Next up, Boro will be looking to bounce back in midweek, when they face Swansea City - a side they’ve beaten just once in their last ten meetings - at the Riverside Stadium on Wednesday evening. For now, here’s all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Cowley among front-runners for Sunderland job
Gus Poyet, Danny Cowley and Paul Cook have emerged as the bookies’ early favourites for the Sunderland job, following Phil Parkinson’s sacking on Sunday. (SkyBet) Photo: George Wood
2. Blues boss urges fan patience
Following Birmingham City’s five straight game without a win, manager Aitor Karanka has urged the club’s supporters to remain patient, and insisted he’s the right man for the club on a long-term basis. (FourFourTwo) Photo: James Chance
3. Rams eye Longstaff
Derby County have been tipped to pursue a January move for Newcastle United midfielder Matty Longstaff. He’s likely to leave on loan in the pursuit of first-team football. (Mirror) Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Rovers target could leave in January
Blackburn Rovers-linked defender Cedric Kipre has been tipped to leave West Brom on loan in January. The defender hasn’t played for the Baggies since joining them in September. (The 72) Photo: Pool