Middlesbrough F.C. Reserves and Academy
Full name | Middlesbrough F.C. Reserves and Academy | ||
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Nickname(s) | The Boro, Smoggies | ||
Founded | 1876 , 139 years ago | ||
Ground | Rockliffe Park, Hurworth | ||
Owner | Steve Gibson | ||
Manager | Dave Parnaby | ||
League | Professional Development League | ||
Website | http://www.mfc.co.uk | ||
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Middlesbrough Reserves and Academy are the under-21 and under-18 teams of Middlesbrough F.C.
Most home fixtures are played at Rockliffe Park, near Hurworth, though some are played at Victoria Park, Hartlepool.
Reserves
Middlesbrough Reserves (also referred to as the Under-21 Development Squad) play in the Professional U21 Development League, being part of the founding members of the league since 2012.
Academy
The Middlesbrough Academy is the name for Middlesbrough's youth system. They play in the Professional U18 Development League.
In recent years the Academy has been noted as one of the most productive in the country and the North East,[1][2] producing among others, first team captain Jonathan Woodgate, as well as Danny Graham, Joe Bennett, Chris Brunt, James Morrison, Lee Cattermole, Andrew Taylor, David Wheater and Australia internationals Luke Wilkshire, Brad Jones and Rhys Williams and England internationals Adam Johnson and Stewart Downing.
The head of the Academy is Dave Parnaby.[3] He led the Academy side to the 2003 FA Youth Cup final against Manchester United where they finished runners up, before getting to the final again the next season and emerging victorious over Aston Villa in 2004.
Staff
The Middlesbrough football club academy staff are as follows:
Senior Staff
Position | Staff |
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Academy Manager | Dave Parnaby |
Head Goalkeeping Coach | Chris Pennock |
Head Sports Scientist | Peter Hood |
Head Of Medical | Adam Read |
Head of Recruitment | Ron Bone |
Assistant Head of Recruitment | Martin Carter |
Head of Education and Welfare | Barry Dawson |
Administration
Role | Name |
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Head of Academy Operations | Wendy Thomas |
Academy Administrator | Maria Bloom |
Medical
Role | Name |
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Head Of Medical | Adam Read |
Physiotherapist | Stuart Irwin |
Fitness and Performance
Name | Role |
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Head of Fitness and Sports Science | Peter Hood |
Sport Scientist | Alex Pots |
Performance Analyst | Jamie Bettson |
Scouting
Name | Role |
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Head of Recruitment | Ron Bone |
Assistant Head of Recruitment | Martin Carter |
Scout, Academy Recruitment | Michael Barkley |
Coaching staff
Because of Middlesbrough Football Clubs Academies EPP level they divide their coaching into three phases. Professional development, youth development and foundation phases of coaching.
Name | Role | ||
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Professional Development Lead Coach (U21) | Paul Jenkins | Professional Development Assistant Coach (U21) | Graeme Lee |
Professional Development Coach (U18) | Craig Liddle | Professional Development Assistant Coach (U18) | Mark Tinkler |
Professional Development Goalkeeping Coach | Chris Pennock | ||
Youth Development Lead Coach | Craig Liddle | ||
Youth Development Coach | Alun Armstrong | ||
Youth Development Assistant Coach | Kevin Scott | ||
Foundation Development Lead Coach | Paul Crager | ||
Foundation Development Coach | Allan Clark |
Players
The following players form the Academy squad for the 2015–16 season.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable products
Several high-profile players have come out of Middlesbrough Football Club's Academy and have gone on to have either successful careers elsewhere or are still playing in the first team. The players on this list have gone on to make professional appearances for professional football clubs. Players may have been contracted to more clubs but if they did not make professional appearances then the club will not appear.
Academy players at international level
Academy players who have played at international are as follows:
Team | Player(s) |
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England U-16s | Ross Turnbull, Jason Steele, Andrew Taylor, David Wheater, Tony McMahon, Seb Hines, Lee Cattermole, Jonathan Franks |
England U-17s | Ross Turnbull, Jason Steele, Andrew Taylor, David Wheater, Tony McMahon, Seb Hines, Ben Gibson, Nathan Porritt, Lee Cattermole, James Morrison, Jonathan Franks, Luke Williams |
England U-18s | Ross Turnbull, Andrew Taylor, David Wheater, Ben Gibson, Richard Smallwood, Lee Cattermole, James Morrison, Jonathan Franks |
England U-19s | Ross Turnbull, Jason Steele, Connor Ripley, Andrew Taylor, David Wheater, Joe Bennett, Tony McMahon, Seb Hines, Adam Reach, Adam Johnson, Lee Cattermole, James Morrison, Jonathan Franks, Luke Williams, Bryn Morris, Bradley Fewster |
England U-20s | Andrew Taylor, Joe Bennett, Josh Walker, James Morrison, Danny Graham, Jonathan Franks, Luke Williams |
England U-21s | Jason Steele, Andrew Taylor, David Wheater, Joe Bennett, Robbie Stockdale, Stuart Parnaby, Andrew Davies, Stewart Downing, Adam Johnson, Lee Cattermole, Ben Gibson |
England B Team | Stewart Downing |
England Senior Team | Stewart Downing, Adam Johnson |
2012 GB Olympic Team | Jason Steele |
Australia U-20s | Brad Jones, Luke Wilkshire |
Australia U-23s | Brad Jones, Luke Wilkshire |
Australia Senior Team | Brad Jones, Luke Wilkshire, Rhys Williams |
Scotland U-19s | Cameron Park |
Scotland 21s | Cameron Park |
Scotland Senior Team | Robbie Stockdale, James Morrison |
Wales U21 | Rhys Williams |
France U21 | Hérold Goulon |
Northern Ireland U-19s | Chris Brunt |
Northern Ireland U-21s | Chris Brunt |
Northern Ireland U-23s | Chris Brunt |
Northern Ireland Senior Team | Chris Brunt |
Major trophies
Middlesbrough F.C. academy players who have won major footballing trophies include:
Trophy | Player |
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Premier League | Adam Johnson (2011–12) |
FA Cup | Ross Turnbull (2010, 2012) Adam Johnson (2010-11) |
Football League Cup | Brad Jones (2003-4, 2011–12) Stewart Downing (2003–04, 2011–12) Stuart Parnaby (2010–11) David Murphy (2011–12) |
Football League Trophy | Tom Craddock (2008–09) |
Football League Championship | Chris Brunt (2007–08), James Morrison (2007-08) |
Football League One play-offs | Chris Brunt(2004–05), Richie Smallwood (2013–14) |
Conference National play-offs | Ben Gibson (2011–12) |
FA Trophy | Ben Gibson (2011–12) |
FA Community Shield | Adam Johnson (2012) |
Scottish League Cup | David Murphy (2007) |
UEFA Champions League | Ross Turnbull(2011–12) |
Honours
- Winners 2004
- Runners up 1990, 2003
- Professional U18 Development League
- Winners 2014-15
References
- ^ White, Duncan (22 July 2007). "Arsenal lead the way for English youngsters". London: telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 24 July 2007.
- ^ "Look to the future". Sky Sports. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
- ^ "Premier Academy League Handbook Season 2011/12" (PDF). Retrieved 13 September 2011.