Middlesbrough midfielder Gaizka Mendieta could still leave Teesside before the end of the season, according to Boro manager Gareth Southgate.

ANGRY Alex Ferguson turned on his defenders in the aftermath of the shambolic 4-1 defeat at Middlesbrough and warned a repeat performance against Lille on Wednesday would probably end Manchester United’s Champions League quest.

Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren refused to countenance talk of Champions League football on Teesside after seeing his side ease their way into the top four with victory over Aston Villa.

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Middlesbrough have called a press conference at 1pm today to reveal the latest part of Steve McClaren’s jigsaw.