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Gibson - Boro can't compete
Friday 22nd February 17:26

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson says there is no chance the club will be able to compete with the likes of Manchester United.

Downing - Give Alves time
Thursday 21st February 09:39

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing knows Afonso Alves will need time to settle on Teesside.

Aliadiere lifted by Alves deal
Monday 11th February 08:34

Jeremie Aliadiere admits the record signing of Afonso Alves has given Middlesbrough a boost.

Southgate hits back at Woody
Sunday 10th February 12:15

Gareth Southgate has hit back at Jonathan Woodgate after the defender claimed Middlesbrough lacked ambition.

Alves in at the deep end
Saturday 9th February 18:44

Gareth Southgate has been forced to throw Afonso Alves into Premier League action sooner than he would have liked.

Southgate ponders Alves debut
Friday 8th February 18:03

Gareth Southgate will speak with Afonso Alves before handing the Brazilian his debut against Fulham on Saturday.

Alves - I will deliver
Thursday 7th February 15:59

Afonso Alves is convinced he will be a success in the Premier League once he has settled in England.

Boro set to unleash Alves
Wednesday 6th February 13:38

Afonso Alves has expressed his delight at finalising his move to Middlesbrough from Heerenveen.

Southgate offers Alves support
Wednesday 6th February 11:16

Gareth Southgate has vowed to support Boro new boy Afonso Alves in any legal battle with AZ.

Alves gains visa
Tuesday 5th February 15:23

Afonso Alves will arrive in England on Wednesday to begin his Middlesbrough career after obtaining his visa.

Alves ready for Boro challenge
Monday 4th February 15:23

Middlesbrough's new record signing Afonso Alves cannot wait to start his career in England.

Sensible Southgate
Friday 1st February 17:40

Andy Gray says Gareth Southgate is an astute young manager who has Boro heading in the right direction.

Fourth Tyne lucky
Friday 1st February 13:44

Matt Le Tissier expects Newcastle to get their first goal - and win - of the new Keegan era against Middlesbrough.

Alkmaar call for Alves ban
Friday 1st February 12:14

AZ Alkmaar want Afonso Alves to be banned from playing for Middlesbrough for the rest of the season.

Defoe in as Benjani stays put
Friday 1st February 07:21

Jermain Defoe's switch to Pompey was the big move on transfer deadline day after Manchester City were thwarted in their Benjani bid.

Boro seal record Alves deal
Thursday 31st January 23:23

Middlesbrough have completed the club record signing of Brazilian striker Afonso Alves from Heerenveen.

Alves wins work permit
Thursday 31st January 15:44

Afonso Alves has moved a step closer to his move to Middlesbrough after being granted a work permit.

Roma make late Alves bid
Wednesday 30th January 22:21

Reports from Holland claim that Roma have made a late bid to snatch Afonso Alves from under the noses of Middlesbrough.

Boro close on record deal
Monday 28th January 08:20

Middlesbrough and Heerenveen are yet to agree a deal for Afonso Alves but a deal is finally close to be completed.

Boro creep closer to Alves deal
Saturday 26th January 22:24

Gareth Southgate is 'hopeful' Boro are close to reaching an agreement with Heerenveen for Afonso Alves.

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