Boro Mania

A young Boro reserve side blitzed their way past Sheffield Wednesday in the totsportcasino.com League Cup, winning 5-0 at the Riverside Stadium.

Middlesbrough academy product Jonathan Franks has been included in the England U19 squad to play a friendly with Germany at Colchester United’s Weston Homes Community Stadium on Tuesday November 18

Matthew Bates made his second Reserve Team appearence last night as Martin Scott’s side were beaten 2-1 by Wigan at the Robin Park Arena.

Middlesbrough predict a bright future ahead for Jason Steele, an England youth international goalkeeper hailing from Newton Aycliffe.

A decent sized crowd and a good number of Newcastle fans, all eager to see Joey Barton, were present at Central Avenue in Billingham to see Newcastle reserves beat Boro reserves 4-1 last night.

The Academy side undeservedly lost for the first time in five games this afternoon after conceding a late winner at table topping Derby County.

Jordan Robinson is a 17-year-old central defender from Yarm currently playing for Middlesbrough FC’s academy team.

James Cronesberry (known as Jamma) is a young midfielder player, predominantly used as a wide player so far in his Boro career, who has been catching the eye for the Academy and in brief appearances for the reserves.

Middlesbrough reserve striker Tom Craddock continued his fantastic form by following up his hat-trick against Sunderland and brace against Hull by scoring another two goals away to Everton reserves

Josh Walker is a versatile defensive midfielder, he has captained England at U16, U17 and U18 levels.