When was middlesbrough football club founded

Their highest league finish to date was third place in the top flight in the —14 season and the club have only spent two seasons outside the top two divisions of English football. Although the club returned in , instant relegation followed.

The club's traditional kit is red with white detailing. The home shorts and sock colours have interchangeably been shifted between red and white, complementing the red shirt that was adopted in The various crests throughout the club's history, the most recent of which was adopted in , incorporate a lion rampant. Player-manager Bryan Robson, from Manchester United, took charge in At the same time, the club managed to reach both the League and FA Cup finals for the first time, but lost out in both.

Despite being in the second tier they were again runners up in the League Cup final the next year. Despite losing high profile players Fabrizio Ravanelli and Juninho due to relegation, Middlesbrough were promoted back to the Premiership at the first attempt in Club Nickname -- The Boro. Year Founded -- years ago. English County -- North Yorkshire. Current Ground -- Riverside Stadium.

M iddlesbrough FC is a football club with a very long history. Among the latest achievements for the club was to reach the UEFA Cup final in , which ended with a loss against Sevilla.

The club was founded in by Middlesbrough Amateur Cricket Club. The first official match is played the following year against Teesside Wanderers at Old Archery Ground, ending in a draw. The club also runs the Middlesbrough Enterprise Academy, a scheme that helps local children improve their entrepreneurial skills and make them more aware of business planning and finance.

It is no doubt that the club has had a massive impact on its community and remains committed to the people of Middlesbrough. The people of Teesside are an especially dedicated bunch when it comes to football. Your personal data will be used to process your submission, support your experience throughout this website, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy. Why Choose Us? Call Us Today!