Middlesbrough pulled off a shock transfer over the summer of 1996, signing Fabrizio Ravanelli from Juventus for a club-record £7 million. The signing turned a few heads as the Italian had won the Champions League the previous season. He had scored the first goal of the Final, which Juventus had won on penalties against a […]
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Iconic Moments in Football No.71
Referee Andy D’Urso became a Football League referee in 1994 before getting promoted to the Premier League in 1999. He made front and back page news in his first season in England’s top flight in an incident that features as this week’s ‘Iconic Moment’. D’Urso was appointed as the man in charge of the Premier […]
On This Day – 21st December
The famous photo of a dejected Juninho after the final whistle at Elland Road on the final day of the season as Middlesbrough’s relegation was confirmed It was on this day in 1996 that one of the most controversial moments in Premier League history occurred. Middlesbrough were due to play Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park […]
On This Day – 23rd November
Joey Barton would have made senior debut for Manchester City on this day in 2002 had it not been for the most bizarre of circumstances. City were away to Middlesbrough and after Geremi scored to give the hosts a 3-1 lead on 84 minutes, manager Kevin Keegan told Barton to get ready to go on […]
Heroes & Villains – Middlesbrough
Hero – Steve GibsonSteve Gibson has to be Middlesbrough’s ‘hero’. He has been instrumental in the progress of the club since the mid-80’s, helping the club progress with their move to the Riverside Stadium and ending the 128 year wait for a major trophy in 2004. When Gibson joined the board in 1986, he was […]
Greatest Own Goals of All-Time No.13
Leicester City’s Frank Sinclair walks off with his head down after scoring an own goal to give Middlesbrough the lead (Photo by Steve Morton/EMPICS via Getty Images) Poor Frank Sinclair! He had a torrid time with own goals when he played for Leicester City, scoring three own goals in his six years in his time […]
On This Day – 19th July
Pak Doo-ik’s shot heads towards the back of the net, 19th July 1966 One of the greatest shocks in World Cup history took place on this day back in 1966, with the name of Pak Doo-ik going down in football folklore in the process.Pa Doo-ik fired in a 42nd minute winner for North Korea over […]
A Video Interview with…Andy Campbell
This is my first ever video interview for the blog and is with former Middlesbrough and Cardiff City striker Andy Campbell.I hope you enjoying watching it as much as did doing the interview. Andy was very helpful in doing this interview and I’m extremely grateful for his assistance. I hope this is the first of […]
On This Day – 17th May
Roberto Di Martteo fires Chelsea ahead after only 42 seconds Chelsea won the FA Cup on this day back in 1997, beating Middlesbrough 2-0 in the Final at Wembley.This was only the second time that The Blues had won the FA Cup, the first time was in 1970. Chelsea had a dream start thanks to […]
On This Day – 30th April
John Hendrie side-foots home the last competitive goal at Ayresome Park The last game to be played at Middlesbrough’s Ayresome Park as played on this day a quarter of a century ago.30th April 1995 is a date etched in the mind of Middlesbrough fans old enough to remember the move. It was the date that […]