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96-97 Middlesbrough Away Shirt

Middlesbrough Football Newspaper Book. Relive those glorious moments of your favourite team captured in newsprint. From the early 20th century to the recent past, each book affords a unique perspective on your team or sport’s colourful history. They are not written by someone looking back in time, but by reporters who witnessed the games and events as they unfolded and in a language of the time. Capture the history and greatest moments of Middlesbrough through the newspapers, as written at the time. Starting with coverage of Middlesbrough promotion to Division 1 in 1927, this book charts a glorious history of great games and League and Cup titles through the decades of the 20th century. Top stories include the 10-3 win over Sheffield Wed in 1933, the 9-2 win over Blackpool in 1938, and 5-1 win over Arsenal in 1980, coverage of the FA Cup Final in 1997, Coca Cola Cup final in 1998 and of course winning the Carling Cup in 2004. Read about Wilf Mannion’s move to Hull in 1954 after 18 years at Middlesbrough, Brian Clough’s debut in 1955, the appointment of Jack Charlton as Manager in 1973 and much much more. Newspaper coverage continues right up to the end of last season. A unique and wonderful gift and must have for all Middlesbrough fans.

Middlesbrough 30's

Middlesbrough 1970's home top modelled here by David Armstrong in 1974.

Middlesbrough 40's

Bryan Robson was England Captain Marvel, an unparallelled combination of skill and passion, and for many years the country's only truly world-class player. After leaving Manchester United he became an inspirational player-manager for Middlesbrough.This superb image is 16 by 12 inches in size and shows Robson, with club captain Nigel Pearson, holding the 1994-95 first division trophy aloft after earning promotion to the Premiership.The print comes with an official certificate of authenticity featuring an image of Robson signing. Only ten of these photos were signed, making this a highly collectable items of sports memorabilia for any Boro fan.

Middlesbrough 70's Away

Worn by Brian Clough during the heady days of football in the North East of England.

Chelsea v Middlesbrough 1997 FA Cup Final In Ruud Gullit s first season in charge, the Blues reacquainted themselves with the country s most prestigious competition after 27 years of waiting. It was a day that history was created. Ruud Gullit himself became the first foreign coach to win a domestic honour and Roberto Di Matteo scored Wembley s fastest ever FA Cup final goal after only 43 seconds. Inheriting the seeds of a promising side from former manager Glen Hoddle, Gullit soon stamped his own individuality onto the team with an influx of foreign stars. In came Gianfranco Zola, Roberto Di Matteo, Frank Leboeuf and Gianluca Vialli, and the team blossomed into one of the Premiership s most stylish sides competing for one of the major honours. The final itself couldn t have started any better for the Blues. Before a minute had even passed, Roberto Di Matteo picked up the ball in the centre of the park, and with the defence backing off, he launched a blistering attack on the Middlesbrough goal. Carrying the ball from inside his own half, the Italian international unleashed a venomous shot a fully thirty yards from goal, which arced over the hapless Roberts and nestled in the Wembley net. With the Chelsea fans in great voice, Wembley was a sea of Blue. But the game had to wait until the final ten minutes for any change to the score line, when Eddie Newton, who had started the move, was on hand to steer home Zola s flick from close range. The goal signalled a mass of euphoric celebrations around the stadium and Dennis Wise made the much-coveted walk up the famous Wembley steps to collect the trophy for the second time in Chelsea s history. Relive the day that FA Cup history was created.

Middlesbrough v Arsenal - Cup Semi Final -14th Apr. 2002

This superb photo captures the moment when Middlesbrough won their only major trophy to date, the Carling Cup in 2004.Inspirational midfielder George Boateng holds the trophy aloft after a 2-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers through goals by Joseph-Desire Job and Boudewijn Zenden.The photo is 10 inches by 8 inches large and would be a superb gift for any Boro fan.

Leicester City v Middlesbrough League Cup Coca Cola - Final at Wembley Stadium - 6th April 1997