George Boateng

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The Ghana-born Holland international arrived at the Riverside in August 2002 for £5million from Aston Villa and was appointed captain by new manager Gareth Southgate in July 2006. He spent three years at Villa Park after signing from midlands rivals Coventry in 1999. Began in a wide role but settled into central midfield where he is most effective. Loves the challenge and pace of the English game. Strong, consistent and relishes the 50-50 tackles.

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Hull City midfielder George Boateng has stressed the importance of the Tigers returning to winning ways against Bolton Wanderers at the weekend. Phil Brown's side have suffered successive defeats against last season's Champions League finalists Chelsea and Manchester United and former Middlesbrough star Boateng is determined to taste victory again as soon as possible. "Regardless of whether... [more»]

Hull City midfielder George Boateng has hailed the influence of Tigers boss Phil Brown as a key factor to the club's superb start to life in the Premier League. City currently occupy third place in the table, having taken 17 points from eight games and having lost just once. Summer recruit Boateng told the Hull Daily Mail: "He comes across very nice but he doesn't take nonsense. He sees all of... [more»]

Hull City are hopeful that George Boateng and Anthony Gardner could return from injury in time to face Newcastle United on Saturday. Veteran midfielder Boateng has been out of action since picking up a thigh problem in the season-opening victory over Fulham three weeks ago. "George has been with a physiotherapist department that the national team of Holland uses over in Amsterdam" manager Phil... [more»]

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will keep his options open with regards to several unsettled players as he looks to improve his squad for the new season. Southgate has already allowed Fabio Rochemback, Gaizka Mendieta and Dong-Gook Lee to leave the Riverside Stadium this summer, while goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer also left for Fulham after rejecting a new contract. Midfield duo George Boateng... [more»]

Middlesbrough midfielder George Boateng has revealed his interest in joining either Celtic or Rangers this summer. The 32-year-old midfielder's future on Teesside has been unclear since he hinted that his six-year stay could be moving towards a close during the January transfer window. The veteran former Aston Villa and Netherlands midfielder was stripped of the club captaincy by manager... [more»]