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1956–57 Middlesbrough F.C. season

The 1956–57 season was Middlesbrough's 74th year in existence and 3rd consecutive season in the Division Two. Also the club competed in the FA Cup.

1956–57 season
Eric Thomas
Bob Dennison
Ayresome Park
6th
Fourth Round
League: Brian Clough (38)All: Clough (40)

Home colours

The 1956–57 season was Middlesbrough's 74th year in existence and 3rd consecutive season in the Division Two. Also the club competed in the FA Cup.

In his third season as manager Bob Dennison took off Boro to the 6th place just 6 points below promotion. Chairman Eric Thomas transferred in Goalkeeper Esmond Million and from Leicester City winger Ron Burbeck being crucial with a lot of assists through the season. The offensive live was "reinforced" by a young Forward Brian Clough scoring a massive 40 goals during his first campaign in form, 38 in Division Two just 6 below topscorer A. Rowley (Leicester City). Meanwhile, the squad reached the FA Cup fourth round being eliminated by Aston Villa.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Pos.	Nation	Player
GK	ENG	Peter Taylor
GK	ENG	Esmond Million
DF	ENG	Ray Barnard
DF	ENG	Dicky Robinson
DF	ENG	Derek Stonehouse
DF	ENG	Ray Bilcliff
DF	ENG	Brian Phillips
DF	ENG	Tom Brown
DF	ENG	Bobby Corbett
MF	ENG	Frank Mulholland
MF	SCO	Sam Lawrie
MF	ENG	Ronnie Dicks (c)
MF	WAL	Bill Harris
FW	ENG	Ron Burbeck
FW	ENG	Billy Day
FW	ENG	Derek McLean
FW	ENG	Brian Clough
FW	IRL	Arthur Fitzsimons
FW	ENG	Joe Scott
FW	ENG	Alan Peacock
FW	ENG	Doug Cooper
FW	JAM	Lindy Delapenha

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5	42	20	8	14	83	58	1.431	48
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