Middlesbrough chairman Gibson denies club is for sale

MIDDLESBROUGH chairman Steve Gibson has strongly denied reports he is ready to sell the club.

The Sunday Express yesterday claimed the lifelong Boro fan was ready to end his day-to-day involvement with the club and invite outside investment following their relegation to the Championship.

But Gibson yesterday issued a strongly-worded statement insisting he is committed to restoring the Teessiders to the top flight.