Boro have told fans who attended the FA Cup quarter-final against Everton, they have first refusal on tickets for the semi-final against Arsenal. Tickets will go on sale to Fans with a stub from the game on Friday. Fans must bring with them an address envelope for F.A reasons.

Robbie Mustoe is still to sign a new contract after the club offered him a new one year deal sometime ago.

Alen Boksic is struggling to be fit for the Villa game this weekend. The Croatian missed the win at Derby on Monday after complaining about stiffness.