Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan is facing up to the prospect of being without key midfielder Barry Robson for the next three games following his sending-off against Portsmouth. The Scotland international was controversially dismissed towards the end of Saturday's 2-2 npower Championship draw with Pompey for apparently retaliating after being caught by Aaron Mokoena. Strachan told the Evening Gazette: "Robson was set up. His response was the result of his natural enthusiasm. "He has been our best player over the last few games, so of course we are going to miss him." Robson will miss the games against Leeds, Nottingham Forest and Norwich as Boro attempt to end a three-match winless run.
Source: PA
Source: PA