1989–90 Middlesbrough F.C. season
Middlesbrough 1989–90 football season
| 1989–90 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Colin Henderson |
| Manager | Bruce Rioch/Colin Todd |
| Stadium | Ayresome Park |
| Second Division | 21st |
| FA Cup | Third round |
| League Cup | Third round |
| Full Members' Cup | Runners up |
| Top goalscorer | League: Slaven (21) All: Slaven (25) |
During the 1989–90 English football season, Middlesbrough F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.
Season summary
In the 1989–90 season, Boro finished 21st in the Second Division, only escaping relegation by two points with a dramatic end of season victory at home to local rivals Newcastle United.
Squad
Appearances and goals
Appearance and goalscoring records for all the players who were in the Middlesbrough F.C. first team squad during the 1989–90 season.[1]
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Division 2 | FA Cup | League Cup | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| GK |  ENG | Stephen Pears | 28 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| GK | ENG | Kevin Poole | 25 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| DF |  IRL | Alan Kernaghan | 44 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| DF | ENG | Simon Coleman | 39 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Colin Cooper | 26 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Nicky Mohan | 24 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Tony Mowbray | 34 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Gary Pallister | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Jimmy Phillips | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Gary Parkinson | 48 | 4 | 41 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG | Owen McGee | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG | Alan Comfort | 18 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
| MF | ENG | Mark Brennan | 47 | 3 | 40 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG | Gary Gill | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG | Paul Kerr | 24 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| MF | ENG | Mark Proctor | 49 | 4 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG | Trevor Putney | 32 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG | Stuart Ripley | 44 | 1 | 39 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| MF | ENG | Mark Burke | 14 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG | Ian Baird | 25 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG | Peter Davenport | 37 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| FW | IRL | Bernie Slaven | 53 | 25 | 46 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |
Transfers
In
| Date | Player | Previous Club | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1989 | Trevor Putney | Norwich City | £342,000 |
| March 1990 | Jimmy Phillips | Oxford United | £257,000 |
| January 1990 | Ian Baird | Leeds United | £500,000 |
| September 1989 | Simon Coleman | Mansfield Town | Undisclosed |
Out
| Date | Player | New Club | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1989 | Gary Pallister | Manchester United | £2,340,000 |
Final league table
| Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Barnsley | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 49 | 71 | −22 | 54 | |
| 20 | West Bromwich Albion | 46 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 67 | 71 | −4 | 51 | |
| 21 | Middlesbrough | 46 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 52 | 63 | −11 | 50 | |
| 22 | Bournemouth (R) | 46 | 12 | 12 | 22 | 57 | 76 | −19 | 48 | Relegation to the Third Division |
| 23 | Bradford City (R) | 46 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 44 | 68 | −24 | 41 |
Source: Statto
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(R) Relegated
Results
Football League Second Division
Middlesbrough v Wolves
| 19 August 1989 1 | Middlesbrough | 4–2 | Wolves | Middlesbrough |
Proctor  Davenport Slaven (2) | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 21,727 |
Leeds United v Middlesbrough
| 23 August 1989 2 | Leeds United | 2–1 | Middlesbrough | Leeds |
| Alan Comfort | Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 25,004 |
Sunderland v Middlesbrough
| 27 August 1989 3 | Sunderland | 2–1 | Middlesbrough | Sunderland |
| Slaven | Stadium: Roker Park Attendance: 21,569 |
Middlesbrough v Sheffield United
| 2 September 1989 4 | Middlesbrough | 3–3 | Sheffield United | Middlesbrough |
| Alan Comfort Slaven (2) | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 17,897 |
Barnsley v Middlesbrough
| 9 September 1989 5 | Barnsley | 1–1 | Middlesbrough | Barnsley |
| Burke | Stadium: Oakwell Attendance: 10,535 |
Middlesbrough v Bournemouth
| 16 September 1989 6 | Middlesbrough | 2–1 | Bournemouth | Middlesbrough |
| Proctor Slaven | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 16,077 |
Portsmouth v Middlesbrough
| 23 September 1989 7 | Portsmouth | 3–1 | Middlesbrough | Portsmouth |
| Slaven | Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 7,306 |
Middlesbrough v Hull
| 27 September 1989 8 | Middlesbrough | 1–0 | Hull | Middlesbrough |
| Proctor | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 16,382 |
Watford v Middlesbrough
| 30 September 1989 9 | Watford | 1–0 | Middlesbrough | Portsmouth |
| Stadium: Vicarage Road Attendance: 10,102 |
Middlesbrough v Plymouth
| 14 October 1989 10 | Middlesbrough | 0–2 | Plymouth | Middlesbrough |
| Proctor | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 15,003 |
Middlesbrough v Brighton
| 18 October 1989 11 | Middlesbrough | 2–2 | Brighton | Middlesbrough |
| Parkinson Mowbray | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 13,551 |
Oldham v Middlesbrough
| 21 October 1989 12 | Oldham | 2–0 | Middlesbrough | Oldham |
| Stadium: Boundary Park Attendance: 6,835 |
Middlesbrough v West Brom
| 28 October 1989 13 | Middlesbrough | 0–0 | West Brom | Middlesbrough |
| Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 14,076 |
Port Vale v Middlesbrough
| 30 October 1989 14 | Port Vale | 1–1 | Middlesbrough | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Alan Kernaghan | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 7,708 |
Newcastle v Middlesbrough
| 4 November 1989 15 | Newcastle | 2–2 | Middlesbrough | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| McGhee O'Brien | Proctor Brennan | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 23,349 |
Middlesbrough v Swindon
| 11 November 1989 16 | Middlesbrough | 0–2 | Swindon | Middlesbrough |
| Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 13,720 |
West Ham v Middlesbrough
| 18 November 1989 17 | West Ham | 2–0 | Middlesbrough | London |
| Dicks Slater | Stadium: Upton Park Attendance: 18,720 |
Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough
| 21 November 1989 18 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–4 | Middlesbrough | Blackburn |
| Kernaghan (3) Slaven | Stadium: Ewood Park Attendance: 18,720 |
Middlesbrough v Oxford United
| 25 November 1989 19 | Middlesbrough | 1–0 | Oxford United | Middlesbrough |
| Slaven | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 13,756 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Middlesbrough
| 2 December 1989 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2–0 | Middlesbrough | Wolverhampton |
| Stadium: Molineux Attendance: 12,357 |
Middlesbrough v Leeds United
| 9 December 1989 21 | Middlesbrough | 0–2 | Leeds United | Middlesbrough |
| Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 19,686 |
Middlesbrough v Leicester City
| 16 December 1989 22 | Middlesbrough | 4–1 | Leicester City | Middlesbrough |
| Cooper (2) Slaven Ripley | McAllister (p) | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 11,428 |
Bradford City v Middlesbrough
| 26 December 1989 23 | Bradford City | 0–1 | Middlesbrough | Bradford |
| Slaven | Stadium: Valley Parade Attendance: 10,008 |
Ipswich Town v Middlesbrough
| 30 December 1989 24 | Ipswich Town | 3–0 | Middlesbrough | Ipswich |
| Stadium: Portman Road Attendance: 14,290 |
Middlesbrough v Stoke City
| 1 January 1990 25 | Middlesbrough | 0–1 | Stoke City | Middlesbrough |
| Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 16,238 |
Middlesbrough v Sunderland
| 14 January 1990 26 | Middlesbrough | 3–0 | Sunderland | Middlesbrough |
| Parkinson Davenport Slaven | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 17,698 |
Sheffield United v Middlesbrough
| 20 January 1990 27 | Sheffield United | 1–0 | Middlesbrough | Sheffield |
| Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 15,950 |
Middlesbrough v Portsmouth
| 3 February 1990 28 | Middlesbrough | 2–0 | Portsmouth | Middlesbrough |
| Kerr Slaven | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 15,295 |
Bournemouth v Middlesbrough
| 10 February 1990 29 | Bournemouth | 2–2 | Middlesbrough | Bournemouth |
| Mowbray Slaven | Stadium: Dean Court Attendance: 7,630 |
Oxford United v Middlesbrough
| 10 February 1990 30 | Oxford United | 3–1 | Middlesbrough | Oxford |
| Brennan | Stadium: Manor Ground Attendance: 5,949 |
Brighton v Middlesbrough
| 10 February 1990 31 | Brighton | 1–0 | Middlesbrough | Brighton |
| Stadium: Goldstone Ground Attendance: 5,504 |
Middlesbrough v West Ham
| 3 March 1990 32 | Middlesbrough | 0–1 | West Ham | Middlesbrough |
| Martin Allen | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 23,617 |
Middlesbrough v Watford
| 7 March 1990 33 | Middlesbrough | 1–2 | Watford | Middlesbrough |
| Simon Coleman | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 14,008 |
Hull City v Middlesbrough
| 10 March 1990 34 | Hull City | 0–0 | Middlesbrough | Kingston Upon Hull |
| Stadium: Boothferry Park Attendance: 6,602 |
Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers
| 17 March 1990 35 | Middlesbrough | 0–3 | Blackburn Rovers | Middlesbrough |
| Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 15,259 |
Plymouth Argyle v Middlesbrough
| 20 March 1990 36 | Plymouth Argyle | 1–2 | Middlesbrough | Plymouth |
| Baird Brennan | Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 7,185 |
Middlesbrough v Oldham Athletic
| 17 March 1990 37 | Middlesbrough | 1–0 | Oldham Athletic | Middlesbrough |
| Slaven | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 17,238 |
West Brom v Middlesbrough
| 7 April 1990 38 | West Brom | 0–0 | Middlesbrough | West Bromwich |
| Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 9,458 |
Middlesbrough v Port Vale
| 11 April 1990 39 | Middlesbrough | 2–3 | Port Vale | Middlesbrough |
| Davenport Slaven | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 14,973 |
Stoke City v Middlesbrough
| 14 April 1990 40 | Stoke City | 0–0 | Middlesbrough | Stoke on Trent |
| Stadium: Victoria Ground Attendance: 8,636 |
Middlesbrough v Bradford City
| 16 April 1990 41 | Middlesbrough | 2–0 | Bradford City | Middlesbrough |
| Baird Slaven | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 16,376 |
Leicester City v Middlesbrough
| 21 April 1990 42 | Leicester City | 2–1 | Middlesbrough | Leicester |
| Kelly (2) | Slaven | Stadium: Filbert Street Attendance: 9,203 |
Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town
| 25 April 1990 43 | Middlesbrough | 1–2 | Ipswich Town | Middlesbrough |
| Baird | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 15,232 |
Swindon Town v Middlesbrough
| 28 April 1990 44 | Swindon Town | 1–1 | Middlesbrough | Swindon |
| Slaven | Stadium: County Ground Attendance: 9,532 |
Middlesbrough v Barnsley
| 2 May 1990 45 | Middlesbrough | 0–1 | Barnsley | Middlesbrough |
| Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 17,015 |
Middlesbrough v Newcastle United
| 9 May 1990 46 | Middlesbrough | 4–1 | Newcastle United | Middlesbrough |
| Baird (2) Slaven (2) | McGee (og) | Stadium: Ayresome Park Attendance: 18,484 |
FA Cup
Middlesbrough v Everton
| 6 January 1990 Third round | Middlesbrough | 0–0 | Everton | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Attendance: 20,075 |
Everton v Middlesbrough
| 10 January 1990 Third round replay | Everton | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Middlesbrough | Goodison Park, Liverpool |
| Sheedy | Parkinson | Attendance: 24,352 |
Everton v Middlesbrough
| 17 January 1990 Third round second replay | Everton | 1–0 | Middlesbrough | Goodison Park, Liverpool |
| Whiteside | Attendance: 23,866 |
League Cup
Middlesbrough v Halifax Town
| 20 September 1989 Second round First leg | Middlesbrough | 4–0 | Halifax Town | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Kernaghan Comfort Slaven (2) | Attendance: 10,613 |
Halifax Town v Middlesbrough
| 3 October 1989 Second round Second leg | Halifax Town | 0–1 | Middlesbrough | The Shay, Halifax |
| Slaven | Attendance: 1,641 |
Middlesbrough v Wimbledon
| 25 October 1989 Third round | Middlesbrough | 1–1 | Wimbledon | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Slaven | Attendance: 12,933 |
Wimbledon v Middlesbrough
| 8 November 1989 Third round replay | Wimbledon | 1–0 | Middlesbrough | Plough Lane, London |
| Attendance: 3,554 |
Full Members' Cup
Middlesbrough v Port Vale
| 29 November 1989 Second round | Middlesbrough | 3–1 | Port Vale | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Attendance: 6,691 |
Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday
| 3 October 1989 Third round | Middlesbrough | 4–1 | Sheffield Wednesday | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Attendance: 8,176 |
Middlesbrough v Newcastle United
| 23 January 1990 Semi final Northern section | Middlesbrough | 1–0 | Newcastle United | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Attendance: 16,948 |
Aston Villa v Middlesbrough
| 30 January 1990 Final Northern section First leg | Aston Villa | 1–2 | Middlesbrough | Villa Park, Birmingham |
| Attendance: 16,547 |
Middlesbrough v Aston Villa
| 6 February 1990 Final Northern section Second leg | Middlesbrough | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Aston Villa | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Attendance: 20,806 |
Chelsea v Middlesbrough
| 25 March 1990 Final | Chelsea | 1–0 | Middlesbrough | Wembley, London |
| Dorigo 26' | Attendance: 76,369 |
References
- ^ "All Middlesbrough football club players: 1990". Statto. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
