The 1957–58 season was Middlesbrough's 75th year in existence and 4th consecutive season in the Division Two. Also the club competed in the FA Cup.
Summary In his fourth season as manager Bob Dennison took off Boro to the 7th place nine points below promotion to Division One. Forward Brian Clough repeated another great performance with 41 goals scored −40 in Division Two just 3 below topscorer T.Johnston (Leyton Orient/Blackburn Rovers)- forming a brilliant partnership with Alan Peacock now in his first season as starter. Dennison reinforced the midfield with Holliday as left winger, meanwhile McLean retained his position as right winger providing the duo a lot of assists. As central midfielders, Harris and Burbeck completed a decent campaign, on the contrary the defensive line was chaotic -even with the arrival of central back Brian Phillips- allowing a lot of goals against both Goalkeepers Taylor and Million. Also, the squad reached the FA Cup fourth round being eliminated by Stoke City.
Squad
Transfers In Pos. Name from Type DF Joe Birbeck loan ended FW Eddie Holliday MF Carl Taylor MF Ray Henderson Out Pos. Name To TypeMFBobby Corbett Northampton TownMFSam LawrieCharlton Athletic FWDoug Cooper
Results
Second Division
League table
Results by round
Matches .- Source: Middlesbrough match record: 1958
FA Cup
Statistics Squad statistics
References