Vertu Motors are proud to partner with EFL Championship side Middlesbrough FC, which is one of the oldest football clubs in England.
The club has a rich history dating back to 1876 and has an important role to play in the local community, something we are excited to help with as part of our relationship.
As a business based in the North East, we are proud to say we back the Boro.
Middlesbrough FC was founded in 1876 by members of the local cricket club and having turned professional, joined the English Football League.
The club secured its only major trophy in 2004 when early goals from Joseph-Desire Job and Bolo Zenden helped the team to defeat Bolton 2-1 to secure the League Cup, leading to wild celebrations on the streets when the trophy was paraded in front of fans. Two years, the team made it all the way to the final of the UEFA Cup before being defeated by Sevilla.
Currently competing in the second tier of the professional game, the Boro remain a focal point for the local community, with fans packing the Riverside for each home game.
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
Middlesbrough is one of a select number of clubs to have a Category 1 Academy, which provides opportunities for local youngsters to get into the sport. More than 100 graduates have gone on to play for the first team, with a number being recognised at international level.
The club also runs the MFC Foundation, which was formed in 1995 and works extensively across Teesside to benefit local communities through a wide range of programmes focused on sport, education and health.
With a number of dealerships across the North East, these are the local communities we are proud to support ourselves.
"We are delighted to welcome Vertu Motors to Middlesbrough Football Club as a club partner.
"We are excited to work with the Vertu Motors group and are proud to be partnering with one of the largest automotive retail groups in the UK."
"We are delighted to expand our football sponsorship portfolio with two historic and much-loved clubs in the North East.
"Sunderland and Middlesbrough both have huge support and demonstrate a real commitment to their respective communities, which is fundamental to how we want to promote our partnerships, with a number of our car dealerships also located in proximity of both our new club partners.
"We look forward to working closely with them to bring the Vertu Motors brand to their audiences and support their various football initiatives across the region."
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.
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