By Borofan - Football Network January 6 2009 While the Middlesbrough board looked upon this bid as little more than a joke it has been confirmed that on the 5th Downing's official transfer request had been considered before being rejected - and Keith Lamb, Boro's Chief Executive revealed that Tottenham had made an improved offer before the denial of Downings request to leave the club. More..
Middlesbrough Headlines from the BBC
Boro determined to keep Downing
Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing hands in a written transfer request less than a year after signing a new five-year contract at the Riverside Stadium.
FA Cup fourth round draw
Liverpool will host Everton in the FA Cup fourth round, while Manchester United will face Spurs and Nottingham Forest visit Derby.
Middlesbrough 2-1 Barrow
An Afonso Alves brace ensures Middlesbrough progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Barrow boss eyes agony for Boro
Barrow co-manager Dave Bayliss hopes that his side can capitalise on the despondent mood surrounding Middlesbrough in Saturday's FA Cup tie.
Bates delighted with Boro return
Middlesbrough defender Matthew Bates confesses his delight at returning to first-team action with the club for the first time since October 2006.
Man Utd 1-0 Middlesbrough
Manchester United keep up the pressure on Liverpool and Chelsea as Dimitar Berbatov's goal gives them victory over plucky Middlesbrough.