Middlesbrough Overview

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Boro sign Phillips from Spurs

Middlesbrough have continued their aggressive summer recruitment drive by securing the permanent signature of Tottenham Hotspur defender Ashley Phillips. The England Under-21 international arrives at the Riverside Stadium on a long-term five-year deal, becoming the eighth new face in Kim Hellberg’s squad.

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Americans Abroad: Berhalter impresses with assist in Boro debut

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including a standout debut.

Middlesbrough sign Man Utd's Vitek in record £14m deal for Championship keeper

Middlesbrough have completed the signing of goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United in a deal worth up to £14m, setting a new transfer record for a second-tier goalkeeper. The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Bristol City, where he impressed with 12 clean sheets, and now joins Boro as their seventh summer signing.

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USMNT's Arfsten finalizes $7.5m Boro transfer

Middlesbrough have finalized an agreement to sign U.S. men's national team and Columbus Crew defender Max Arfsten. Sources told GOAL last week that the deal is worth up to $7.5 million. The move to the Championship club sees Arfsten link up with USMNT teammates Sebastian Berhalter and Aidan Morris, both of whom are also Crew products.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	Bolton Wanderers	1	1	0	2	1	1	3	W
6	Charlton Athletic	1	1	0	2	1	1	3	W
7	Middlesbrough	1	1	0	2	1	1	3	W
8	Watford	1	1	0	2	1	1	3	W
9	Blackburn Rovers	1	0	1	2	2	0	1	D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Bolton Wanderers

W

Charlton Athletic

W

Middlesbrough

W

Watford

W

Blackburn Rovers

D

Frequently asked questions

When were Middlesbrough founded?

One of the oldest football clubs in the world, Middlesbrough were formed in 1876 by members of the Middlesbrough Cricket Club at the Albert Park Hotel.

Who are the owners of Middlesbrough?

British entrepreneur Steve Gibson is the owner as well as chairman of Middlesbrough, acquiring the reins in 1994.

What is Middlesbrough's stadium called?

Middlesbrough play their games at the Riverside Stadium, which replaced Ayresome Park in 1995 as the club's main home venue.

What is Riverside Stadium's capacity?

Riverside Stadium's capacity stands at 34,742 and has been the home of Middlesbrough since 1995. From 1879 to 1903, the club played their games at Linthorpe Road, before moving to Ayresome Park in 1903. Middlesbrough played at this venue for 92 years till 1995.

How many trophies have Middlesbrough won?

Middlesbrough have won just one honour throughout their history, the League Cup title in the 2003-04 season.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Middlesbrough won?

Middlesbrough have not won a single English top flight title yet.

Who has made the most appearances for Middlesbrough?

Former English goalkeeper Tim Williamson holds the record of making the most appearances for Middlesbrough, playing 602 games between 1902 and 1923.

Who is Middlesbrough's all-time top goalscorer?

George Camsell, a ruthless striker for Middlesbrough between 1925 and 1939, scored a club-record 325 goals in 419 games, which also includes 59 goals in 37 league games in the 1926-27 season.

Which famous players have played for Middlesbrough?

Brian Clough, Gareth Southgate, Adama Traore, Marcus Tavernier, Alvaro Negredo, Victor Valdes, and Shay Given are some of Middlesbrough's most famous players ever.

Which famous managers have been in charge of Middlesbrough?

Terry Venables, Michael Carrick, and Gareth Southgate are some of the most famous managers to have managed Middlesbrough.

What is Middlesbrough's nickname?

Boro, the shortened version of the club name, is Middlesbrough's nickname. They have also been called The Teessiders and The Smoggies.