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Gibson still committed to Boro

15 Jun 2009 - 08:00:37

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Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson insists he is totally committed to the club and has no plans to sell it.

A report in the Sunday Express claimed Gibson had decided to cut his ties with Boro following their relegation to the Championship.

However, Gibson has moved quickly to slam the story, saying: "This report is totally inaccurate.

"The club is not for sale. I'm absolutely committed to Middlesbrough Football Club and I'm going to stay with the club. The fans can ignore this silly report.

"I've made that absolutely clear in the recent past. My sole focus for Middlesbrough Football Club is getting us back in the Premier League. That's what we're all working towards and we believe we can do it."

Boro chief executive Keith Lamb added: "Steve and I have gone to extraordinary lengths recently to make it clear to the media that the club is not for sale and never has been.

"Steve's commitment remains as strong as ever. We wouldn't normally react to what has become known as football's 'silly season' but this is so wide of the mark it's important Boro fans know that Steve's loyalty to the club has never wavered."