As things stand, Boro look set for a comfortable top-half finish, but could slip as low as 13th if they don't finish their season with a couple of solid results.
Speaking after last weekend's confident 3-1 win over relegation-battlers Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough teenager Josh Coburn thanked his manager for having faith in him, following a game that saw him score his first goal for the club. He said: “I’m pretty speechless really, it’s what dreams are made of.
All through the academy you just dream of this, it’s a shame the fans aren’t here but it’s obviously good to get the three points as well.. “He’s (Warnock) been massive for me to be fair.
“He’s put me in with the first team, helped me with little things in training, just little movements and stuff and obviously that’s where the goal came from. Obviously I scored the goal and it’s all thanks to him for giving me the opportunity.”
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Middlesbrough and the rest of the Championship, as the build-up to this weekend's action continues:
9. Diedhiou could snub Boro to stay put
Sources close to Bristol City have suggested that Middlesbrough could miss out on Robins striker Famara Diedhiou, as the player has a contract offer on the table from his current club, and has settled in the city since joining in 2017. (Bristol Post) Photo: Paul Harding
10. Clarets keen on Collins
Burnley are rumoured to be lining up a £9m raid for Stoke City defender Nathan Collins, who looks set to secure a move to the top tier this summer. Manchester United and Arsenal have both been linked with the player previously. (Football Insider) Photo: Gareth Copley