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Turnbull to leave Boro
Friday 5th June 16:31

Middlesbrough have confirmed Ross Turnbull will be leaving the club, but hope Matthew Bates will stay.

Gareth applauds Wheater loyalty
Friday 29th May 15:45

Gareth Southgate has expressed his delight at David Wheater's decision to stay with Middlesbrough.

Bates wants Premier role
Thursday 28th May 13:22

Middlesbrough's Matthew Bates has admitted he does not want to be playing in the Championship next season.

Hammers lead Bates chase
Wednesday 20th May 13:06

West Ham United have leapt to the front of the queue to land Middlesbrough's Matthew Bates, skysports.com understands.

Bates - Boro can survive
Wednesday 6th May 15:03

Matthew Bates is in no doubt about the importance of Middlesbrough's meeting with Newcastle.

Battle on for Boro keeper
Monday 4th May 10:11

Chelsea and Newcastle are both looking to sign Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull, skysports.com understands.

Southgate - Win was crucial
Saturday 11th April 18:42

Gareth Southgate hailed his players' efforts in the win over Hull but warned those standards need to be maintained.

Defensive errors gift Boro win
Saturday 11th April 14:02

Gareth Southgate's men claimed a vital win as Middlesbrough capitalised on errors to beat Hull 3-1.

Bates yet to agree Boro deal
Tuesday 17th March 10:08

Matthew Bates admits he is yet to agree a new contract with Middlesbrough.

Bates focused on battle
Friday 13th March 10:17

Matthew Bates is delighted to just be involved in Boro's battle to stay in the Premier League.

Boro waiting on Bates
Wednesday 11th March 19:04

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has hailed the impact being made by Matthew Bates.

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.

Bates boost for Boro
Wednesday 22nd October 13:14

Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates is hoping to be pushing for a first-team place before Christmas.

Horror show for Bates
Thursday 14th February 12:48

Matthew Bates' horrendous injury jinx has struck again with the news he needs yet more knee surgery.

Roeder admits loanees won't stay
Tuesday 5th February 16:58

Norwich boss Glenn Roeder has confirmed that there is no chance of acquiring any of the club's loan stars.

Bates signs Canaries deal
Thursday 31st January 08:20

Norwich have signed Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates on loan until 28th April.

Bates blow for Boro
Thursday 26th July 11:45

Middlesbrough have confirmed Matthew Bates faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Bates worry for Boro
Wednesday 25th July 12:40

Middlesbrough are sweating on the fitness of Matthew Bates.

Cruciate tear for Bates
Monday 27th November 19:15

Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates has suffered a torn cruciate ligament.

Injury worry for Bates
Sunday 26th November 12:59

Ipswich's on-loan defender Matthew Bates could require a lengthy lay-off.

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