'Boro Lose Out Despite Bristol City Fightback
Middlesborough kicked off the run to the festive period with an unfortunate defeat at Bristol City as the EFL Championship season resumed following the international break.
Middlesbrough FC are a professional football club based in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Formed in 1876 at the Albert Park Hotel, it was the work of members of the Middlesbrough Cricket Club to form a football club that would reach the second tier in English football.
Though it wouldn't be until 2004 when the Boro lifted their first major trophy, the League Cup. This momentous occasion came after a 2-1 victory over Bolton at the Millennium Stadium, with goals scored by Joseph Job and Bolo Zenden sealing the deal.
Following the win, hundreds of thousands of Boro fans took to the streets to celebrate, in a moment that remains legendary to Boro fans.
Winners 2003/04, Runners up 1996/97, 1997/98
Runners up 1996/97
Runners up 2005/06
Winners 1975
Runners up 1990
Winners 1894/95, 1897/98
v Brighton & Hove Albion
1958
v Scarborough (FA Cup)
1890
Second Division
1973-74
In an effort to help more young players into the sport, the club hosts an Academy as part of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP), achieving a Category One status which helps to provide more coaches for young players from U18 to U21 ages.
The MFC Foundation is another part of the club's reach into the community, which works with disadvantaged local communities to deliver sport, education, and health to those who require more access.
We caught up with the legendary Chris Kamara on his visit back to his hometown. He explores his roots and details what makes Middlesbrough such a fantastic town. Kammy explores the club's training ground, indulges in some local delicacies, and recalls what it was like to grow up in the area. Watch the video for more.
Middlesborough kicked off the run to the festive period with an unfortunate defeat at Bristol City as the EFL Championship season resumed following the international break.
Middlesbrough returned to winning ways with a fine performance against EFL Championship leaders Leicester at the Riverside.
Sports teams by their very nature play a huge part in bringing people together across a wide range of communities, and the community element is a big factor when it comes to the development of our various sporting partners.
Middlesbrough FC have moved into the top ten in the EFL Championship despite the Vertu Motors-supported team seeing its winning run come to an end.