Tony Pulis has said he is excited by the “real challenge” at Middlesbrough after being appointed as manager following the sacking of Garry Monk. Pulis told the club’s website: “I wanted a challenge - a real challenge - and this reminds me so much of Stoke when I went there with Peter Coates. Gibson said: “We’re delighted to appoint Tony as our new manager. “We’re excited by this appointment and by what Tony can bring to this football club. There was strong interest from two other clubs, and we’re delighted Tony has decided to join us.

Source: The Irish Times December 26, 2017 12:33 UTC