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Middlesbrough has never been the best Premier League club, but they have played in nearly every Premier League season since the league formed in 1992. In fact the only year the Boro has not played in Premier League competition was their 1997/1998 season. Unfortunately with their poor play this year, Middlesbrough will have to look for another quick promotion next season as the team suffered a frustrating relegation.
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has targeted four wins from his side’s remaining ten games as being the minimum required to ensure their Premier League status for another season.
The Teessiders were swept aside 4-0 in north London by Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night, although many observers felt that they were slightly unlucky on the night to lose by such a margin, and remain languishing in 19th place in the table.
Things are still tight down in the Premier League basement though, and Southgate thinks that if his men can reach the talismanic total of 40 points then they will be safe.
Nickname(s): The Boro, The Red & White Army
2008/2009 Position: 10th
2007/2008 Finish: 13th
Coach: Gareth Southgate (England)
Stadium: Riverside Stadium (35,100 capacity)
Key Players: Mido, Alfonso Alves, Gary O’Neil
History:
Middlesbrough was founded way back in 1876 and was an inaugural member of the Premier League in 1992. Middlesbrough has been a perpetual underachiever though. Their best ever finish (3rd) occurred all the way back in 1913/1914. Financial difficulties in the 1980s almost derailed the club, but Steve Gibson’s taking control of the club at the last minute (literally almost) led to their rebirth.
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