Alastair Brownlee

An easy read book, probably only of interest to Boro fans if Im honest, charting one of the most unlikely runs in football history, lets be honest mentioning Middlesbrough and the Uefa cup final in the same sentence certainyl isnt something I would ever had envisaged doing in my life time. Twenty years earlier as a kid I'd seen Boro lose at home to chester in the old third division, so strangely getting a good hiding in the final didnt seem all that bad when I remembered that particular moment. The run contained two of the finest comebacks by any british team in Europe, ever and in years to come this book will probably be one of those publications i'll bore my kids with, confirming that little Middlesbrough really did do what the book says they did. This books appeal will definately grow with passing years, when the Premier League is swallowed up by euro leagues and the UEFA cup doesnt exsist any more, perhaps Middlesbrough themselves will cease to exsist in its current form. When this happens I for one will be delighted to remember that amazing night against Bucharest.… (más)

A book which reflects a golden age for those who witnessed it and worthy of the 5 stars just for reminding me of that period in my life. My first real season as a Boro fan, corresponded with the clubs lowest ebb, an hour from extinction and in the third tier of the English game for only the second time, against all the odds a team full of local players romped to back to back promotions with barely a penny in the bank, laying the foundations which culminated in the club playing in the UEFA Cup final of 2006 and winning the league cup of 2004. The book charts the contributions and current whereabouts of the players that made the 86/87 season possible. Written by a local radio commentator who's heart is beyond question 110% behind the club, irrespective of your opinions on his ability as a commentator. Still my favouriite Middlesbrough team, despite the heroics of recent years. Thanks for the memories Ali!… (más)