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{{For|a season-by-season record of league and cup performances|List of Middlesbrough F.C. seasons}}Formation and early years (1876–1914)
(File:MIddlesbrough FC League Performance.svg|thumb|right|Chart showing the progress of Middlesbrough’s league finishes since the 1899–1900 season)Middlesbrough were formed in 1876, and won the FA Amateur Cup in 1895 and again in 1898. The club turned professional in 1889, but reverted to amateur status in 1892.BOOK, Glasper, Harry, Middlesbrough A Complete Record 1876–1989, 1989, Breedon Books Sport, 0-907969-53-4, They turned professional permanently in 1899.WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~51936,00.html, Club History – Birth of The Boro: 1876–1902, 14 February 2014, Middlesbrough F.C., dead,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~51936,00.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20131116054519www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~51936,00.html,">web.archive.org/web/20131116054519www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~51936,00.html, 16 November 2013, After three seasons, they won promotion to the First Division, where they would remain for the next {{nowrap|22 years}}.In 1903, the club moved to Ayresome Park, their home for the next {{nowrap|92 years}}. In 1905, the club sanctioned the transfer of Alf Common for £1,000, a record fee.NEWS,www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/battling-boro-125-years-3842065, Battling with the Boro for 125 years, Evening Gazette, 21 October 2003, 14 February 2014,www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/battling-boro-125-years-3842065," title="web.archive.org/web/20140221171201www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/battling-boro-125-years-3842065,">web.archive.org/web/20140221171201www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/battling-boro-125-years-3842065, 21 February 2014, live, In the same year, Tim Williamson became the first Middlesbrough player to play international football.Over these early years in the top flight, their form fluctuated greatly, rising to sixth in 1907–08WEB, Football League Seasons - 1907-08,www.englandfootballonline.com/Seas1900-39/1907-08/1907-08FL.html, 2024-02-29, www.englandfootballonline.com, before dropping to 17th two seasons later.WEB, Football League Seasons - 1909-10,www.englandfootballonline.com/Seas1900-39/1909-10/1909-10FL.html, 2024-02-29, www.englandfootballonline.com, The club rose to their highest league finish to date, third, in 1913–14.WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~352488,00.html, Club History – Early Years: 1903-World War II, 14 February 2014, Middlesbrough F.C., dead,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~352488,00.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140223004856www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~352488,00.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140223004856www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~352488,00.html, 23 February 2014, The First World War soon intervened, and football was suspended.Ups and downs (1914–1966)
Before league football resumed, Middlesbrough won the Northern Victory League,WEB, Statistics, History and Records - from TheStatCat,www.thestatcat.co.uk/Season.aspx?SeasonID=40, 2024-02-29, www.thestatcat.co.uk, but the team were unable to maintain their previous form and finished the 1919–20 season in mid-table. They remained in the First Division for the next few seasons, but were relegated in 1923–24 after finishing bottom, 10 points adrift of their nearest rivals.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=’10 points adrift of their nearest rivals’ does not appear to be in the source.}}WEB,www.middlesbrough-mad.co.uk/league_history/middlesbrough/index.shtml, League history, Middlesbrough Mad, 14 February 2014,www.middlesbrough-mad.co.uk/league_history/middlesbrough/index.shtml," title="web.archive.org/web/20140402203416www.middlesbrough-mad.co.uk/league_history/middlesbrough/index.shtml,">web.archive.org/web/20140402203416www.middlesbrough-mad.co.uk/league_history/middlesbrough/index.shtml, 2 April 2014, live, Three seasons later, they won the Division Two title. During that season, debutant George Camsell, who had signed from Third Division North side Durham City the previous season, finished with a record 59 league goals, which included nine hat-tricks. He would continue as top scorer for each of the next 10 seasons.WEB,www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-legends/2007/07/27/george-camsell-84229-19531247/, George Camsell, gazettelive.co.uk, 26 May 2008,www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-legends/2007/07/27/george-camsell-84229-19531247/," title="web.archive.org/web/20071103124051www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-legends/2007/07/27/george-camsell-84229-19531247/,">web.archive.org/web/20071103124051www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-legends/2007/07/27/george-camsell-84229-19531247/, 3 November 2007, Middlesbrough’s tenure back in the top flight lasted only one season, and the club were relegated. They were promoted at the first attempt in 1928–29, winning another Second Division title. The club remained in the First Division until 1954.File:George Hardwick (1956).jpg|thumb|right|George HardwickGeorge HardwickThe decade before the Second World War saw the emergence of Wilf Mannion and George Hardwick, both of whom would go on to become England internationals in the years ahead.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} Middlesbrough climbed to fourth in the last full season before the war, and were expected to challenge for the title the following season, but the war intervened. After the war, the club was unable to recover the form of the previous seasons before the war, hovering around mid-table and exiting in the early rounds of the FA Cup. Soon after the war, the team began to falter, and were relegated in 1953–54. This was the start of a 20-year spell outside the top division, but this was the spell too that saw the emergence of one of the club’s top goalscorers, Brian Clough, who scored 204 goals in 222 games, before he left for Sunderland.NEWS,www.theguardian.com/news/2004/sep/21/guardianobituaries.football, Obituary: Brian Clough, The Guardian, UK, 26 May 2008, Brian, Glanville, 20 September 2004,www.theguardian.com/news/2004/sep/21/guardianobituaries.football," title="web.archive.org/web/20130930184538www.theguardian.com/news/2004/sep/21/guardianobituaries.football,">web.archive.org/web/20130930184538www.theguardian.com/news/2004/sep/21/guardianobituaries.football, 30 September 2013, live, Over that period, Middlesbrough maintained reasonable progress in the Second Division, but were never serious contenders for promotion. After a fourth-place finish in 1962–63, the club endured a steady decline and were relegated to the Third Division for the first time in their history in 1966.Resurgence, ‘Charlton’s Champions’, and financial crisis (1966–1994)
New manager Stan Anderson returned the club to the second flight at the first attempt. Middlesbrough would not finish below ninth during the next six seasons in the Second Division, finishing 4th (just outside the top three promotion winning places at the time) on three of those occasions.In 1973, Jack Charlton took over as manager and guided the team back to the top flight. A team led on the pitch by Willie Maddren and Bobby Murdoch, and including a young Graeme Souness, ensured promotion as early as 23 March 1974, and with eight games of the season left, they became runaway champions, finishing with a league record 65 points (based on the 2 points for a win format).{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=source does not mention the date in March, does not mention March, does not mention number of games left, does not mention anything about ‘runaway champions’.}}WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~352495,00.html,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~352495,00.html," title="archive.today/20140214193744www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~352495,00.html,">archive.today/20140214193744www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~352495,00.html, dead, 14 February 2014, Club History – Mannion, Hardwick, Clough and Charlton: 1945 to 1986, Middlesbrough F.C., 14 February 2014, After a very promising start to their first campaign back in the first division Bob Paisley, manager of eventual runners up Liverpool, tipped Middlesbrough as favourites to win the league, however they ultimately fell short finishing seventh. Middlesbrough won their first silverware as a professional side in the 1975–76 season, lifting the Anglo-Scottish Cup in its inaugural season after a two-legged final win over Fulham.WEB,www.statto.com/football/stats/england/anglo-scottish-cup/1975-1976/results/fn, Anglo-Scottish Cup 1975–1976: Final, Statto, 14 February 2014, dead,www.statto.com/football/stats/england/anglo-scottish-cup/1975-1976/results/fn," title="web.archive.org/web/20140222062407www.statto.com/football/stats/england/anglo-scottish-cup/1975-1976/results/fn,">web.archive.org/web/20140222062407www.statto.com/football/stats/england/anglo-scottish-cup/1975-1976/results/fn, 22 February 2014, In 1979, John Neal made the clubs first international signing, with BoÅ¡ko Janković arriving from ŽeljezniÄar Sarajevo.The club experienced severe financial difficulties during the mid-1980s.BOOK, Gillett, Alex G., Tennent, Kevin D., Hutchinson, Fred, Cabras, Ignazio, Higgins, David Minden, Preece, David, Beer, Pubs and Brewing: A Global Perspective, 2016, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, 9781137466174, 303–320, Beer and the Boro – A Perfect Match!, Middlesbrough were dropping down the table, and finished 19th in the 1984–85 season. In April 1986, the club had to borrow £30,000 from the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) to pay wages. The final game of the season saw Middlesbrough relegated to the Third Division again. That summer, the club called in the Provisional Liquidator, and, shortly afterwards, the club was wound up and the gates to Ayresome Park were padlocked. Without the £350,000 capital required for Football League registration, a new rule, the club risked folding permanently.WEB,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/just-37-days-save-club-3773580, Just 37 days to save our club, 19 May 2006, 14 February 2014, gazettelive.co.uk,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/just-37-days-save-club-3773580," title="web.archive.org/web/20140221171148www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/just-37-days-save-club-3773580,">web.archive.org/web/20140221171148www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/just-37-days-save-club-3773580, 21 February 2014, live, Steve Gibson, however, a member of the board at the time, brought together a consortium, and with 10 minutes to spare before the deadline they completed their registration with the Football League for the 1986–87 season.NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/4976108.stm, Uefa final caps Boro fairytale, 25 May 2008, BBC Sport, 14 February 2014, Following the registration came both a change of club crest and a change of the official company name to Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Club (1986) Ltd.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=source does not mention crest. official company name given in source is not what is included here.}}WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~352502,00.html, Club History – Winners at Last! 1986 to present, 14 February 2014, Middlesbrough F.C., dead,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~352502,00.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20120726204352www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~352502,00.html,">web.archive.org/web/20120726204352www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/club-history/0,,1~352502,00.html, 26 July 2012, Over the next two seasons, Middlesbrough gained successive promotions into Division Two and then into Division One, the latter being the first and only time a second-tier side directly relegated a first tier side through the English Football League play-offs. The next season however, they came straight back down to Division Two, and with it came the then British transfer record move of Gary Pallister to Manchester United for £2.3 million.NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A18740513, Manchester United: The Sir Alex Era – Part 1, 28 May 2007, BBC,www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A18740513," title="web.archive.org/web/20080227171519www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A18740513,">web.archive.org/web/20080227171519www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A18740513, 27 February 2008, live, Following promotion again, Middlesbrough became one of the founding members of the FA Premier League when it was launched in the 1992–93 season.WEB,origin-www.premierleague.com/page/middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, Official Site of the Premier League, 14 February 2014, Premier League, dead,origin-www.premierleague.com/page/middlesbrough," title="web.archive.org/web/20140222163952origin-www.premierleague.com/page/middlesbrough,">web.archive.org/web/20140222163952origin-www.premierleague.com/page/middlesbrough, 22 February 2014,Bryan Robson years (1994–2001)
Player-manager Bryan Robson, from Manchester United, took charge in 1994.WEB,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/middlesbrough-fc-anthony-vickers-countdown-4043321, Anthony Vickers’ countdown of Boro’s top 40 signings, 4 June 2013, 14 February 2014, Gazette Live,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/middlesbrough-fc-anthony-vickers-countdown-4043321," title="web.archive.org/web/20140117004610www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/middlesbrough-fc-anthony-vickers-countdown-4043321,">web.archive.org/web/20140117004610www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/middlesbrough-fc-anthony-vickers-countdown-4043321, 17 January 2014, live, Following promotion to the Premier League Middlesbrough made high-profile purchases like Brazilian international Juninho. A difficult 1996–97 season, however, was compounded by a deduction of three points imposed just after Christmas as punishment for the club’s failure to fulfil a fixture against Blackburn Rovers, which ultimately resulted in relegation.WEB,www.premierleague.com/content/premierleague/en-gb/matchday/results.html?paramSeason=1996-1997&view=.dateSeason, Season 1996/97, 27 May 2008, Premier League,www.premierleague.com/content/premierleague/en-gb/matchday/results.html?paramSeason=1996-1997&view=.dateSeason," title="web.archive.org/web/20111210110402www.premierleague.com/content/premierleague/en-gb/matchday/results.html?paramSeason=1996-1997&view=.dateSeason,">web.archive.org/web/20111210110402www.premierleague.com/content/premierleague/en-gb/matchday/results.html?paramSeason=1996-1997&view=.dateSeason, 10 December 2011, live, Without the points deduction imposed by the FA Premier League despite the club having taken advice from the Premier League themselves prior to calling off the match, the club would have had enough points to avoid the drop.{{citation needed|date=April 2024}} At the same time, the club reached both the League and FA Cup finals for the first time, but lost both games. Despite being in the second tier, they were again runners-up in the League Cup final the next year.(File:MIddlesbrough FC League Performance.svg|thumb|Chart of Middlesbrough League Performances)Despite losing high-profile players Fabrizio Ravanelli and Juninho due to relegation, Middlesbrough were promoted back to the Premier League at the first attempt, in 1998. The following season saw them settle well and they had a 12-game unbeaten run midway through 1998–99, including a 3–2 win at Old Trafford in January during which they took a 3–0 lead; it was Manchester United’s only home defeat during their treble-winning season. Middlesbrough continued to stay secure in mid-table the following season, thanks mainly to the goals of Hamilton Ricard and the signings of prominent players such as Paul Ince and Christian Ziege. In 2000–01, they had a brief relegation scare that was solved with the arrival of Terry Venables as co-manager, and a 3–0 win away at Arsenal in April was the team’s best result. The trend of buying European-based players continued with the acquisitions of Christian Karembeu and Alen BokÅ¡ić. Bryan Robson left the club before the start of 2001–02 season, having served as manager for seven years.NEWS, Robson leaves Middlesbrough,www.theguardian.com/football/2001/jun/05/newsstory.sport8, 12 May 2024, The Guardian, 5 June 2001,Return to top flight and venture into Europe (2001–2009)
File:MillenniumStadiumInside.jpg|right|thumb|The 2004 League Cup final at the Millennium StadiumMillennium StadiumAfter Venables decided not to take on the role of full time manager, in June 2001 Manchester United assistant coach Steve McClaren was appointed to replace Robson.NEWS, McClaren is new Boro boss,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/1384386.stm, 11 May 2024, BBC Sport, 12 June 2001, In his first season, McClaren led Middlesbrough to a respectable 12th place league finish and an FA Cup semi final, narrowly losing 1–0 to Arsenal. A slight improvement in the league saw the club finish 11th the following season. The 2003–04 season saw the club again finish 11th in the league, but much more significantly win a first major trophy by beating Bolton Wanderers 2–1 in the League Cup final.NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/3507795.stm, Boro lift Carling Cup, 21 May 2007, 29 February 2004, BBC Sport,news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/3507795.stm," title="web.archive.org/web/20120322002207news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/3507795.stm,">web.archive.org/web/20120322002207news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/3507795.stm, 22 March 2012, live, The League Cup win also ensured that Middlesbrough would qualify for Europe – the UEFA Cup – for the first time, where they reached the last 16 of the competition.NEWS,www.uefa.com/news/025e-0f908bee1043-5b7b8c2e81de-1000--middlesbrough-reach-uefa-cup/, Middlesbrough reach UEFA Cup, UEFA.com, 29 February 2004, 1 March 2024, NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4350037.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4350037.stm, Sporting 1–0 M’Brough (Agg: 4–2), BBC Sport, 17 March 2005, 1 March 2024, UEFA Cup qualification was achieved for the second consecutive year after a 1–1 away draw with Manchester City on the final game of the season. The match concluded with a dramatic last minute late penalty save by goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer which saw Middlesbrough finish above City in 7th place and qualify for Europe again.NEWS,www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2359695/City-pay-the-penalty-for-Fowler-miss.html, City pay the penalty for Fowler miss, The Daily Telegraph, UK, 14 February 2014, Tim, Rich, 16 May 2005,www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2359695/City-pay-the-penalty-for-Fowler-miss.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140225012210www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2359695/City-pay-the-penalty-for-Fowler-miss.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140225012210www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2359695/City-pay-the-penalty-for-Fowler-miss.html, 25 February 2014, live, Middlesbrough enjoyed one of its most successful cup campaigns to date in the 2005-2006 season. Domestically the club reached the League Cup quarter final and the FA Cup semi final, losing out to a late goal in a 1–0 loss to West Ham at Villa Park. The club also reached the 2006 UEFA Cup final following two miraculous last minute comebacks from 3–0 down on aggregate in the quarter and semi finals against FC Basel and Steaua Bucharest respectively,NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/4875620.stm, Middlesbrough 4–1 Basle, 28 May 2007, 6 April 2004, BBC Sport,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/4875620.stm," title="web.archive.org/web/20061213011549news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/4875620.stm,">web.archive.org/web/20061213011549news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/4875620.stm, 13 December 2006, live, NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4933504.stm, M’brough 4–2 S B’chrst, 28 May 2007, 27 April 2004, BBC Sport,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4933504.stm," title="web.archive.org/web/20070106075557news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4933504.stm,">web.archive.org/web/20070106075557news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4933504.stm, 6 January 2007, live, however ultimately fell short losing 4–0 to Sevilla in the final in Eindhoven.WEB,www.uefa.com/news/newsid=420487.html, Sevilla run away with trophy, 10 May 2006, 14 February 2014, UEFA,www.uefa.com/news/newsid=420487.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140222162408www.uefa.com/news/newsid=420487.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140222162408www.uefa.com/news/newsid=420487.html, 22 February 2014, live, McClaren’s teams featured local youth players such as Stewart Downing, Adam Johnson and James MorrisonNEWS, Bailey, Graeme, Mac beams over Boro babes,www.skysports.com/football/news/2370012/mac-beams-over-boro-babes, 11 May 2024, Sky Sports, as well as experienced international players such as forward trio Yakubu, Mark Viduka and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink,NEWS, Paylor, Eric, How Middlesbrough signed star trio and the circumstances surrounding their exits,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/how-middlesbrough-signed-star-trio-20605480, 11 May 2024, Gazette Live, 16 May 2021, and midfielder Gaizka Mendieta. Middlesbrough fielded the youngest starting 11 (average age 20) in the final Premier League game in the 2005–06 season, against Fulham. Nine players were teenagers – all English – and two more came on as substitutes.NEWS, Shaw, Dominic, #OnThisBoroDay 2006: Boro’s young guns make history on the final day at Fulham,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/onthisboroday-2006-boros-young-guns-9193370, 11 May 2024, Gazette Live, 7 May 2015, Following the European Cup final loss, McClaren left to manage the England national team, and captain Gareth Southgate took over as manager. Despite not having the coaching qualifications, he was allowed by the Premier League board to continue after receiving special dispensation.NEWS,www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2350882/Southgate-wins-coaching-badge-appeal.html, Southgate wins coaching badges appeal, 23 November 2006, 14 February 2014, The Daily Telegraph, UK, Rob, Stewart,www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2350882/Southgate-wins-coaching-badge-appeal.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140324182410www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2350882/Southgate-wins-coaching-badge-appeal.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140324182410www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2350882/Southgate-wins-coaching-badge-appeal.html, 24 March 2014, live, Southgate led the club to a 12th-placed finish and an FA Cup quarter final in his first season as manager. In the subsequent 2007-2008 season, Middlesbrough again made the FA Cup quarter final, but despite being favourites to win the cup ahead of their quarter final home tie to Championship Cardiff City, Middlesbrough lost the tie and eventually finished 13th in the league, beating Manchester City 8–1 on the final day.In January 2008, the club broke its record transfer fee, paying £13.6 million for Brazilian international striker Afonso Alves.NEWS,www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2291155/Afonso-Alves-eyes-Middlesbrough-debut.html, Afonso Alves eyes Middlesbrough debut, The Daily Telegraph, UK, 6 February 2008, 14 February 2014, Richard, Bright,www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2291155/Afonso-Alves-eyes-Middlesbrough-debut.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20140324182358www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2291155/Afonso-Alves-eyes-Middlesbrough-debut.html,">web.archive.org/web/20140324182358www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2291155/Afonso-Alves-eyes-Middlesbrough-debut.html, 24 March 2014, live, The club was relegated to the Championship at the end of the 2008–09 seasonNEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8048322.stm, West Ham 2–1 Middlesbrough, Ashenden, Mark, BBC Sport, 24 May 2009, 1 March 2024, in 19th place.Decline, brief revival and relegation (2009–2017)
Middlesbrough sacked Gareth Southgate as manager in October 2009, when Southgate’s team were one point from leading the Championship, and replaced him with Gordon Strachan.NEWS,www.theguardian.com/football/2009/oct/26/gordon-strachan-middlesbrough-new-manager, Gordon Strachan confirmed as Middlesbrough’s new manager, The Guardian, UK, 26 October 2009, 26 October 2009,www.theguardian.com/football/2009/oct/26/gordon-strachan-middlesbrough-new-manager," title="web.archive.org/web/20131204000605www.theguardian.com/football/2009/oct/26/gordon-strachan-middlesbrough-new-manager,">web.archive.org/web/20131204000605www.theguardian.com/football/2009/oct/26/gordon-strachan-middlesbrough-new-manager, 4 December 2013, live, At the time of Southgate’s dismissal, Boro were fourth in the Championship but their form under Strachan declined and they finished mid-table.NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/8319489.stm, Strachan named Middlesbrough boss, BBC Sport, 26 October 2009, 21 February 2024, WEB,www.statto.com/football/teams/middlesbrough/2009-2010/table, Middlesbrough 2009–2010: English League Championship Table at end of season, 14 February 2014, dead,www.statto.com/football/teams/middlesbrough/2009-2010/table," title="web.archive.org/web/20140222062721www.statto.com/football/teams/middlesbrough/2009-2010/table,">web.archive.org/web/20140222062721www.statto.com/football/teams/middlesbrough/2009-2010/table, 22 February 2014, On 18 October 2010, Strachan resigned and was later replaced by Tony Mowbray.NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/9103816.stm, Gordon Strachan resigns as manager of Middlesbrough, BBC Sport, 18 October 2010, 21 February 2024, NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/9128153.stm, Middlesbrough name Tony Mowbray as new manager, 18 March 2012, 26 October 2010, BBC Sport,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/9128153.stm," title="web.archive.org/web/20160113012539news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/9128153.stm,">web.archive.org/web/20160113012539news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/9128153.stm, 13 January 2016, live, Following a poor run of form at the start of the 2013–14 campaign, Mowbray left the club with immediate effect on 21 October.NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24617321, Tony Mowbray: Middlesbrough boss leaves role after three years, BBC Sport, 21 October 2013, 21 February 2024, Aitor Karanka, a former assistant coach at Real Madrid to José Mourinho, became the new Middlesbrough manager.NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24925713, Aitor Karanka: Middlesbrough name ex-Real Madrid man as boss, BBC Sport, 13 November 2013, 8 December 2013,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24925713," title="web.archive.org/web/20131116091839www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24925713,">web.archive.org/web/20131116091839www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24925713, 16 November 2013, live, He became the first non-British manager at the club, and led Boro to a 12th-place finish. In Karanka’s first full season in charge, Middlesbrough finished fourth and thus qualified for the 2015 Football League play-offs.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} After defeating Brentford 5–1 on aggregate in the semi-final, the club lost 2–0 to Norwich City at Wembley Stadium in the final.NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32636569, Middlesbrough 3–0 Brentford, Newsum, Matt, BBC Sport, 15 May 2015, 21 February 2024, NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32776552, Middlesbrough 0–2 Norwich City, Shepka, Phil, BBC Sport, 25 May 2015, 21 February 2024, The next season, Middlesbrough were promoted back to the Premier League after finishing second in the Championship in 2015–16, drawing 1–1 with Brighton & Hove Albion on the final day of the season.NEWS,www.theguardian.com/football/2016/may/07/middlesbrough-promoted-premier-league-draw-brighton-boro, Middlesbrough promoted to Premier League after 1–1 draw with Brighton, Taylor, Louise, 7 May 2016, The Guardian, 6 May 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180707172346/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/may/07/middlesbrough-promoted-premier-league-draw-brighton-boro, 7 July 2018, live, Middlesbrough sacked Karanka in March 2017 following a poor run of form, and the team were relegated in 19th place, after just one season back in the top flight. The team won only 5 league games, and scored 27 goals, the lowest in the league.{{additional citation needed|date=February 2024|reason=it is unclear from the source if it is from the last game of the season. but ‘19th place’ is not mentioned.}}{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=source states that Karanka departed ‘by mutual consent’? so not ‘sacked’? appears to confirm 5 league wins. does not appear to verify ‘scored 27 goals, the lowest in the league’.}}NEWS,www.goal.com/en/news/middlesbrough-relegated-premier-league-defeat-chelsea/1nrhqavuxaa8x1kjn5eip6hm7s, Middlesbrough’s Premier League relegation confirmed, Smith, Jamie, 8 May 2017, Goal (website), Goal.com, 6 May 2018,www.goal.com/en/news/middlesbrough-relegated-premier-league-defeat-chelsea/1nrhqavuxaa8x1kjn5eip6hm7s," title="web.archive.org/web/20180507153445www.goal.com/en/news/middlesbrough-relegated-premier-league-defeat-chelsea/1nrhqavuxaa8x1kjn5eip6hm7s,">web.archive.org/web/20180507153445www.goal.com/en/news/middlesbrough-relegated-premier-league-defeat-chelsea/1nrhqavuxaa8x1kjn5eip6hm7s, 7 May 2018, live,Return to the Championship (2017–present)
The club appointed former Leeds United manager Garry Monk as manager in the off-season. Expectations at the club were high, having spent close to £50 million in the transfer window on player purchases, in order to mount an immediate promotion challenge back to the Premier League.NEWS,www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-transfer-latest-net-spend-summer-window-championship-promotion-odds-garry-monk-a7924616.html, Middlesbrough are eyeing promotion at the first attempt – after £50m spend Garry Monk knows he must deliver, Hardy, Martin, The Independent, 1 September 2017, 29 January 2018,www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-transfer-latest-net-spend-summer-window-championship-promotion-odds-garry-monk-a7924616.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20171226234607www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-transfer-latest-net-spend-summer-window-championship-promotion-odds-garry-monk-a7924616.html,">web.archive.org/web/20171226234607www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/football-league/middlesbrough-transfer-latest-net-spend-summer-window-championship-promotion-odds-garry-monk-a7924616.html, 26 December 2017, live, Monk left in December, with Middlesbrough ninth in the Championship,TWEET, Boro, 944678550283702279, 23 December 2017, Middlesbrough Football Club have parted company with manager Garry Monk, NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42468443, Garry Monk: Middlesbrough part company with manager despite victory, BBC Sport, 23 December 2017, 23 December 2017,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42468443," title="web.archive.org/web/20171223221321www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42468443,">web.archive.org/web/20171223221321www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42468443, 23 December 2017, live, and Tony Pulis was appointed as his replacement.NEWS,www.mfc.co.uk/news/tony-pulis-appointed-as-new-boro-manager, Tony Pulis appointed as new Boro manager, Middlesbrough Football Club, 26 December 2017, 26 December 2017,web.archive.org/web/20171226202332/https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/tony-pulis-appointed-as-new-boro-manager, 26 December 2017, live, Pulis led the side to finish 5th in the table, however, they lost in the play-off semi-finals to Aston Villa.NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44035613, Aston Villa 0–0 Middlesbrough (Agg 1–0), Scott, Ged, BBC Sport, 15 May 2018, 21 February 2024, In the following season, Pulis looked to secure the play-offs once again, but a poor finish to the season caused them to finish 7th and miss out on the play-offs by one point.WEB,www.sportsmole.co.uk/fb_358315.html, Result: Boro miss out on playoffs by one point, Sports Mole, 5 May 2019, When Pulis’s contract was not extended,NEWS, Pulis exits Boro after missing promotion, BBC Sport,www.bbc.com/sport/football/48255942, 17 May 2019, 28 November 2023, he was replaced by former Middlesbrough defender and first team coach, Jonathan Woodgate on 14 June 2019 on a three-year contract.NEWS,www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/12/middlesbrough-appoint-jonathan-woodgate-manager, Middlesbrough name Jonathan Woodgate as manager, The Guardian, 14 June 2019, 21 February 2024, Woodgate was sacked with the club only outside of the relegation zone on goal difference with eight games left of the 2019–20 season,NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53156891, Jonathan Woodgate: Why did his dream appointment at Middlesbrough not work out?, Newsum, Matt, BBC Sport, 23 June 2020, 21 February 2024, and Neil Warnock was appointed as his replacement on the same day.WEB,www.skysports.com/football/news/11680/12013037/middlesbrough-sack-jonathan-woodgate-and-name-neil-warnock-as-replacement, Middlesbrough sack Jonathan Woodgate and name Neil Warnock as replacement, Sky Sports, Warnock ensured survival from relegation, securing safety on the final day of the season and a 17th-place finish.WEB,www.fchd.info/MIDDLESB.HTM, Middlesbrough FC, Football Club History Database, 21 February 2024, NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53412698, Sheffield Wednesday 1–2 Middlesbrough, Newsum, Matt, BBC Sport, 22 July 2020, 21 February 2024, On 6 November 2021, Middlesbrough parted company with Warnock, who was replaced by Chris Wilder the following day.NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59192580, Neil Warnock: Middlesbrough part company with veteran manager, BBC Sport, 6 November 2021, 14 February 2022, NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59197939, Chris Wilder: Middlesbrough appoint ex-Sheff Utd boss to succeed Neil Warnock, BBC Sport, 7 November 2021, 21 February 2024, After 11 months in charge, Wilder was sacked with the club in 22nd position.NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63116336, Chris Wilder: Middlesbrough sack manager with club in Championship bottom three, BBC Sport, 3 October 2022, 21 February 2024, Former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick was appointed as his successor and led Boro to a fourth-place finish, but lost in the play-off semi-finals against Coventry City.NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63297825, Middlesbrough name former Manchester United midfielder as boss, 30 October 2022, BBC Sport, NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65541102, Middlesbrough 0–1 Coventry City (0–1 agg): Sky Blues reach Championship play-off final, Newsum, Matt, BBC Sport, 17 May 2023, 21 February 2024, NEWS, Johns, Craig, Heartbreak for Middlesbrough and Michael Carrick as Coventry City end play-off promotion dreams,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/heartbreak-middlesbrough-michael-carrick-coventry-26936286, 2 November 2023, Teesside Live, 17 May 2023, On 26 May 2023, the club officially became affiliated with the women’s team.WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/news/2023/may/26/club-welcomes-middlesbrough-fc-women/, Club Welcomes Middlesbrough FC Women, 26 May 2023, Middlesbrough Football Club, 26 May 2023, In the 2023–24 season, Middlesbrough reached the semi-finals of the League Cup for the first time since 2004.NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67688635, Port Vale 0–3 Middlesbrough: Boro reach Carabao Cup semis with easy victory, Scott, Ged, BBC Sport, 19 December 2023, 13 February 2024, Despite defeating Chelsea in the first leg, Middlesbrough would lose 6–2 on aggregate.NEWS,www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67989655, Chelsea 6–1 Middlesbrough (Agg 6–2): Blues blow away Boro to reach final, Smith, Emma, BBC Sport, 23 January 2024, 13 February 2024,Colours and crest
{{Commons|Middlesbrough F.C. kits}}{{Football kit box|align = left|pattern_la=|pattern_b=_collarwithbodywhite|pattern_ra=|leftarm=FFFFFF|body=000080|rightarm=FFFFFF|shorts=000080|socks=000080Kit information
(File:Boro shirts 1994-2010.jpg|right|thumb|Middlesbrough shirts, 1994–2010)Middlesbrough’s first sponsor in 1980 was Datsun Cleveland on a two-year deal. Further two-year deals continued until Dickens was the sponsor for the 1994–95 season only. From 1995 to 2002, the club was sponsored by mobile phone service Cellnet, followed by two years with mobile retailer Dial-a-Phone. Online casino 888.com (2004–07) and satellite navigation company Garmin (2007–10) followed. In 2010–11, the club had several temporary sponsors including pawnbrokers Ramsdens, who then became permanent sponsors and signed a five-year deal in 2013. At its end, 32Red became the sponsors.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=source states twice that Garmin began sponsoring in 2008, not 2007. who is the missing sponsor?}}NEWS, Tallentire, Philip, 38 years of Middlesbrough shirt sponsors: From Datsun Cleveland to Ramsdens,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/38-years-middlesbrough-shirt-sponsors-14751236, 2 November 2023, Teesside Live, 13 June 2018, Early in Ramsdens’ sponsorship in March 2011, the company ceded its advertising space to Marie Curie Cancer Care for two games.NEWS, Boro sponsors give shirt spot to help charity,www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/boro-sponsors-give-shirt-spot-3683650, 2 November 2023, Teesside Live, 28 February 2011, Italian manufacturers Erreà made Middlesbrough’s kits from 1994 to 2009, when the role was taken up by Adidas, who had previously made the kits from 1979 to 1983.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=source does not mention 1979...}}NEWS,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/errea-dropped-favour-global-brand-3719674, Errea dropped in favour of global brand adidas, Evening Gazette, 31 March 2009, 14 February 2014,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/errea-dropped-favour-global-brand-3719674," title="web.archive.org/web/20140221171136www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/errea-dropped-favour-global-brand-3719674,">web.archive.org/web/20140221171136www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/errea-dropped-favour-global-brand-3719674, 21 February 2014, live, Danish company Hummel, which had made the kits from 1984 to 1987 during the club’s winding up and rebirth, secured the contract again in 2018.NEWS, Shaw, Dominic, Middlesbrough’s 2018/19 kits unveiled early by Hummel on brand’s website,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/middlesbroughs-201819-kit-unveiled-early-14783901, 2 November 2023, Teesside Live, 14 June 2018, Erreà returned in 2022.NEWS,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/middlesbrough-confirm-return-errea-kit-23968138, Middlesbrough confirm the return of Errea as kit manufacturer for next season, Evening Gazette, 16 May 2022, 16 May 2022, {| class=“wikitable” style="text-align:center;margin-left:1em”Stadiums
(File:Riverside Stadium front.jpg|right|thumb|The Riverside Stadium in 2006, with the old gates to Ayresome Park in the foreground)After formation in 1876, and with the club still amateurs, Middlesbrough’s first two years of football were played at Albert Park in Middlesbrough. After seeing the damage being caused by players and supporters,{{vague|date=February 2024|reason=what ‘damage’? litter? riots? breaking the facilities? anything specific?}} the Park Committee ordered the club to find an alternate venue. The club moved to Breckon Hill, behind the former Middlesbrough College longlands site, after agreeing to rent the land from its owner. However, two years later in 1880, the owner increased the rent and the club decided to move. They moved into the Linthorpe Road ground in 1882, home at the time of Middlesbrough Cricket Club. The cricket club departed in 1893–94 to move to the Breckon Hill field, and Middlesbrough Football Club became sole users of the ground.With the club’s growing size, and entry to the Football League, they had to move to a new ground in 1903, Ayresome Park. It was designed by Archibald Leitch and would be the club’s home for the next 92 years, having also been chosen as one of the stadia for the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Following the Taylor Report in 1990, the ground either needed modernising or the club needed a new stadium.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=none of this is mentioned in the source at the end of the next sentence. they could just as easily have been forced to move by the liquidator, which is mentioned.}} The club decided on the latter, and moved out at the end of the 1994–95 season. Ayresome Park was used as a training ground during 1995–96, before it was demolished in 1997 and a housing estate built in its place.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=none of this is mentioned in the source. specifically, its use as a training ground, the demolition that is supposed to have happened in 1997 and the housing estate.}}WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/grounds, Road to the Riverside, 14 February 2014, Middlesbrough F.C., dead,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/grounds," title="web.archive.org/web/20131203203725www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/grounds,">web.archive.org/web/20131203203725www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/grounds, 3 December 2013, Since the 1990s, the club trains at a £7 million complex at Rockliffe Park, in Hurworth, on the outskirts of Darlington.WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/rockliffe-park, Rockliffe Park, 14 February 2014, Middlesbrough F.C., dead,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/rockliffe-park," title="web.archive.org/web/20140213133040www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/rockliffe-park,">web.archive.org/web/20140213133040www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/rockliffe-park, 13 February 2014, The Riverside Stadium, named by the supporters of the club after a vote, became the club’s home in 1995. It was the first stadium to be built in line with the Taylor Report’s recommendations on all-seater stadiums for clubs in the top two divisions of the English football league system.WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/stadium-story, The Riverside Stadium, 14 February 2014, Middlesbrough F.C., dead,www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/stadium-story," title="web.archive.org/web/20130902035155www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/stadium-story,">web.archive.org/web/20130902035155www.mfc.co.uk/page/club/stadium-story, 2 September 2013, It was originally a 30,000-seater stadium, constructed at a cost of £16 million, before it was expanded in 1998 to a capacity of 35,100 for an extra £5 million.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=source does not appear to refer to 1998 expansion, a ‘capacity of 35,100’ or ‘an extra £5 million’.}}Since then, several reorganisations of the Riverside Stadium have taken place. At the start of the 2013–14 season, away fans were moved from behind the goal in the South stand to the South East corner, while home fans were situated behind both goals to help create a better atmosphere inside the stadium. A giant TV screen was also installed at the back of the South-East corner, replacing the older style scoreboards attached to the North and South stand roofs.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=source states they are ‘still exploring the possibility’ of the TV screen?}}NEWS, Philip, Tallentire,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reorganisation-riverside-stadium-given-go-ahead-3665502, Reorganisation of Riverside Stadium given go-ahead, Gazette Live, 13 March 2013, 8 December 2013,www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reorganisation-riverside-stadium-given-go-ahead-3665502," title="web.archive.org/web/20131202222217www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reorganisation-riverside-stadium-given-go-ahead-3665502,">web.archive.org/web/20131202222217www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reorganisation-riverside-stadium-given-go-ahead-3665502, 2 December 2013, live, For the start of the 2016–17 season (and a return to the Premier League), the club had to improve the stadium’s broadcasting facilities and floodlighting in order to meet Premier League requirements.{{clarify|date=February 2024|reason=it is unclear from the source at the end if the floodlighting was ‘to meet Premier League requirements’? or just the broadcasting facilities?}} The club also took this opportunity to move the main camera gantry to the back of the East stand, so that it faced the main West stand.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=not in the source?}} As of the 2017–18 season, the stadium capacity is 34,742.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=’34,742’ is not the number in the source.}}NEWS,www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/riverside-stadiums-new-capacity-confirmed-13298568, Riverside Stadium’s new capacity confirmed after Boro’s relegation to Championship, Gazette Live Website, 8 July 2017, 14 July 2017,www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/riverside-stadiums-new-capacity-confirmed-13298568," title="web.archive.org/web/20170711070245www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/riverside-stadiums-new-capacity-confirmed-13298568,">web.archive.org/web/20170711070245www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/riverside-stadiums-new-capacity-confirmed-13298568, 11 July 2017, live,Supporters
Middlesbrough’s average historic attendance is the 16th highest of all the clubs in England and Wales.NEWS,european-football-statistics.co.uk/attnclub/league/midd.htm, ‘Middlesbrough FC historic attendances, 15 May 2024, Traditionally, supporters come from Middlesbrough itself and towns in the immediate area.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} As of May 2001, Middlesbrough had one of the highest proportions in Britain of locally-born season ticket holders at 80%, and one of the highest proportions of female fans at 20%.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=1 survey from 2001? ‘one of the highest proportions of female fans’ is not in the source anyway. source states ‘The three north-eastern clubs - Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough - have most, alongside Everton and Aston Villa - all with more than 80%’. so ‘at 80%’ is not exactly accurate either, even if 1 survey from 2001 is being used.}}NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/1350453.stm, Football’s Rich Pickings, 23 May 2007, BBC Sport, 25 May 2001,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/1350453.stm," title="web.archive.org/web/20120307115316news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/1350453.stm,">web.archive.org/web/20120307115316news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/1350453.stm, 7 March 2012, live, A survey at the start of the 2007–08 season found Middlesbrough supporters were the seventh-loudest set of fans in the Premier League.WEB,uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/26102007/58/premier-league-noise-league-table-sunderland-top.html, Premier League – Noise League Table, Yahoo! Sport, 26 October 2007, 27 October 2007,uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/26102007/58/premier-league-noise-league-table-sunderland-top.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20071028091644uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/26102007/58/premier-league-noise-league-table-sunderland-top.html,">web.archive.org/web/20071028091644uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/26102007/58/premier-league-noise-league-table-sunderland-top.html, 28 October 2007, Middlesbrough Official Supporters Club, which features its own team in the local football league,{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=source does not appear to confirm this. a ‘charity race night’, weekend trips away, meetings on Monday nights... where is the ‘team in the local football league’? if it is MSS, that is the south of England, so is misleading.}}WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/page/fans/supporters-clubs, Supporters’ Clubs, 14 February 2014, Middlesbrough F.C., dead,www.mfc.co.uk/page/fans/supporters-clubs," title="web.archive.org/web/20131205045541www.mfc.co.uk/page/fans/supporters-clubs,">web.archive.org/web/20131205045541www.mfc.co.uk/page/fans/supporters-clubs, 5 December 2013, has links with supporters’ clubs across the globe. The largest supporters’ clubs include the Official Supporters’ Club, the Middlesbrough Disabled Supporters’ Association, Yarm Reds, Red Faction and Middlesbrough Supporters South.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=source does not appear to confirm they are the ‘largest’. above them it states ‘SEE BELOW FOR MORE SUPPORTERS CLUB BRANCHES’.}}For Middlesbrough supporters, their main rivals are Newcastle United (with whom they contest the Tyne–Tees derby), followed by Sunderland (with whom they contest the Tees–Wear derby), and also, according to a planetfootball.com’s 2004 survey, Leeds United.The nickname Smoggies was first used as a derogatory term by opposing supporters;{{synthesis inline|date=February 2024|reason=source does not state it was first used by opposing supporters. source does not state it is ‘derogatory’ but does say ‘It is felt to be both insensitive and intimidating to wear such outfits, particularly in the current international situation’ (terrorism).}}NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2822465.stm, Football club bans gas masks, BBC News, 26 May 2008, 5 March 2003,news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2822465.stm," title="web.archive.org/web/20051111071633news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2822465.stm,">web.archive.org/web/20051111071633news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2822465.stm, 11 November 2005, live, it relates to the industrial air pollution – smog – that used to hang over the town, but it was later used by Middlesbrough fans in a somewhat self-deprecating manner, before finally being adopted as a badge of pride by supporters of the club.{{vague|date=February 2024|reason=’derogatory’ or ‘self-deprecating’?}}{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} An example of this can be seen on the banners carried to away games stating “Smoggies on Tour”.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=where are the ‘Smoggies on Tour’ banners?}}WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/page/fans/flags-and-banners/0,,1~618925,00.html, Banners, Middlesbrough F.C., 14 February 2014, dead,www.mfc.co.uk/page/fans/flags-and-banners/0,,1~618925,00.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20110326082920www.mfc.co.uk/page/fans/flags-and-banners/0,,1~618925,00.html,">web.archive.org/web/20110326082920www.mfc.co.uk/page/fans/flags-and-banners/0,,1~618925,00.html, 26 March 2011, Middlesbrough fans received praise from UEFA Chief Executive Lars-Christer Olsson after their behaviour during the 2005–06 UEFA Cup campaign.NEWS,www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/7164139._Impeccable__Boro_fans_win_praise/, ‘Impeccable’ Boro fans win praise, 20 May 2006, 14 February 2014, Northern Echo,www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/7164139._Impeccable__Boro_fans_win_praise/," title="web.archive.org/web/20160304031235www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/7164139._Impeccable__Boro_fans_win_praise/,">web.archive.org/web/20160304031235www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/7164139._Impeccable__Boro_fans_win_praise/, 4 March 2016, live, He commented that: {{blockquote|You have the satisfaction of knowing that, although your team did not win the game, your supporters present in Eindhoven proved to the world that football fans can turn a match into a friendly, violence-free celebration.}} Middlesbrough fans also received praise from Cleveland Police for their behaviour in previous rounds, particularly in the light of aggravation prior to and during the match at Roma.NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tees/4812092.stm, Boro fans praised for behaviour, 16 March 2006, 31 August 2007, BBC News,news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tees/4812092.stm," title="web.archive.org/web/20160113012651news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tees/4812092.stm,">web.archive.org/web/20160113012651news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tees/4812092.stm, 13 January 2016, live,Media relations
Middlesbrough was the first football club in the world to launch its own TV channel – Boro TV. The first broadcasts were tied to the club’s first ever major cup final appearance in 1997, a full year ahead of Manchester United’s MUTV, which still claims to be the first in the world.{{clarify|date=February 2024|reason=when is ‘still’? the source mentions MUTV, but where is this claim in the source? and ‘a full year’? source is from March and mentions MUTV ‘kick off’ that August.}} The channel was the brainchild of then NTL marketing director, Peter Wilcock.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=is Wilcock mentioned in the source?}} The programme became synonymous with former Middlesbrough player Bernie Slaven and radio commentator Alastair Brownlee, who proved to be as popular on TV as they were on radio.{{synthesis inline|date=February 2024|reason=’who proved to be as popular on TV as they were on radio’? ‘became synonymous with’? after only 5 weeks?}}WEB,www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-television-the-new-slaven-trade-1153259.html, Football: Television the new Slaven trade, Independent.co.uk, 29 March 1998, 4 December 2017,web.archive.org/web/20170930175423/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-television-the-new-slaven-trade-1153259.html, 30 September 2017, live, Its programmes were not live initially but were pre-recorded and hosted by local radio/TV broadcaster & Boro fan, Dave Roberts.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} In August 2001, Boro TV claimed another first when it became the first English football club to broadcast time-delayed full-match footage of their league games on its own channel.{{clarify|date=February 2024|reason=is first club from England mentioned in the source? it is also dated 27 September?}}NEWS,www.sportbusiness.com/news/100145/boro-first-to-take-advantage-of-new-tv-rights-regulations,www.sportbusiness.com/news/100145/boro-first-to-take-advantage-of-new-tv-rights-regulations," title="web.archive.org/web/20120817200017www.sportbusiness.com/news/100145/boro-first-to-take-advantage-of-new-tv-rights-regulations,">web.archive.org/web/20120817200017www.sportbusiness.com/news/100145/boro-first-to-take-advantage-of-new-tv-rights-regulations, 17 August 2012, Boro first to take advantage of new TV rights regulations, 31 August 2007, 31 August 2001, sportbusiness.com, Boro TV ran through NTL cable television until July 2005.NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/4641295.stm, Boro television channel to close, 1 July 2005, 31 August 2007, BBC Sport,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/4641295.stm," title="web.archive.org/web/20160113012652news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/4641295.stm,">web.archive.org/web/20160113012652news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/4641295.stm, 13 January 2016, live, The club then began to show match highlights through a subscription-based scheme on its official website.WEB,www.mfc.co.uk, Official website, Middlesbrough F.C., 31 August 2007,mfc.co.uk/," title="web.archive.org/web/20080907103650mfc.co.uk/,">web.archive.org/web/20080907103650mfc.co.uk/, 7 September 2008, dead, Middlesbrough’s official matchday programme, Redsquare, was Programme Monthly’s 2006–07 Programme of the Year.NEWS,www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-fc-news/tm_headline=we-ll-be-spot-on&method=full&objectid=18751361&siteid=109975-name_page.html,www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-fc-news/tm_headline%3Dwe-ll-be-spot-on%26method%3Dfull%26objectid%3D18751361%26siteid%3D109975-name_page.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20101107032332www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-fc-news/tm_headline%3Dwe-ll-be-spot-on%26method%3Dfull%26objectid%3D18751361%26siteid%3D109975-name_page.html,">web.archive.org/web/20101107032332www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-fc-news/tm_headline%3Dwe-ll-be-spot-on%26method%3Dfull%26objectid%3D18751361%26siteid%3D109975-name_page.html, 7 November 2010, Success is taken as read (section title), 14 March 2007, 10 October 2008, Evening Gazette, dead, There are numerous other fanzines available, most notably Fly Me to the Moon, formed in September 1988 following Bruce Rioch’s quote to Tony Mowbray, stating “If I had to go to the moon I’d want him by my side”.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}}Community
Middlesbrough Football Club in the Community (MFCIC) was founded in 1996 by club chairman Steve Gibson{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=1996 is not the year in the source.}}WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~3107912,00.html, MFC Foundation Launched, 14 February 2014, Middlesbrough F.C., dead,www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~3107912,00.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20131211062304www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~3107912,00.html,">web.archive.org/web/20131211062304www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~3107912,00.html, 11 December 2013, and is one of the largest community-based football schemes in the United Kingdom.{{primary source inline|date=February 2024|reason=this claim is sourced to the club website?}}NEWS,www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~1168641,00.html,www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~1168641,00.html," title="archive.today/20140214234345www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~1168641,00.html,">archive.today/20140214234345www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~1168641,00.html, dead, 14 February 2014, Blair Praises Community Role, Middlesbrough F.C., 14 February 2014, It is run separately from the football club, but receives support from both the club in terms of providing players, staff, stadium facilities and PR for articles in the matchday programme and other publications, as well as support from other local organisations.WEB,www.mfcic.co.uk/mfcic/corporate/funders_and_sponsors.html, Funders and Sponsors, 10 December 2007, mfcic.co.uk,www.mfcic.co.uk/mfcic/corporate/funders_and_sponsors.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20070519202346www.mfcic.co.uk/mfcic/corporate/funders_and_sponsors.html,">web.archive.org/web/20070519202346www.mfcic.co.uk/mfcic/corporate/funders_and_sponsors.html, 19 May 2007, In 2012, MFCIC was relaunched as MFC Foundation.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} The Foundation aims to use the club’s profile to deliver sport, health, education and inclusion projects in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities across Teesside.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} Since 1996, the Foundation has delivered 20,000 qualifications, engaged over 500,000 people and invested £25 million in local communities to tackle inequality and disadvantage.Since 2002, the club and MFCIC have also run the Middlesbrough Enterprise Academy, a scheme which helps local children improve their entrepreneurial skills and increase their awareness of business planning and finance.{{close paraphrasing inline|date=February 2024}} In March 2008, plans were announced by the Premier League to roll out the scheme nationally amongst all Premier League clubs.NEWS,www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~1264934,00.html,www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~1264934,00.html," title="archive.today/20140214234312www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~1264934,00.html,">archive.today/20140214234312www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~1264934,00.html, dead, 14 February 2014, Boro Inspire Enterprise Push, Middlesbrough F.C., 14 March 2008, 14 February 2014, It was announced in December 2007 that Middlesbrough football club had carried out more community work during 2006–07 than any other Premier League club, rising from second place the previous year, with the club making 318 appearances – almost twice the Premier League average of 162.{{failed verification|date=January 2024|reason=’rising from second place the previous year’?}}{{close paraphrasing inline|date=February 2024}}NEWS,www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/boro-are-charity-champs-3737289, Boro are charity champs, Evening Gazette, 10 December 2007, 14 February 2014,www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/boro-are-charity-champs-3737289," title="web.archive.org/web/20140221171236www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/boro-are-charity-champs-3737289,">web.archive.org/web/20140221171236www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/boro-are-charity-champs-3737289, 21 February 2014, live, They were in the top two for community appearances again in 2007–08, with 374 – a 17% increase on the previous season.NEWS,www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/ClubNewsDetail/0,,1~1499019,00.html,www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/ClubNewsDetail/0%2C%2C1~1499019%2C00.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20090418013932www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/ClubNewsDetail/0%2C%2C1~1499019%2C00.html,">web.archive.org/web/20090418013932www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/ClubNewsDetail/0%2C%2C1~1499019%2C00.html, 18 April 2009, Boro Heroes Star in the Community, Middlesbrough F.C., 24 December 2008, 24 December 2008, dead, Middlesbrough’s mascot is Roary the Lion. The club runs Roary’s Children’s Charity Fund, which purchases items for local children’s charities.{{close paraphrasing inline|date=February 2024}}WEB,www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/ClubNewsDetail/0,,1~586586,00.html,www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/ClubNewsDetail/0%2C%2C1~586586%2C00.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20090303052041www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/ClubNewsDetail/0%2C%2C1~586586%2C00.html,">web.archive.org/web/20090303052041www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/ClubNewsDetail/0%2C%2C1~586586%2C00.html, 3 March 2009, Boro’s Annual Charter Report, 26 January 2008, Middlesbrough F.C., dead, In 2009, steel producer Corus Group announced the possibility that it would mothball its Teesside plant, with up to 4,000 employees and contractors facing redundancy, after a consortium of steel magnates walked away from a 10-year deal.{{close paraphrasing inline|date=February 2024}} Middlesbrough Football Club helped with the “Save Our Steel” campaign by hosting dozens of steel workers and their families as they marched around the ground, promoted the campaign via the stadium’s PA system, scoreboards and in matchday programmes, while players wore T-shirts during warm-ups promoting the campaign.{{close paraphrasing inline|date=February 2024}} Chairman Steve Gibson said:{{Blockquote|“Middlesbrough Football Club exists for the community, for the people of Teesside—and the closure of the steel plants threatens to rip the heart out of our community. We cannot stand by and allow that to happen. We want the steelworkers and their families to know that we are behind them and will help their campaign in any way we can ... We like to think that the football club is the flagship of Teesside. Well this is our town and these are our people and we have to do what we can to help them.“NEWS,www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~1798024,00.html,www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~1798024,00.html," title="archive.today/20140214234309www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~1798024,00.html,">archive.today/20140214234309www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~1798024,00.html, dead, 14 February 2014, Boro’s Steel Fight Goes On, Middlesbrough F.C., 16 September 2009, 14 February 2014, }}European Football
{| class=“wikitable”Non-playing staff
{{updated|24 October 2022}}WEB, Who’s who,www.mfc.co.uk/club-2/whos-who, 21 July 2022,Corporate hierarchy{| class“wikitable” style@text-align:left;”
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Managerial history
{{Further|List of Middlesbrough F.C. managers}}The following are all the full-time Middlesbrough managers since the club turned professional in 1899.{{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=2 dead links. even if found, other sources needed for anything later than 2019 Woodgate appointment.}}WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/club-community/club/mfc-history/boros-bosses,web.archive.org/web/20190523204037/https://www.mfc.co.uk/club-community/club/mfc-history/boros-bosses, dead, 23 May 2019, Boro’s Bosses, Middlesbrough F.C., 14 June 2019, WEB,www.mfc.co.uk/news/watch-jonathan-woodgate-unveiled-as-boro-head-coach,web.archive.org/web/20190823223044/https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/watch-jonathan-woodgate-unveiled-as-boro-head-coach, dead, 23 August 2019, WATCH: Jonathan Woodgate Unveiled As Boro Head Coach, Middlesbrough F.C., 14 June 2019, 14 June 2019, {|Players
Current squad
{{updated|26 January 2024}}WEB, Boro’s 2022/23 Squad Numbers,www.mfc.co.uk/news/2022/07/21/boro--039-s-2022-23-squad-numbers/, 2 August 2023, News - Middlesbrough FC, 21 July 2022, {{fs start}}{{fs player|no=1|nat=SEN|pos=GK|name=Seny Dieng}}{{fs player|no=2|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Tommy Smith}}{{fs player|no=3|nat=NED|pos=DF|name=Rav van den Berg}}{{fs player|no=4|nat=ENG|pos=MF|name=Daniel Barlaser}}{{fs player|no=5|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Matt Clarke}}{{fs player|no=6|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Dael Fry|other=3rd captain}}{{fs player|no=7|nat=ENG|pos=MF|name=Hayden Hackney}}{{fs player|no=8|nat=AUS|pos=MF|name=Riley McGree}}{{fs player|no=9|nat=CIV|pos=FW|name=Emmanuel Latte Lath}}{{fs player|no=11|nat=ENG|pos=MF|name=Isaiah Jones}}{{fs player|no=12|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Luke Ayling}}{{fs player|no=13|nat=USA|pos=FW|name=Matthew Hoppe}}{{fs player|no=14|nat=IRL|pos=FW|name=Alex Gilbert}}{{fs player|no=15|nat=SUR|pos=DF|name=Anfernee Dijksteel}}{{fs player|no=16|nat=ENG|pos=MF|name=Jonny Howson|other=captain}}{{Fs mid}}{{fs player|no=18|nat=AUS|pos=FW|name=Samuel Silvera}}{{fs player|no=19|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=Josh Coburn}}{{fs player|no=20|nat=IRL|pos=MF|name=Finn Azaz}}{{fs player|no=21|nat=FIN|pos=FW|name=Marcus Forss}}{{fs player|no=22|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Hayden Coulson}}{{fs player|no=23|nat=AUS|pos=GK|name=Tom Glover}}{{fs player|no=24|nat=SLE|pos=DF|name=Alex Bangura}}{{fs player|no=26|nat=IRL|pos=DF|name=Darragh Lenihan|other=vice-captain}}{{fs player|no=27|nat=DEN|pos=DF|name=Lukas Engel}}{{fs player|no=32|nat=ENG|pos=GK|name=Jamie Jones}}{{fs player|no=38|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=Daniel Nkrumah}}{{fs player|no=49|nat=ENG|pos=MF|name=Law McCabe}}{{fs player|no=50|nat=ENG|pos=MF|name=Finn Cartwright}}{{fs player|no=56|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=James Wilson}}{{fs player|no=57|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Bryant Bilongo}}{{fs end}}Out on loan
{{fs start}}{{fs player|no=—|nat=ENG|pos=GK|name=Sol Brynn|other=at Leyton Orient until end of season}}WEB,twitter.com/Boropolis/status/1677059861819826176, Sol Brynn loaned to Leyton Orients, 6 July 2023, Boropolis, 6 July 2023, {{fs player|no=—|nat=ENG|pos=GK|name=Zach Hemming|other=at St Mirren until end of season}}{{fs mid}}{{fs player|no=—|nat=ENG|pos=GK|name=Liam Roberts|other=at Barnsley until end of season}}{{fs end}}Reserves and Academy
{{For|the team’s reserve and Academy squads|Middlesbrough F.C. Reserves and Academy}}Notable players
Middlesbrough Legends
These 10 players were voted for by fans as part of a campaign with the Evening Gazette.NEWS,www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-legends/, Boro Legends, 13 August 2007, 1 August 2009, Evening Gazette,www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-legends/," title="web.archive.org/web/20080123154521www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-legends/,">web.archive.org/web/20080123154521www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-legends/, 23 January 2008, {{div col|colwidth=20em|small=yes}}- {{flagicon|ENG}} George Camsell
- {{flagicon|ENG}} George Hardwick
- {{flagicon|ENG}} Wilf Mannion
- {{flagicon|ENG}} Brian Clough
- {{flagicon|ENG}} John Hickton
- {{flagicon|ENG}} Willie Maddren
- {{flagicon|ENG}} Tony Mowbray
- {{flagicon|IRL}} Bernie Slaven
- {{flagicon|BRA}} Juninho
- {{flagicon|ENG}} Gareth Southgate
Top appearances
{{Further|List of Middlesbrough F.C. records and statistics#Appearances}}These players made more than 430 appearances during their time at the club. The number in brackets indicates the number of appearances in all competitions.BOOK, Rollin, Glenda, Rollin, Jack, amp, Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2006–2007, Headline, 2006, 0-7553-1526-X, {{div col|colwidth=20em|small=yes}}- Tim Williamson (602)
- Gordon Jones (532)
- John Hickton (499)
- John Craggs (487)
- Jim Platt (481)
- George Camsell (453)
- Jacky Carr (449)
- Mark Schwarzer (446)
- David Armstrong (431)
Top goalscorers
{{Further|List of Middlesbrough F.C. records and statistics#Goalscorers}}These players scored more than 140 goals during their time with the club. The number in brackets indicates the number of goals scored in all competitions.{{div col|colwidth=20em|small=yes}}- George Camsell (345)
- George Elliott (213)
- Brian Clough (204)
- John Hickton (193)
- Micky Fenton (162)
- Bernie Slaven (146)
- Alan Peacock (141)
Player of the Year award winners
{{More citations needed section|date=February 2024}}{|Football League 100 Legends
The Football League 100 Legends is a list of 100 legendary football players produced by The Football League in 1998, to celebrate the 100th season of League football.NEWS,news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/144986.stm, Sport: Football Legends list in full, BBC Sport, 5 August 1998, 31 August 2007,news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/144986.stm," title="web.archive.org/web/20160112220804news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/144986.stm,">web.archive.org/web/20160112220804news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/144986.stm, 12 January 2016, live, File:Alf Common.jpg|thumbnail|Alf CommonAlf Common{{div col|colwidth=20em|small=yes}}- Alf Common
- George Camsell
- Steve Bloomer
- Wilf Mannion
- George Hardwick
- Nobby Stiles
- Graeme Souness
- Bryan Robson
- Paul Gascoigne
English Football Hall of Fame
{{More citations needed section|date=February 2024|reason=years of induction not shown in source.}}The English Football Hall of Fame is housed at The National Football Museum in Manchester, England. The Hall aims to celebrate and highlight the achievements of top English footballers and footballers who have played in England. These players appeared for or managed Middlesbrough at some point in their careers.WEB,www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame.htm, Hall of Fame, National Football Museum, 31 August 2007,www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20070811001406www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20070811001406www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/halloffame.htm, 11 August 2007, dead, {{div col|colwidth=20em|small=yes}}- Brian Clough (2002 inductee)
- Paul Gascoigne (2002 inductee)
- Bryan Robson (2002 inductee)
- Viv Anderson (2004 inductee)
- Wilf Mannion (2004 inductee)
- Jack Charlton (2005 inductee)
- Graeme Souness (2007 inductee){{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=dead link. archive date is 2007.}}
- Nobby Stiles (2007 inductee){{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=dead link. archive date is 2007.}}
- Terry Venables (2007 inductee){{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=dead link. archive date is 2007.}}
- Steve Bloomer (2008 inductee){{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=dead link. archive date is 2007.}}
- Malcolm Allison (2009 inductee){{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=dead link. archive date is 2007.}}
- Raich Carter (2013 inductee){{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=dead link. archive date is 2007.}}
- Paul Ince (2021 inductee){{failed verification|date=February 2024|reason=dead link. archive date is 2007.}}
Scottish Football Hall of Fame
{{More citations needed section|date=February 2024}}The following former Middlesbrough players and managers have been inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame.{{div col|colwidth=20em|small=yes}}- Bobby Murdoch (2004 inductee)
- Graeme Souness (2004 inductee)
- Gordon Strachan (2007 inductee)
Honours
Source:League- Second Division / First Division / Championship (level 2)
- Third Division (level 3)
- Northern League
- FA Cup
- Runners-up: 1996–97
- League Cup
- Full Members’ CupNEWS, 12 April 2002, Boro’s nearly men, BBC Sport,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/1923695.stm, live, 26 May 2008,news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/1923695.stm," title="web.archive.org/web/20160113012724news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/1923695.stm,">web.archive.org/web/20160113012724news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/1923695.stm, 13 January 2016,
- Runners-up: 1989–90
- FA Amateur Cup
- Winners: 1894–95, 1897–98
- UEFA Cup
- Runners-up: 2005–06
- Anglo-Scottish CupWEB,www.middlesbrough-mad.co.uk/sngl/ed21/other_history_section/index.shtml, middlesbrough-mad.co.uk, 14 February 2014, Other Records, dead,www.middlesbrough-mad.co.uk/sngl/ed21/other_history_section/index.shtml," title="web.archive.org/web/20140402204127www.middlesbrough-mad.co.uk/sngl/ed21/other_history_section/index.shtml,">web.archive.org/web/20140402204127www.middlesbrough-mad.co.uk/sngl/ed21/other_history_section/index.shtml, 2 April 2014,
- Winners: 1975–76
- North Riding Senior Cup
- Winners on 55 occasions since 1882
- Kirin CupWEB,www.rsssf.org/tablesk/kirin.html, Kirin Cup, 31 August 2007,www.rsssf.com/tablesk/kirin.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20070821100635www.rsssf.com/tablesk/kirin.html,">web.archive.org/web/20070821100635www.rsssf.com/tablesk/kirin.html, 21 August 2007, live,
- Winners: 1980
Middlesbrough Women
Middlesbrough Women is the women’s football club affiliated to Middlesbrough. Founded as Cleveland Spartans in 1976, they became officially affiliated with the men’s team in 2023, and currently play in the FA Women’s National League Division One North, the fourth level of English women’s football.References and notes
{{Reflist}}External links
{{commons category}}Official websites- MFC.co.uk Official club website
- Middlesbrough at The Football League’s official website
- {{BBC Football Info|BBClinkname=middlesbrough}}
- Middlesbrough news from Sky Sports
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