Boro are just one point from the top of the table, and won at the Riverside last night to put their promotion push back on track. But the ICI smog obviously got to chairman Steve Gibson.

The Middlesbrough chairman told Gareth Southgate he was "relieved of his duties" on after the 2-0 win over Derby.

Boro statement: "Middlesbrough FC have tonight announced that manager Gareth Southgate has been relieved of his position with immediate effect.

"Football consultant Alan Smith will also be leaving the club as part of the change."