Christie, Riggott reunited with McClaren at Middlesbrough

MIDDLESBROUGH have captured highly-rated striker Malcolm Christie and his Derby team-mate Chris Riggott which will mean them reuniting with their former coach Steve McClaren.

The terms of the deal for the duo was finalised yesterday and the two players were at the Riverside to watch Boro's amazing 5-2 home defeat to Aston Villa last night. They are understood to have moved to Middlesbrough on loan deals with a view to permanent transfers in the summer.

Christie, 23, is considered one of the best forwards outside the Premiership while Riggott, 22, has been one of the mainstays of the Derby defence.