Don't blame Alves
Tuesday 24th February 16:34

Boro boss Gareth Southgate refuses to blame Afonso Alves for the club's league goal drought.

Boro heading South
Wednesday 21st January 17:11

In the bottom three, Southgate under pressure, where's it gone wrong at Boro wonders FanZoner Dan Gilgan.

Southgate urges togetherness
Sunday 11th January 21:27

Gareth Southgate is adamant that his players must stick together for the remainder of the season.

Southgate - Alves on the up
Saturday 29th November 18:17

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has poured praise on under-fire striker Afonso Alves.

Southgate offers Alves support
Sunday 23rd November 21:42

Gareth Southgate has urged Afonso Alves to keep working hard after he was booed off against Bolton.

Sidwell howler lets Boro in
Sunday 9th November 14:53

Tuncay Sanli made the most of a Steve Sidwell howler to bring home Boro's second away win of the season from Aston Villa.

Alves backed for goals
Friday 31st October 15:00

Gareth Southgate is confident Afonso Alves' goals will continue to flow as long as they continue to provide him with the chances.

Southgate puts faith in Alves
Monday 27th October 23:08

Gareth Southgate has challenged Afonso Alves to embark on a rich vein of form in front of goal.

Benni denies Boro
Saturday 25th October 17:15

An injury time header from Benni McCarthy saved Blackburn as they claimed a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough.

Alves remains upbeat
Saturday 18th October 11:41

Middlesbrough striker Afonso Alves remains confident he will soon be back on the goalscoring trail.

Alves relaxed over goal drought
Thursday 2nd October 15:34

Middlesbrough's record signing Afonso Alves insists he is not worried by his recent dip in form.

Southgate backing Alves
Tuesday 30th September 15:33

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has backed record signing Afonso Alves to soon be back on the goal trail.

O'Neil disbelief at Boro loss
Sunday 21st September 19:29

Boro midfielder Gary O'Neil admits he is in disbelief that his side failed to win at Sunderland.

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Rio's reward

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Ryan Parrish thinks Rio Ferdinand's new contract is recognition of an excellent season.

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