Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate made is asking their supporters to play their part in Boro's survival battle. "The fans have been brilliant all season and we need them to be even more vocal now, if that's possible. If we can repeat the noise levels that we got against Liverpool, then that would be fantastic.
"They cheered every tackle that day. When we were driving forward they responded, and when we began to tire towards the end they kept us going.
"That's the kind of atmosphere players love to hear and they react to it.
"We are well aware that the players have to give the fans something to shout about, but I'm sure we will lack nothing in passion on Saturday. If we could fill the ground for the Portsmouth game, then the fans could drive us on in what is an important game for us. The bigger the crowd, the better - and the more noise the better."