Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough is a town and district in North-East England, with a resident population in 2001 of 134,855. 2005 mid-year estimates suggest a population of 144,823. However, the total un-official population for the Middlesbrough urban area (including the greater Eston area) is closer to 190,000.

Sport

The Premiership football team, Middlesbrough F.C., owned by local entrepreneur and Bulkhaul boss Steve Gibson, is based at the Riverside Stadium by the River Tees, having moved from its traditional home at Ayresome Park during the 1990s. In the coming 2005/2006 season, Middlesbrough will be the only North Eastern team being represented in European competition, namely the UEFA Cup, having finished 7th in the 2004/2005 Premier League.

Related Topics:
Middlesbrough F.C. - Steve Gibson - Riverside Stadium - River Tees - Ayresome Park - UEFA Cup - Premier League

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