Chairman Steve Gibson has promised to do all he can to bring glory to Middlesbrough. Gibson has famously backed all his managers handsomely in the transfer market over the years, finding the cash to recruit the likes of Juninho, Fabrizio Ravanelli, Paul Merson and more recently, record signing Afonso Alves.
But in a message to thousands of current season-card holders at the Riverside Stadium, Gibson has set out his vision for a bright future with a particular focus on the next generation of supporters.

He said: "The groundwork is in place for the team and the club to really go forward next season. We want to bring the best that we can to this club. We have a search for global talent. We want to be in a position to be able to attract the best world talent."