This day 10th August 1971 - Pre season friendly

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At Ayresome Park - Boro v Benfica

In the opposition is the great Eusebio playing for Benfica, new signings Stuey Boam & Nobby Stoles in the Boro starting 11

The game finished 1-1 with Boro legend, Mr Middlesbrough, John Hickton, scoring our goal

A healhty attendance of 21,101

Boro team:
Willie Whigham
Mike Allen
Gordon Jones
Nobby Stiles - Eric McMordie
Stuey Boam
Frank Spraggon
Derrick Downing
David Mills
John Hickton
Jonny Vincent
Joe Laidlaw

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