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Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson will have no qualms about sacking defender Abel Xavier if he loses his appeal against an 18-month drugs ban.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2005

Xavier protests innocence after drugs test

MIDDLESBROUGH defender Abel Xavier has protested his innocence over his failed drugs test and said he never ‘intentionally doped’ himself.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2005

Rochemback ready for Boro action

Brazilian midfielder Fabio Rochemback returns to the Middlesbrough squad for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership trip to Wigan.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2005

Boro boss dreaming of Euro elite

MANAGER Steve McClaren takes a second shot at UEFA Cup glory with Middlesbrough admitting this season’s dream is to take the club into the Champions League.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2005

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