Robbie Stockdale has been back in full training for a couple of weeks but is yet to feature for the First Team. He could of had a useful run-out for the Reserves tomorrow night against Man. United, but the game at Altrincham has been postponed because of a frozen pitch.
George Boateng has targeted the home game agianst Aston Villa for his return his cartlidge operation. The ex-Villa star injured his knee in the match at Arsenal just before Christmas.
Ugo Ehiogu has been released from hospital and is convalescing at home. The Boro defender sustained two broken ribs and a punctured lung in a clash with Blackburn's Brad Friedel on New Year's Day. He is unlikely to return before the end of February.
Mark Wilson is the latest casualty on the treatment table, he injured his back against Chelsea in the FA Cup. With a suspension to serve this weekend and a free weekend in a fortnight he should not miss too much football.
There is no news on Alen Boksic who has featured in the last two games, so he is due a 'rest', although I would expect him to be in contention this week against Southampton and maybe miss the trip to Fulham.