Manager: Steve McClaren

Ground: Riverside Stadium

Last season: 14th

Players In: Gareth Southgate £6.5m (Aston Villa), Szilard Nemeth Free (Inter Bratislava)

Players Out: Christian Karembeu £3.5m (Olympiakos), Neil Maddison (Darlington), Gary Pallister (retired)

Key Men: Middlesbrough will rely heavily on their defence once again as they struggle to score the goals that would turn them into real European contenders. Last year, Ugo Ehiogu's super form at the back ensured Boro' maintained their premiership status and earned him an England recall in the bargain. This year Boro's defence is looking even more solid with Ehiogu teaming up with ex-Villa and England team-mate Gareth Southgate once again.

Ticket Prices: £8.50-£22(approx.)

Programme Price: The Middlesbrough programme price was unavailable at the time of press.

How to get there: Take the A1 and A19 to the junction with A66 (eastbound). After the flyover, turn left at the North Orrmseby roundabout.

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