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Middlesbrough – Interesting Facts

When were Middlesbrough founded?

Middlesbrough Football Club were founded in 1876 by members of the Middlesbrough Cricket Club at a meeting at the Albert Park Hotel, North Yorkshire.

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What were they previously named?

Middlesbrough Association (1876): The club was initially referred to as “Middlesbrough Association” or simply Middlesbrough Football Club during its founding year.
Middlesbrough and Ironopolis Football and Athletic Club (1892): Following a period where professional players broke away to form Middlesbrough Ironopolis (1889–1894), officials attempted a merger. In May 1892, an application was made to the Football League under the combined name “Middlesbrough and Ironopolis Football and Athletic Club”.
Reformed (1986): After going into liquidation in 1986, the club was reformed and often officially referred to as Middlesbrough Football Club (1986) to distinguish it from the previous legal entity.

Who are their local rivals?

.Newcastle United
Sunderland A.F.C

What nicknames have they had?

The Boro: A common, direct shortening of Middlesbrough used for decades.
The Smoggies: Initially an insult from opposing fans referencing the area’s industrial air, but later embraced by supporters.
The Teessiders: Referring to the team’s location on the River Tees.

What home stadiums names have they had?

[Riverside Stadium] (1995–present): The current home, which has had sponsored variations of this name:Cellnet Riverside Stadium (1995–1999)
BT Cellnet Riverside Stadium (1999–2002)
Captain James Cook Stadium (Used briefly in 2019 for promotional purposes)
[Ayresome Park] (1903–1995): The club’s home for 92 years.
[Linthorpe Road] Ground (1879–1903): The club’s home prior to moving to Ayresome Park.
[Albert Park] (1877–1879): The club’s first formal home