Difference between revisions of "Middlesbrough F.C."

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Middlesbrough F.C. ('Boro') is a British soccer team based in Middlesbrough, in north-east England. They currently play in the Football League Championship. The team is managed by Gordon Strachan and is sponsored by Garmin.

History

The side was founded in 1876 by members of Middlesbrough Cricket Club. Between 1903 and 1995 its home ground was Ayresome Park but in 1995 it moved to the Riverside Stadium. Middlesbrough were winners of the League Cup in 2004. Middlesbrough were relegated from the Premier League in 2009 and have not been promoted since.

Roster

Goalkeepers

21 Ross Turnbull
22 Brad Jones
32 Jason Steele

Defenders

2 Justin Hoyte
3 Andrew Taylor
5 Chris Riggott
6 Emanuel Pogatetz
14 Robert Huth
26 Matthew Bates
29 Tony McMahon
31 David Wheater
34 Joe Bennett
36 John Johnson
38 Seb Hines
39 Rhys Williams
40 Jonathan Grounds

Midfielders

4 Gary O'Neil
8 Didier Digard
15 Mohamed Shawky
19 Stewart Downing
20 Julio Arca
28 Adam Johnson
33 Nathan Porritt
35 Graeme Owens
41 Joshua Walker

Strikers

9 Mido
10 Jeremie Aliadiere
11 Marvin Emnes
12 Alfonso Alves
16 Marlon King
17 Tuncay Sanli
37 Jonathan Franks
42 Tom Craddock

Notable Former Players

DF Tom Mowbray

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 ==History==
-The side was founded in 1876 by members of Middlesbrough Cricket Club. Between 1903 and 1995 its home ground was Ayresome Park but in 1995 it moved to the Riverside Stadium. Middlesbrough were winners of the League Cup in 2004.
+The side was founded in 1876 by members of Middlesbrough Cricket Club. Between 1903 and 1995 its home ground was Ayresome Park but in 1995 it moved to the Riverside Stadium. Middlesbrough were winners of the League Cup in 2004. Middlesbrough were relegated from the Premier League in 2009 and have not been promoted since.
 ==Roster==