A PARALYSED former professional footballer is helping Middlesbrough scout players by rating them using a system of blinks.

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson hopes to finally unveil Gordon Strachan as the club’s new manager on Monday.

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson was today finalising his move to appoint Gordon Strachan as the club's new manager.

Middlesbrough skipper Gareth Southgate has been named player of the year by the north-east Football Writers’ Association.