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LET'S HOPE STRACHAN'S MIND GAMES WORK FOR BORO - ComeOnBoro.com Former Boro player Derek Whyte backs Strachan - GazetteLive Agnew sees a change under Strachan - Northern Echo Bent has faith in Strachan - SkySports Marcus Bent joins Middlesbrough in dire straights - Telegraph.co.uk Speroni stars as Boro falter again - Times Online Strachan bemoans missed chances - SkySports Palace 1 Middlesbrough 0: Darren Ambrose continues hot streak as Gordon ... - Daily Mail Strachan still searching for win - SkySports Crystal Palace 1 Middlesbrough 0: match report - Telegraph.co.uk

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Match Pack: United We Stand YOUR comprehensive guide to what is just the fifth league meeting between the Boro and the Boro, compiled by GORDON COX and SAM LOUGHRAN. Work Wonders! COLIN COOPER says Boro must match Peterborough's effort and enthusiasm to get the win they need against the Championship strugglers this weekend. Boss's Tribute To Masked Man GORDON STRACHAN says he might consider issuing all his players with face masks it if makes them play as well as brave Emanuel Pogatetz! Follow The Leader GARY O'NEIL admits it was a surprise when he was handed the captain's armband last week, but it's a position he likes, in fact he relishes it. LINKED LIST: 19 Named OUR traditional watch on players reportedly interesting Boro returns with the first Linked List of Gordon Strachan's reign. Manny Eyes Boss's First Win EMANUEL POGATETZ says the Boro players are benefiting from Gordon Strachan's training regime and can't wait to get the new boss's first three points on the board. Boro Res 4 Grimsby Town Res 1 TWO goals from Marvin Emnes and one apiece from Andrew Taylor and Bruno Pilatos eased Boro's Reserves to a fifth successive win tonight, writes GORDON COX from the Riverside. Experience The Key Tonight THERE'S plenty of experience in the Middlesbrough Reserve side that takes on Grimsby at the Riverside tonight (kick-off 7pm). Why Gary's My Man GORDON STRACHAN has been explaining his decision to relieve David Wheater of the captaincy in favour of the more experienced Gary O'Neil. Aussie Star Is Boro Website Fan FORMER Boro star Paul Okon has revealed that he still keeps in touch with goings-on at Boro - by visiting the official website on a regular basis. Let's Get This Right NEWCASTLE'S 11th win of the season earlier this week has once again brought into focus the need for Boro to get back on track, says Julio Arca. Question Lindy BORO fans have the chance to question one the most respected players from the 1950s when Lindy Delapenha takes calls next Tuesday (December 1). More Loans Unlikely For Boro GORDON STRACHAN does not expect to bring in any more loan signings but he is already making plans to strengthen his squad in January. Boro U18s 4 Barnsley U18s 1 TWO goals from Danny Hawkins saw Boro U18s come from behind to beat Barnsley and move second in the table, writes GORDON COX from Rockliffe Park. Batesy Gets The Tiger Treatment MATTHEW BATES is stepping up his rehab after the fourth cruciate injury of his career with a trip to the physio who treated golf superstar Tiger Woods in the USA.

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Redknapp backs Grant to succeed Ex-Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp believes Avram Grant is the right man to lead Pompey to Premier League safety. Manager's job never my intention - Grant Newly-appointed Portsmouth boss Avram Grant says it was never his intention to take over the manager's job when he became director of football for a second time back in October. Gazza and Shearer back Newcastle-Gateshead Newcastle and England legends Paul Gascoigne and Alan Shearer talk up Newcastle-Gateshead's chances of becoming a host city in England's 2018 World Cup bid. Grant was a safety net - Claridge Football pundit Steve Claridge says Avram Grant was "manager in waiting" at Portsmouth, after the former director of football replaced Paul Hart as boss. Does Andy Reid have the X Factor? Sunderland's Andy Reid performs Snow Patrol's Run as part of a charity fashion show event organised by the club. Cities submit 2018 Cup venue bids BBC Sport's Joe Wilson reports from Wembley as the 15 cities hoping to be part of England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup finals submit their cases for inclusion. Possible 2018 legacy for 2012 stadium Lord Coe says the beauty of the proposed 2012 Olympic stadium is its adaptability, and a successful 2018 World Cup bid could be part of the legacy. Everton chief disappointed with ground decision Everton chief executive Robert Elstone gives his reaction to the government's decision to reject plans for a proposed £400m stadium and retail development. Ancelotti delighted to win group Carlo Ancelotti praises the performance of his Chelsea team after their 1-0 win at Porto ensured they qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League as group winners. Ferguson pleased by display despite defeat Sir Alex Ferguson admits a lack of composure in front of goal cost his young Manchester United team after losing 1-0 against Besiktas at Old Trafford.