1956–57 Middlesbrough F.C. season
Middlesbrough 1956–57 football season
| 1956–57 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Eric Thomas | ||
| Manager | Bob Dennison | ||
| Stadium | Ayresome Park | ||
| Division Two | 6th | ||
| FA Cup | 4th | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Brian Clough (38) All: Clough (40) | ||
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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.
Summary
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 [1] and from Leicester City winger Ron Burbeck[2] being crucial with a lot of assists through the season. The offensive live was "reinforced" by a young Forward Brian Clough[3] 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.[4]
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
| In | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Name | from | Type |
| MF | Ronnie Burbeck | Leicester City | |
| GK | Esmond Million | Youth team | |
| Out | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Name | To | Type |
| GK | Rolando Ugolini | Wrexham A.F.C. | |
| FW | Charlie Wayman | Darlington F.C. | |
| MF | Bert Mitchell | Southport F.C. | |
| FW | Ken McPherson | Coventry City | |
| MF | Joe Birbeck | Grimsby Town | |
| FW | Doug Cooper | ||
| MF | Peter Stephenson | ||
Results
Division One
League table
| Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Blackburn Rovers | 42 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 83 | 75 | 1.107 | 52 |
| 5 | Stoke City | 42 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 83 | 58 | 1.431 | 48 |
| 6 | Middlesbrough | 42 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 84 | 60 | 1.400 | 48 |
| 7 | Sheffield United | 42 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 87 | 76 | 1.145 | 46 |
| 8 | West Ham United | 42 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 59 | 63 | 0.937 | 46 |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
Results by round
Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/middlesbrough/tab/matches/season/1956/
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; = Champions, Promoted to 1956-57 Division One; = Promoted to 1956-57 Division One; = Relegated to 1956-57 Division Three
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; = Champions, Promoted to 1956-57 Division One; = Promoted to 1956-57 Division One; = Relegated to 1956-57 Division Three
Matches
- .- Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/middlesbrough/tab/matches/season/1957/
Middlesbrough v Stoke City
| 18 August 1956 1 | Middlesbrough | 1-1 | Stoke City | Middlesbrough |
Bill Harris  86' | 15' (pen) Bobby Cairns | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 13,413 Referee: K Dagnall |
Bury F.C. v Middlesbrough
| 21 August 1956 2 | Bury F.C. | 2-3 | Middlesbrough | Bury |
| John Willie Parker 28' Peter Tilley 58'Johnny Robinson 89' | 47', 67' Clough | Stadium: Gigg Lane Attendance: 14,979 Referee: PF Power |
Barnsley F.C. v Middlesbrough
| 25 August 1956 3 | Barnsley F.C. | 3-1 | Middlesbrough | Barnsley |
| Lol Chappell 62' | 10', 16' Clough 33' Lindy Delapenha | Stadium: Oakwell Attendance: 11,651 Referee: P Rhodes |
Middlesbrough v Bury F.C.
| 29 August 1956 4 | Middlesbrough | 2-2 | Bury F.C. | Middlesbrough |
| Lindy Delapenha 22'Brian Clough 39' | Stan Pearson 42', 57' Ref: PF Power Att: 18,344 | Stadium: Ayresome Park |
Leicester City v Middlesbrough
| 1 September 1956 5 | Leicester City | 1-1 | Middlesbrough | Leicester |
| Willie Gardiner 55' | Brian Clough 46' | Stadium: Filbert Street Attendance: 27,227 Referee: JH Clough |
Grimsby Town v Middlesbrough
| 4 September 1956 6 | Grimsby Town | 2-3 | Middlesbrough | Cleethorpes |
| Billy Evans 23' Bob Crosbie 43'Jimmy Maddison 50' | 53', 89' Brian Clough | Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 20,505 |
Middlesbrough v Bristol Rovers
| 8 September 1956 7 | Middlesbrough | 3-2 | Bristol Rovers | Middlesbrough |
| Joe Scott 26' Brian Clough 39'Alan Peacock 85' | Alfie Biggs 37' Peter Hooper 53' | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 19,149 Referee: W Hickson |
Middlesbrough v Grimsby Town
| 12 September 1956 8 | Middlesbrough | 2-1 | Grimsby Town | Middlesbrough |
| Lindy Delapenha 64' (pen) Brian Clough 74' | Bob Crosbie 69' | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 15,999 Referee: L Howarth |
Notts County v Middlesbrough
| 15 September 1956 9 | Notts County | 1-2 | Middlesbrough | Nottingham |
| Peter Russell 35' Jimmy Jackson 54' | 83' Bill Harris | Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 10,190 Referee: J Cook |
Middlesbrough v Liverpool F.C.
| 22 September 1956 10 | Middlesbrough | 1-1 | Liverpool F.C. | Middlesbrough |
| Brian Clough 80' | Dicky Robinson 15' (o.g.) | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 21,912 Referee: AW Luty |
Leyton Orient v Middlesbrough
| 29 September 1956 11 | Leyton Orient | 1-1 | Middlesbrough | Leyton (London) |
| Ken Facey 77' | 44' Brian Clough | Stadium: Brisbane Road Attendance: 17,146 Referee: J Kelly |
Middlesbrough v Port Vale F.C.
| 6 October 1956 12 | Middlesbrough | 3-1 | Port Vale F.C. | Middlesbrough |
| Lindy Delapenha 11' (pen), 31' (pen) Brian Clough 23' | Len Stephenson | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 18,586 Referee: E Crawford |
Rotherham United v Middlesbrough
| 13 October 1956 13 | Rotherham United | 3-2 | Middlesbrough | Rotherham |
| Roy Stephenson 8'Jack Selkirk 84'Ron Burbeck 89' | Brian Clough 24'Derek McLean 27' | Stadium: Millmoor Attendance: 13,644 Referee: H Haworth |
Middlesbrough v Bristol City
| 20 October 1956 14 | Middlesbrough | 4-1 | Bristol City | Middlesbrough |
| Brian Clough 37', 55'Lindy Delapenha 75'Bill Harris 87' | Jimmy Rogers 74' | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 23,824 Referee: F Collinge |
Swansea Town F.C. v Middlesbrough
| 27 October 1956 15 | Swansea Town F.C. | 2-2 | Middlesbrough | Swansea, Wales |
| Ivor J Allchurch 2' Mel Charles 68' | Ronnie Dicks 75' Derek McLean 78' | Stadium: Vetch Field Attendance: 17,552 Referee: JS Pickles |
Middlesbrough v Fulham F.C.
| 3 November 1956 16 | Middlesbrough | 3-1 | Fulham F.C. | Middlesbrough |
| Derek McLean 8'Brian Clough 26'Ron Burbeck 30' | Jimmy Hill 67' | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 29,201 Referee: JS McLoughlin |
Nottingham Forest v Middlesbrough
| 10 November 1956 17 | Nottingham Forest | 4-0 | Middlesbrough | Nottingham |
| Brian Clough 44', 68', 79'Arthur Fitzsimons 81' | Stadium: City Ground Attendance: 20,862 Referee: H Haworth |
Middlesbrough v West Ham United
| 17 November 1956 18 | Middlesbrough | 3-1 | West Ham United | Middlesbrough |
| Ron Burbeck 27'Arthur Fitzsimons 31', 37' | Ken Tucker 7' | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 31,513 Referee: F Cowen |
Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough
| 24 November 1956 19 | Blackburn Rovers | 0-1 | Middlesbrough | Blackburn |
| Tommy Briggs 25' | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 21,066 Referee: JV Sherlock |
Middlesbrough v Lincoln City F.C.
| 1 December 1956 20 | Middlesbrough | 3-0 | Lincoln City F.C. | Middlesbrough |
| Lindy Delapenha 23', 43' (pen) Brian Clough 56' | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 24,598 Referee: M McCoy |
Sheffield United v Middlesbrough
| 8 December 1956 21 | Sheffield United | 1-2 | Middlesbrough | Sheffield |
| Jack Wilkinson 68' Derek Hawksworth 83' | 89' Derek McLean | Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 20,479 Referee: JS Swain |
Stoke City v Middlesbrough
| 15 December 1956 22 | Stoke City | 1-3 | Middlesbrough | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Tim Coleman 55', 83', 88' | Arthur Fitzsimons 28' | Stadium: Victoria Ground Attendance: 20,689 Referee: K Dagnall |
Middlesbrough v Barnsley F.C.
| 22 December 1956 23 | Middlesbrough | 1-2 | Barnsley F.C. | Middlesbrough |
| Ronnie Dicks 82' | Johnny McCann 6' Johnny Edgar 9' | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 11,147 Referee: P Rhodes |
Middlesbrough v Doncaster Rovers
| 25 December 1956 24 | Middlesbrough | 3-2 | Doncaster Rovers | Middlesbrough |
| Brian Clough (2) Bill Harris | Ronnie Walker Tommy Cavanagh | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 16,515 Referee: PF Power |
Doncaster Rovers v Middlesbrough
| 26 December 1956 25 | Doncaster Rovers | 1-2 | Middlesbrough | Doncaster |
| Bert Tindill Tommy Cavanagh | Dicky Robinson 62' | Stadium: Belle Vue Attendance: 8,975 Referee: PF Power |
Middlesbrough v Leicester City
| 29 December 1956 26 | Middlesbrough | 1-3 | Leicester City | Middlesbrough |
| Arthur Fitzsimons 10' | Billy Wright 30' Colin Appleton 38' Arthur Rowley 43' | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 29,704 Referee: JH Clough |
Bristol Rovers v Middlesbrough
| 12 January 1957 27 | Bristol Rovers | 2-0 | Middlesbrough | Bristol |
| Joe Scott 66' Brian Clough 89' | Stadium: Eastville Stadium Attendance: 24,015 Referee: W Hickson |
Middlesbrough v Notts County
| 19 January 1957 28 | Middlesbrough | 0-0 | Notts County | Middlesbrough |
| Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 23,085 Referee: J Cook |
Liverpool F.C. v Middlesbrough
| 2 February 1957 29 | Liverpool F.C. | 1-2 | Middlesbrough | Liverpool |
| Alan A'Court | 43' Arthur Fitzsimons 64' Ron Burbeck | Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 38,890 Referee: AW Luty |
Middlesbrough v Leyton Orient
| 9 February 1957 30 | Middlesbrough | 1-2 | Leyton Orient | Middlesbrough |
| Brian Clough 2' Tommy Johnston 41' | Phil Woosnam 20' | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 27,315 Referee: J Kelly |
Port Vale F.C. v Middlesbrough
| 16 February 1957 31 | Port Vale F.C. | 1-2 | Middlesbrough | Burslem (Stoke-on-Trent) |
| Cyril Done 51'Bill Spurdle 82' | Brian Clough 3' | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 12,064 Referee: E Crawford |
Middlesbrough v Rotherham United
| 23 February 1957 32 | Middlesbrough | 0-1 | Rotherham United | Middlesbrough |
| Roy Stephenson 12' | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 14,829 Referee: H Haworth |
Bristol City v Middlesbrough
| 2 March 1957 33 | Bristol City | 1-2 | Middlesbrough | Bristol |
| Bobby Etheridge 10' Johnny Watkins 43' (pen) | 21' Derek McLean | Stadium: Ashton Gate Attendance: 22,402 Referee: F Collinge |
Middlesbrough v Swansea Town F.C.
| 9 March 1957 34 | Middlesbrough | 6-2 | Swansea Town F.C. | Middlesbrough |
| Arthur Fitzsimons 2' Billy Day 9'Bill Harris 11' (pen)Derek McLean 35'Brian Clough 61', 82' | 50' Bert McIntosh 89' (o.g) Derek Stonehouse | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 17,072 |
Fulham F.C. v Middlesbrough
| 16 March 1957 35 | Fulham F.C. | 2-1 | Middlesbrough | Fulham |
| Trevor 'Tosh' Chamberlain Derek McLean 29' | 7' Brian Clough | Stadium: Craven Cottage Attendance: 20,450 Referee: JS McLoughlin |
Middlesbrough v Nottingham Forest
| 23 March 1957 36 | Middlesbrough | 2-2 | Nottingham Forest | Middlesbrough |
| Derek McLean 70' Brian Clough 82' | 10' Peter Higham 79' Jimmy Barrett | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 25,009 Referee: H Haworth |
West Ham United v Middlesbrough
| 30 March 1957 37 | West Ham United | 1-1 | Middlesbrough | Upton Park |
| Malcolm Allison | Brian Clough 18' | Stadium: Boleyn Ground Attendance: 15,166 Referee: F Cowen |
Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers
| 6 April 1957 38 | Middlesbrough | 2-1 | Blackburn Rovers | Middlesbrough |
| Brian Clough 85', 86' | Peter Dobing | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 20,716 Referee: JV Sherlock |
Lincoln City v Middlesbrough
| 13 April 1957 39 | Lincoln City | 1-1 | Middlesbrough | Lincoln |
| Tommy Northcott 56' | 8' Derek McLean | Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 8,601 Referee: M McCoy |
Middlesbrough v Sheffield United
| 20 April 1957 40 | Middlesbrough | 3-1 | Sheffield United | Middlesbrough |
| Bill Harris 34' (pen), 55' (pen)Brian Clough 74' | Alf Ringstead 83' | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 21,075 Referee: JS Swain |
Middlesbrough v Huddersfield Town
| 22 April 1957 41 | Middlesbrough | 7-2 | Huddersfield Town | Middlesbrough |
| Clough 24' Clough 49'Derek McLean 73'Arthur Fitzsimons 80'Bill Harris 82' (pen)Clough 85'Clough 87' | 8' Dave Hickson 53' Les Massie | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 20,651 |
Huddersfield Town v Middlesbrough
| 23 April 1957 42 | Huddersfield Town | 0-1 | Middlesbrough | |
| Arthur Fitzsimons 27' | Attendance: 13,818 |
FA Cup
Middlesbrough v Charlton Athletic
| 5 January 1957 3 | Middlesbrough | 1-1 | Charlton Athletic | Middlesbrough |
| Joe Scott 72' | 53' Buck Ryan | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 32,863 Referee: RH Windle |
Charlton Athletic v Middlesbrough
| 10 January 1957 replay | Charlton Athletic | 2-3 | Middlesbrough | Charlton (London) |
| Stuart Leary 21' Ray Barnard 37' (o.g.) | 20' Billy Day 44' Brian Clough 55'Arthur Fitzsimons | Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 22,613 Referee: RH Windle |
Middlesbrough v Aston Villa
| 26 January 1957 4 | Middlesbrough | 2-3 | Aston Villa | Middlesbrough |
| Brian Clough 28' Bill Harris 41' | 39' Derek 'Doc' Pace 53' Les Smith 72' Johnny Dixon | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 42,396 Referee: GW Pullin |
Statistics
Squad statistics
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Division One | FA Cup | Other | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| GK |  ENG | Peter Taylor | 41 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Ray Barnard | 33 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Dicky Robinson | 42 | 1 | 39 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Derek Stonehouse | 25 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG | Derek McLean | 29 | 10 | 29 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MF |  WAL | Bill Harris | 45 | 9 | 42 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG | Ron Burbeck | 34 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG | Ronnie Dicks | 44 | 2 | 41 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MF |  JAM | Lindy Delapenha | 27 | 8 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG | Brian Clough | 44 | 40 | 41 | 38 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW |  IRL | Arthur Fitzsimons | 39 | 10 | 36 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| GK | ENG | Esmond Million | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Ray Bilcliff | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG | Joe Scott | 22 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG | Billy Day | 19 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Brian Phillips | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MF |  SCO | Sam Lawrie | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG | Alan Peacock | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Tom Brown | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG | Doug Cooper | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Bobby Corbett | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG | Frank Mulholland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
- Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/middlesborugh/tab/matches/season/1957/
References
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- ^ Stewart, Rob (27 March 2009). "Brian Clough: a man not afraid to make enemies". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
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