1911 - First time we won on this day

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When Man City arrived at Ayresome Park for a divison one game

As we approach the half way stage of the season the mighty Boro have yet to suffer a home defeat

Boro continued their unbeaten form with a 3-1 win with a goal from John Stirling, who doubled his seasons acount & a brace from James Williams, one a penalty

2 famous names in the Boro line up,Tim Wiliamson, George Elliott

Attendance of 12,000

James Williams became the 11th different Boro player to score from the penalty spot in a 1st team fixture, our 14th home penalty & 29th in total

Manager Tom McIntosh in his 2nd season had improved the Boro, the previous season we finished 16th, this season we finished 7th

Blackburn were crowned champions that season (1911/12) with the mighty Boro 9 points behind

Blackburn 49 points
Everton 46 points
Newcastle 44 points
Bolton 43 points
The Wednesday 41 points
Aston Villa 41 points
BORO 40 points
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Sunderland 39 points