Colchester accept Boro Yeates bid

Published : 25 Jun 2009 14:30:42Rss feed

Middlesbrough are holding talks with Colchester winger Mark Yeates after the clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.The former Republic of Ireland Under-21 man, 24, has scored 21 goals in 81 games for the U's following his move from Spurs two years ago. Boro boss Gareth Southgate told the club website: "I want players who have played in the Championship and who have a hunger to play in the Premier League. "We want a mixture of hunger, energy and quality." He added: "We feel we are close to .... read more