Boro Memories

Middlesbrough FC has a proud history going back to when it was founded in 1876. FA Amateur Cup winner in 1895 and 1898, League Cup winners in 2004 and UEFA Cup finalists in 2006, Boro have graced England''s top two divisions for most of their history during which time they have often led the way as football pioneers both on and off the pitch. During the club''s 92-year-stay at the Archibald Leitch-designed Ayresome Park, Boro broke the world-record transfer record and included stars such as George Camsell, Wilf Mannion, Brian Clough amongst their ranks, whilst football legends Jack Charlton and Bryan Robson began their managerial careers in Middlesbrough. Since moving to the Riverside Stadium in 1995, Middlesbrough FC have experienced a rollercoaster few decades including world-renowned stars such as Juninho, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Gaizka Mendieta, Mark Schwarzer, Gareth Southgate, Mark Viduka and Yakubu donning the famous red and white shirt as the club has enjoyed famous European nights and promotions alongisde the heartbreak of relegations and cup final defeats.In Boro Memories, life-long Boro fan, author and historian Tosh Warwick reveals tales of life with Middlesbrough FC spanning nearly 150 years. Drawing on historic records, the recollections of fans, photographic archives, matchday records, collections of memorabilia, and much more, Tosh invites readers to join him in exploring the history, heritage, highlights and occassional heartbreak of life following the Boro!