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 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.BBC Four – Timeshift, Series 7, A Game of Two Eras: 1957 v 2007
Squad
Transfers In Pos. Name from Type FW Ronnie Burbeck Leicester City GK Esmond Million Youth team Out Pos. Name To TypeGKRolando UgoliniWrexham A.F.C. FWCharlie Wayman Darlington F.C.MFBert Mitchell Southport F.C. FWKen McPherson Coventry City MFJoe Birbeck Grimsby Town FWDoug Cooper MFPeter Stephenson
Results
Division Two
League table
Results by round
Matches .- Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/middlesbrough/tab/matches/season/1957/
FA Cup
Third Round
Fourth Round
Statistics Squad statistics
References