Republic of Ireland 2 Austria 2

Swedish coach Erik Hamren has warned that Ireland will set out to be party poopers in Stockholm when the countries meet in a World Cup qualifier on Friday week.

Aston Villa 2 West Ham 1

A list of all the confirmed deadline day signings so far.

West Ham striker Andy Carroll could return to the squad for the Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham on Wednesday.

Kazakhstan 0 Austria 0

Kazakhstan 0 Austria 0

Germany rode their luck to beat Austria 2-1 and continue their perfect start to World Cup qualifying Group C in Vienna.

German club Hannover today announced they have signed Middlesbrough defender Emanuel Pogatetz on a three-year deal.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has warned potential buyers it will take an “exceptional” bid to persuade him to part with central defender Robert Huth.

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing faces months on the sidelines as his home-town club attempt to stage an unlikely escape from relegation.

David Wheater will be back for Middlesbrough’s must-win meeting with Aston Villa tomorrow.

MARK VIDUKA is hoping Alan Shearer can launch a long career as Newcastle manager by sparing the club from relegation.

Middlesbrough’s hopes of escaping relegation were dealt a blow today when it was confirmed record signing Afonso Alves will not play again this season.

Middlesbrough defender Andrew Taylor returns to the squad for Monday night’s derby showdown with Newcastle after recovering from injury.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate will check on a series of minor knocks before naming his side to face Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United tomorrow.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will welcome midfielder Gary O'Neil back from suspension for Sunday's Barclays Premier League trip to Arsenal.

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Brad Jones will face Fulham tomorrow despite dislocating his finger last week.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz has been ruled out for three weeks with a knee injury and will miss tomorrow’s Premier League match at home to Hull.

Middlesbrough are hopeful that defender Emanuel Pogatetz is not facing a lengthy lay-off after a scan revealed the extent of his knee injury.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has ordered his players to give the fans something to shout about as they head into their must-win clash with Hull.

MIDDLESBROUGH are reaching the point of no return.

Bolton 4 Middlesbrough 1

Stoke 1 Middlesbrough 0

Middlesbrough will be without suspended midfielder Matthew Bates for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Stoke.

DAVID MOYES wants to add the FA Cup to his February manager-of- the-month award.

Tottenham 4 Middlesbrough 0

Manchester City 1 Middlesbrough 0

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is hoping for better news on the fitness front as he prepares to put a patched-up side together for tomorrow’s FA Cup fourth round trip to Wolves.

Middlesbrough captain Emanuel Pogatetz is struggling to be fit for the Premier League trip to West Brom tomorrow.

JIMMY BULLARD is a man in demand.

German defender Robert Huth returns to the Middlesbrough squad for tomorrow’s trip to Hull in the Barclays Premier League.

Middlesbrough skipper Emanuel Pogatetz is facing a race against time to make Saturday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Hull.

Middlesbrough 0 Newcastle 0

Emanuel Pogatetz and Mido have both been passed fit for Middlesbrough’s Barclays Premier League clash with Bolton at the Riverside tomorrow.

Everton 1 Middlesbrough 1

Gareth Southgate has expressed his frustration at the prospect of losing key players to next week’s “futile” international friendlies.

Luiz Felipe Scolari brushed aside Chelsea’s injury problems after seeing his side do just that to Middlesbrough.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has claimed Jonny Evans is "guaranteed" a first-team berth at some point in the future.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate could be without three key players for the Barclays Premier League trip to Wigan.

ALEX FERGUSON insists his players understand the need for rotation at Manchester United even if they do not accept it.

Edwin van der Sar will return to duty for Manchester United against Bolton in the Barclays Premier League at Old Trafford tomorrow.

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate welcomes back Mido into his matchday squad for tomorrow’s home Barclays Premier League clash with West Brom.

Middlesbrough defender Emanuel Pogatetz has confirmed he is going to apologise to Manchester United midfielder Rodrigo Possebon for the tackle which saw the Brazilian teenager leave the pitch on a stretcher last night.