Batistuta open to managing Middlesbrough
Gabriel Batistuta has told ESPN FC he is open to managing Middlesbrough, but added that the Championship side have yet to make any contact.
2019 Schedule
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1-2-2, 17th in English League Championship
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Mikel considering Premier League offers - source
John Obi Mikel is close to a return to the Premier League with a source telling ESPN FC that the ex-Chelsea star is considering multiple offers.
Mikel returns to Nigeria squad ahead of Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria's release of their provisional squad for the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday was marked by one notable return, that of John Obi Mikel.
Middlesbrough keep play-off hopes alive (1:06)
Norwich's seventh straight win puts promotion in sight (0:57)
Mikel's absence is the elephant in the Super Eagles' room
Nigeria's captain has not been involved with the Super Eagles since the World Cup in Russia. But the team does not appear to have missed its leader.
Newport County 2-0 Middlesbrough: Newport secure Man City clash (2:07)
Middlesbrough sign Mikel on short-term deal
Middlesbrough have signed former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel on a short-term deal as they chase promotion to the Premier League.
Middlesbrough 1-1 Millwall: Hugill penalty salvages point (1:19)
Middlesbrough 5-0 Peterborough: Wing scores beauty (0:45)
Boro to field youngest and oldest ever players
Middlesbrough are poised to field both the club's youngest and oldest ever players alongside each other this weekend.
Middlesbrough 0-1 Burton Albion: Hesketh sends Brewers to semis (1:19)
Middlesbrough 0-3 Aston Villa: Villa continue winning ways (1:41)
Brentford 1-2 Middlesbrough: Boro prevail (2:11)
Leeds march on with Rotherham victory
Leeds United's revolution under Marcelo Bielsa continued on Saturday as they maintained their perfect start to the season in the Championship.
Wolves complete move for Boro's Traore
Traore, 22, spent the last two seasons at the Riverside Stadium, scoring five goals and providing 10 assists last season.
Burnley sign Middlesbrough centre-back Gibson
Burnley have completed their first signing of the transfer window, bringing in defender Ben Gibson from Middlesbrough.
Aston Villa hold off Boro to reach Wembley
Villa will face Fulham in the final at Wembley on May 26 as they look to end a two-year Premier League exile.
Jedinak puts Villa in driving seat vs. Boro
Mile Jedinak headed Aston Villa a step closer to the Premier League as they beat Middlesbrough 1-0 in the first leg of the Championship playoff.
2019-20 LC Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 13 |
| Swansea City | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 13 |
| Charlton Athletic | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
| Bristol City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 10 |
| Fulham | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +5 | 9 |
| Preston North End | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 9 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +3 | 9 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +2 | 9 |
| Nottingham Forest | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 8 |
| Millwall | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 8 |
| Reading | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 7 |
| Cardiff City | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| Birmingham City | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 7 |
| Derby County | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Middlesbrough | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| Luton Town | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| Brentford | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| Hull City | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| Barnsley | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| Wigan Athletic | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 3 |
| Huddersfield Town | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 1 |
| Stoke City | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 1 |
2019-20 Team LeadersEnglish League Championship
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsEnglish League Championship
Goal Difference-1Tied-13th
Goals Scored5Tied-15th
Assists59th
Goals Conceded6Tied-11th