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Championship verdict: Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson's promise of 'smashing' the division isn't happening under Garry Monk as Mick McCarthy says he won't be attending Ipswich's Christmas party with his players

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After another busy weekend of Championship football, Sportsmail's AMITAI WINEHOUSE reflects on the action...

ZERO OF THE WEEK

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson promised his side would 'smash' the division this season. A summer spend of around £50million and the appointment of Garry Monk seemed to back his words up with actions. But Boro are down in 10th, have lost three of their last four matches and, on Saturday, lost 2-1 to Millwall. They are steadily falling behind a tight pack chasing the play-offs. Monk needs to improve, and soon.

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson said his side would 'smash' the Championship
Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson said his side would 'smash' the Championship

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

'You're kidding me aren't you?