IT'S true what they say about derbies - send the form file to the recycle bin. KEN DALY looks at 107 years of Tees-Toon torment.

SEND in your questions for Willo Flood as he takes part in the latest website Q&A session.

BORO'S training sessions this week have concentrated on doubling the number of chances created as they look to end the current lean patch in front of goal.

JONATHAN FRANKS says he's growing in confidence all the time, with encouraging words from team-mates and coaching staff giving him the self-belief he needs.

COLIN COOPER is hoping for some positive news from the treatment room over the next few days as Boro begin the build-up to the Riverside's biggest game of the season.

A SPIRITED display from a very youthful Boro side wasn't enough as Stokesley won this North Riding Senior Cup tie to end the club's three-season reign as holders, writes SHAUN WILSON.

RHYS WILLIAMS was delighted to emerge from his comeback unscathed, although hugely disappointed he couldn't help Boro get something from the game.

JEREMIE ALIADIERE broke his toe in Saturday's defeat at Cardiff City and is likely to be out of action for six weeks.

ENGLAND youth international goalkeeper Jason Steele received warm praise from manager Ian Sampson after a Man of the Match display in Northampton Town's 3-1 win at Port Vale.

BORO U18s are without a win in five and had a man sent-off for the second week running as they lost this local derby.

DAVID WHEATER was left cursing his luck after having a third goal disallowed this season - and he doesn't believe any of them should have been chalked off.

CARDIFF CITY have experienced a thoroughly forgettable February, but coach Steve Agnew knows they're above Boro in the table for a reason.

THE city of Cardiff was the scene of both the greatest day and two of the most humiliating ones - until 1986, anyway - in the history of Middlesbrough. KEN DALY looks at the extreme highs and lows.

BORO'S medical staff will check on the fitness of players who have been on international duty and those returning to fitness, ahead of the trip to Cardiff City.

YOUR comprehensive guide to the 46th league meeting between Cardiff City and the Boro, compiled by GORDON COX and SAM LOUGHRAN.

WILLO FLOOD says there is a genuine belief in the dressing room that Boro will still make the play-offs this season.

BARRY ROBSON played a key role in Scotland's first friendly win on home soil in 14 years last night, while Chris Killen was also in international action.

TWO sublime goals from England schoolboy striker Jake Fowler helped Boro reach the North Riding Senior Cup semi-final by beating Pickering Town in a penalty shootout thriller, writes SHAUN WILSON.

FOUR Boro players are hoping to be in international action tonight.

STEPHEN McMANUS is thoroughly enjoying the challenge of football south of the border, and his steely gaze is set on the prize of regaining Boro's Premier League status.

BORO youngsters Bruno Pilatos and David Atkinson have helped England U17s win the Algarve Tournament for the second time in three years.

A STOPPAGE time save from Jason Steele helped earn Northampton Town a 2-1 win over Cheltenham Town, while Josh Walker also tasted debut success.

SCOTT McDONALD has had injections to try to clear up the injury that ruled him out of Saturday's victory over QPR, a game Gordon Strachan believes would have suited him perfectly.

BORO U18s experienced a bittersweet afternoon against Huddersfield Town, writes GORDON COX from Rockliffe Park.