Ben Gibson was linked with a move to a number of big Premier League sides last season.
Defender Ben Gibson has signed a new five-year deal with Middlesbrough, the Championship side have announced.
The 24-year-old progressed through the youth ranks at the Riverside Stadium club and has spent time on loan at Plymouth, York and Tranmere.
“We’re delighted to announce that Ben Gibson has signed a new five-year contract with the club,” Middlesbrough said in a statement on the club’s official website.
“Having been with Boro since the age of 10, and risen through the ranks of the Academy…

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Steve Agnew talks Middlesbrough’s disappointing season and praises their fight against Southampton.

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson, nephew of the club’s president, calls being relegated the worst moment of his life.
When Martin Atkinson puts the whistle to his lips for the final time this season on Sunday, there will be few Middlesbrough fans sorry to see the curtains fall on their Premier League campaign. With just a paltry five wins and 27 goals to show for their 37 game in the top flight so far, the thoughts of the faithful have long since moved on to how a promotion push can be mounted next term.

Developments at the brighter end of the table, however, have offered Boro a final chance to make an impact….

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Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson, nephew of the club’s president, calls being relegated the worst moment of his life.

Chelsea cruised to a home win to cement their table lead and see Middlesbrough relegated from the Premier League.

As Chelsea run away with the Premier League title, the FC crew are left disappointed by the lack of quality behind them.

Nemanja Matic refuses to view the Premier League title as a guarantee and vows that Chelsea will battle until the finish. Middlesbrough captain Ben Gibson said Monday’s 3-0 loss to Chelsea was “the lowest point of my life” as their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed with two games to play.
After just one season in the top flight, Boro will return to the Championship, where they spent the previous seven campaigns. The club matched a record with their fourth relegation from the Premier League.
Goals from Diego Costa, Marcos Alonso and Nemanja Matic — all through the legs of Boro keeper Brad Guzan — sealed…

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Managers are being sacked midseason more frequently due to the high stakes involved, according to Paul Mariner.

Manchester United overtake Arsenal for 5th as Jose Mourinho’s men see off Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
With just 10 games to go and 30 points left to play for, Middlesbrough face a season-defining fixture away at the Liberty Stadium as they take on Swansea City on Sunday. To stand any real chance of beating a straight relegation back down to the Championship, Boro need to build on their solitary win on the road and surely must go back to basics in order to do so.
This week’s big news on Teesside is the return of former Real Madrid star and local lad Jonathan Woodgate into a coaching role with the…

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The FC crew discuss why England tend to look sharp in qualifying but struggle when it comes time to play in the World Cup.

Young English talent has perhaps its best chance of breaking into and succeeding with the senior side for some time, give…

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The FC crew discuss where the bar is set for England’s expectations in the 2018 Russia World Cup.
After a few seasons starring in the Championship and being part of the impressive back four that helped propel Middlesbrough back to the Premier League in 2016, Ben Gibson has won his first call-up to the England squad. 
The battling centre-back is one of Boro’s greatest assets and attracted the attention of Chelsea back in the January transfer window, but what else should you know about the man?
1. He’s the nephew of the Boro chairman
One of the most notable things about Gibson is that…

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Ben Gibson (centre) has impressed for Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson is on the list of English players Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola is keen to sign in the summer, sources close to City have told ESPN FC.
On Tuesday, Guardiola told a news conference he wanted to bring more English players to the Etihad Stadium.
Gibson figures highly in Guardiola’s thinking, with City planning to bring in defensive reinforcements.
He has impressed in his first season in the Premier League and his performances have put him in contention…

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A Marko Arnautovic brace was enough for Stoke to comfortably see off an underwhelming Middlesbrough.

A Marko Arnautovic brace was enough for Stoke to comfortably see off an underwhelming Middlesbrough.

Mark Hughes commends Stoke’s bounce back this week against Middlesbrough, after their hammering against Spurs last week.
Middlesbrough’s woes continue with relegation seeming ever more likely after a lacklustre display at the bet365 Stadium. Despite fielding a positive-looking lineup, Aitor Karanka’s men barely turned up in the first half and struggled to compete in the middle of the park. When Ben Gibson’s goal was ruled out for offside midway through the second half, another Boro defeat looked cut and dried, and Stoke barely needed to step out of second gear to collect all three points.
Positives
Left-back Fabio…

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