Middlesbrough Football Club News

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• Founded:1876
• Manager:Tony Mowbray

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Boro recall Johnson

16 Nov 2007 - 11:20:56

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Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has decided to recall Adam Johnson from his successful loan spell at Watford.

The 20-year-old midfielder has scored five times in his 12 appearances for the Hornets, helping Adrian Boothroyd's side move to the top of the Championship table.

Boothroyd had been keen to keep Johnson, who told Watford's official website: "The fans have been excellent to me at Watford.

"It's always nice to know the fans appreciate what you're doing and I appreciate what they're doing.

"I've been impressed by the club and the way everything is run. Everyone knows what they have to do and they do it, the manager has drilled into everyone what they have to do.

"I played 11 games in a row, which I've never done in competitive football at senior level ever. The most I played for Middlesbrough is two games in a row.

"But I've come to Watford and hopefully I've proven to people that I can do it week-in, week-out and get the minutes under my belt so I'm just grateful to Watford for giving me my chance."

Johnson has made 18 first-team starts for Boro and 20 appearances from the substitute's bench, and also spent a brief spell on loan with Leeds United last term.