Middlesbrough 1955–56 football season
The 1955–56 season was Middlesbrough's 73rd year in existence and 2nd consecutive season in the Division Two. Also the club competed in the FA Cup.
Summary
In his second season as manager Bob Dennison [1] avoided the relegation and reached the FA Cup 4th round. The season is best remembered by the debuts of Forwards Brian Clough[2] and Alan Peacock[3] after a good performance over the reserves. Meanwhile, veteran Jamaican Striker Lindy Delapenha[4] repeated as top club scorer with 18 goals.
Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Results
Second Division
League table
Source:
[citation needed]Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
Results by round
Matches
- .- Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/middlesbrough/tab/matches/season/1956/
Bury v Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough v Bury
FA Cup
Statistics
Squad statistics
- Source: https://www.11v11.com/teams/middlesborugh/tab/matches/season/1956/
References
- ^ "Bob Dennison (July 1954 to January 1963)". Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
- ^ "Stars pay tribute to Clough". BBC News. 21 September 2004. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
- ^ Lindsey Young (25 August 2021). "Messages of support come flooding in for Boro legend Alan Peacock following dementia diagnosis". gazettelive.co.uk. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Lindy Delapenha passes at age 89". radiojamaicanewsonline.com. 26 January 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2023.