#middlesbrough

#middlesbrough

Rob had signed a three-year contract with ourselves during the summer, but after he made it clear he was keen to join Wolves, we reluctantly agreed a figure of compensation for both himself and one of his first team coaches, Harry Watling. On Saturday the Riverside came together as one, players, staff, and supporters, and you could feel the sense of unity which is at the core of our club. To everyone involved, we would like to say thank you.

Middlesbrough returned to the top of the Championship table after holding on for a 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town. Morgan Whittaker's second-half strike proved the difference at the Riverside Stadium, where a Cedric Kipre own-goal put the hosts in front, before a late Dara O'Shea header proved academic for the visitors.

Crystal Palace are reportedly leading the race to sign Middlesbrough's highly-rated young midfielder Hayden Hackney, who has impressed in the Championship.