Next up, Neil Warnock's side travel to take on table-toppers Bristol City at Ashton Gate tonight, in what should be a tough test for Boro against Dean Holden's side. For now, here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Rose 'turned down' Hornets
Watford are said to have missed out on signing Spurs defender Danny Rose on deadline day, with the player believed to be unwilling to make the drop down to the Championship. (The Athletic) Photo: Justin Setterfield
2. Farke focuses on ruthless streak
Norwich City boss Daniel Farke has claimed the key to his side winning the league back in 2019 was their ability to grind out wins, and back his side to recapture their ruthless streak in the current campaign. (Club website) Photo: Stephen Pond
3. Barnsley squad fully behind caretaker boss
Barnsley striker Cauley Woodrow has revealed his side are fully behind caretaker boss Adam Murray, as uncertainty remains over whether he will keep the job on a permanent basis. (Yorkshire Post) Photo: George Wood
4. Bent lauds Hammers' Hornet capture
Ex-footballer Darren Bent has branded West Ham's capture of Watford defender Craig Dawson on loan as "fantastic", and backed the Hammers to continue improving after a strong end to the transfer window. (Football Insider) Photo: Julian Finney