Juande upbeat

Juande Ramos refused to be too downcast after the 2-1 defeat at Middlesbrough.

The opening goal grew increasingly vital as the game progressed at the Riverside and Middlesbrough struck first via David Wheater in the 71st minute.

That gave the home side momentum and ex-Spur Mido doubled their lead with 10 minutes left. Robert Huth's own goal in added time proved just a consolation.

"Our hopes and aspirations are still very much intact," insisted Head Coach