It would be unfair to say that Middlesbrough under Robson was an average or dull period, cup finals, relegations and a transfer policy like a supermarket sweep 2 minute round. No, any Boro fan alive during the time would admit that every day was either Christmas or a funeral.
A bit harsh? Certainly not, talk about highs and lows, Boro experienced them all under Robson, three Wembley finals, no trophies, two promotions to the Premier League, and the dreaded R-word too. They rank alongside some excellent transfer dealings on Teesside.
It is fair to say, however, that Bryan was backed by the chairman in his time, allowing some of the most exciting transfers in British football during his reign, but can you name them? Do you even want to? It’s fair to say they didn’t all succeed at the Riverside, some could be regarded as flops, others, however, could be considered the greatest to wear the red shirt.
