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I am currently pulling together a book based on Boro Memories shared as part of the matchday programme articles alongside a number of interviews I have carried out and material found in Archives etc. It is one of three publications on Boro out this year, the first being the Camsell biography and...

I thought this might be of interest to a few on here. The book includes a fair few references to pubs with connections to MFC including our first national cup win, the Swatters Carr, players/director landlords, the old Ayresome Park pub, prematch favourites etc. For those interested, the book...

Due to unforseen circumstances and two people returning home early from Devon after the storm, there are two tickets available on the day. One adult £26 SOLD to BoroAlf One under 23 £16 Do let me know if of interest to anyone and can meet in Plymouth.

When Middlesbrough and QPR first met – a cup tie, cartoons and future England caps A look back at the first clash between the sides back in 1913 - an article for The Gazette today: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/middlesbrough-qpr-first-met--27639164

Teesside Archives are interested in speaking with people who either worked at the Teesside Steelworks, lived in the iron and steel communities or are interested in sharing their views on the closure, demolition, regeneration and heritage of the site. Interviews are taking place via prebooking...

An adapted extract from my forthcoming book (promise it will be out in 2023)... As Boro prepare for a sell-out Riverside Stadium clash with Wigan Athletic on Boxing Day, author and Boro historian Dr Tosh Warwick looks back at a magical few days in 1926 and the time of Christmas Day football...

George Camsell's statue is to be unveiled this evening at 7:30pm at the Riverside. It would be great to see a fantastic turnout for a Middlesbrough FC legend. All are welcome at this special day in Boro history! Almost 59 years ago, the man who scored a record-breaking 59 league goals in a...

56 years ago this week the FIFA World Cup was in full swing in Middlesbrough. On 12th July 1966 the Soviet Union beat underdogs North Korea 3-0 at Ayresome Park. Of course the Asians would go on to recover and knock Italy out of the tournament. What are your memories of the tournament...

Boro recruitment, 1952 With Boro struggling in the league, Manager Walter Rowley writes to John Kelly in an attempt to recruit him for Boro's 'rebuilding process'. Although John didn't star for the club, he went on to enjoy success at Whitby Town Football Club and played for several North...

An article with Dr Chris Stride from sportingstatues.com making the case for Brian Clough's statue to remain in Albert Park and become a centrepiece of the Park's heritage promotion and a visitor attraction. Link: The Gazette

Hi I have one adult ticket for sale for tonight's match as unfortunately as one of the lads due to come has Covid. Can meet at the ground/pub etc.

This week I was interviewed by The Times about George Camsell ahead of the publication of my biography of the Boro and England goalscoring legend, due out later this year. Unfortunately The Times have the article behind a paywall but thought I'd share for anyone interested who might have a...

Football at Christmas...A look back at Christmas Day Football at Middlesbrough FC. Some interesting matches and a big day in the football calendar. Would anyone welcome the return of Christmas Day Football? Christmas Day Football At The Boro

The Legacy of Lindy Delapenha: An article for Middlesbrough FC marking Black History Month on Lloyd Lindbergh Delapenha, an outstanding sportsman, Boro's first black footballer and the first Jamaican to play professional football in England. Whilst at Ayresome Park Lindy combined playing for...

Retro Victorian Boro shirt: MFC Foundation To Benefit From Vintage Shirt Sales Might be of interest to those interested in retro shirt reproductions. Inspired by research of the Boro historical archives, I think this is the earliest Boro shirt to be reproduced as a retro shirt with the original...

Might be of interest - there is some members' work included! Online: https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/ayresome-art-club-inspires-fans-to-share-their-own-creations Boro’s online Art of Ayresome exhibition featuring works by a number of celebrated artists has inspired Boro fans to get creative and...

An interview with Boro legend Alan Peacock discussing intentionally failing exams, playing for the forces, and combining work at Cargo Fleet with playing at Ayresome Park: https://www.mfc.co.uk/alan-peacocks-ayresome-park

* HELP NEEDED! SO FAR WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND PHOTOGRAPHS OF BORO'S FORMER LINTHORPE ROAD GROUND HOME SHOWING THE STANDS, PITCH, ACTION ETC* Lots of people claim to have seen photographs (the only one we have is below) but none ever emerge so we thought we would try one last time and...

Football and Epidemics: A Matter of Life and Death Lots of similar themes with football and the coronavirus today and the sport's response to the Middlesbrough Smallpox Epidemic in 1898. There were debates and delays on postponing football matches, playing behind closed doors, contradictory...