Middlesbrough F.C. Reserves and Academy
Middlesbrough F.C. Reserves and Academy are the under-23 and under-18 teams of Middlesbrough F.C.
| Full name | Middlesbrough Football Club Under-23s | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Boro | ||
| Short name | MFC, Boro | ||
| Founded | 1876 | ||
| Ground | Rockliffe Park, Hurworth | ||
| Owner | Steve Gibson | ||
| Chairman | Steve Gibson | ||
| Manager | Craig Liddle | ||
| League | Premier League 2, Division 2 | ||
| 2019–20 | 5th | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Most home fixtures are played at Rockliffe Park, near Hurworth, though some are played at Victoria Park, Hartlepool.[1]
Reserves
Middlesbrough Reserves (also referred to as the Under-23 Development Squad) play in Division 2 of the Premier League 2, being part of the founding members of the Premier League 2 since 2012. They have also competed in the EFL Trophy during the 2016–17, 2017–18 and 2018–19 seasons alongside 15 other academies that held Category 1 status.[2]
Current squad
- As of 3 February 2021[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Academy
| Full name | Middlesbrough Football Club Under-18s | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Boro | ||
| Short name | MFC, Boro | ||
| Founded | 1876 | ||
| Ground | Rockliffe Park, Hurworth | ||
| Owner | Steve Gibson | ||
| Chairman | Steve Gibson | ||
| Manager | Craig Liddle | ||
| League | U18 Premier League North | ||
| 2019–20 | 8th | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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The Middlesbrough Academy is the name for Middlesbrough's youth system. They field teams in the U21 Premier League and U18 Premier League.
The longest serving academy manager was Dave Parnaby, who was appointed in 1998 and retired in 2017. During this time, the academy produced many notable players such as former first team captains Ben Gibson and Jonathan Woodgate; Australia internationals Brad Jones, Luke Wilkshire and Rhys Williams; Scotland internationals James Morrison, Graeme Murty and Robbie Stockdale; England internationals Stewart Downing and Adam Johnson; as well as Northern Ireland international Chris Brunt.[9]
He also led the Academy side to the 2003 FA Youth Cup final against Manchester United where they finished runners up,[10] before getting to the final again the next season and emerging victorious over Aston Villa in 2004.[11]
Current squad
- As of 12 September 2020[12]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Staff
The Middlesbrough football club academy staff are as follows:
Senior Staff
| Position | Staff |
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| Academy Manager | Craig Liddle |
| Head Goalkeeping Coach | Chris Pennock |
| Head Sports Scientist | Peter Hood |
| Head Of Medical | Adam Read |
| Head of Recruitment | Ron Bone |
| Assistant Head of Recruitment | Martin Carter |
| Head of Education and Welfare | Barry Dawson |
Administration
| Role | Name |
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| Head of Academy Operations | Wendy Thomas |
| Academy Administrator | Maria Bloom |
Medical
| Role | Name |
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| Head Of Medical | Adam Read |
| Physiotherapist | Stuart Irwin |
Fitness and Performance
| Name | Role |
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| Head of Fitness and Sports Science | Peter Hood |
| Sport Scientist | Alex Pots |
| Performance Analyst | Jamie Bettson |
Scouting
| Name | Role |
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| Head of Recruitment | Ron Bone |
| Assistant Head of Recruitment | Martin Carter |
| Scout, Academy Recruitment | Michael Barkley |
Coaching staff
Because of Middlesbrough Football Clubs Academies EPP level they divide their coaching into three phases. Professional development, youth development and foundation phases of coaching.
| Name | Role | ||
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| Professional Development Lead Coach (U21) | Paul Jenkins | Professional Development Assistant Coach (U21) | Graeme Lee |
| Professional Development Coach (U18) | Craig Liddle | Professional Development Assistant Coach (U18) | Mark Tinkler |
| Professional Development Goalkeeping Coach | Chris Pennock | ||
| Youth Development Lead Coach | Craig Liddle | ||
| Youth Development Coach | Alun Armstrong | ||
| Youth Development Assistant Coach | Kevin Scott | ||
| Foundation Development Lead Coach | Paul Crager | ||
| Foundation Development Coach | Allan Clark |
Notable Products
Many players have come through Middlesbrough's academy who have either gone on to play for the first team or have gone on to have successful careers elsewhere. The following are players who have made professional appearances, either for Middlesbrough or another football club, during their careers.
They are organised in order of the date they signed their first professional contract with Middlesbrough (from 1997 onwards). Appearances for those who played for Middlesbrough are counted as all professional appearances for the club in all competitions. Players who are still contracted to the club (including players loaned out elsewhere) are highlighted in bold.
Players who have played for Middlesbrough
- As of 16 October 2020
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Players who have played for other football clubs
- As of 30 January 2020
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Players who have played at international level
Many players who have come through the youth ranks at Middlesbrough have appeared for their national team at both senior and youth levels. The following is a list of those players organised by national team and alphabetical order respectively.
- As of 21 October 2019
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Honours
- Winners (1): 2014–15
- Winners (11): 1996–97, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2003–04, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18
- Runners-up (1): 2003–04, 2004–05, 2013–14
- Winners (1): 2011–12
- Runners-up (2): 1995–96, 2010–11
- Winners (1): 2014–15
References
- "Rockliffe Park". Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- "Our Academy". mfc.co.uk. Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- "U-23s". mfc.co.uk. Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- "Connor Malley Joins Carlisle United On Loan". mfc.co.uk. Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- "Walker Joins Crewe In Loan Move". mfc.co.uk. Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
- "Isaiah Jones Joins Queen Of The South". mfc.co.uk. Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
- "TRANSFER NEWS: Brad James' loan has been extended". theshots.co.uk. Aldershot Town F.C. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- "Rumarn Burrell: Bradford City sign Middlesbrough striker on loan". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- "Dave Parnaby The Reluctant Legend". mfc.co.uk. Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- "Manchester United 1–1 Middlesbrough". theguardian.com. The Guardian. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- "Boro Celebrate FA Youth Cup Victory". mfc.co.uk. Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
- "U-18s". Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
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