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Middlesbrough: A Small Town in Europe

Explore the full story behind Middlesbrough FC's rise to the 2006 UEFA Cup Final. Uncover scenes from Boro's greatest adventure with the clubs managers, players, staff and fans.

Radio Tees,8 episodes

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Explore the full story behind Middlesbrough FC's rise to the 2006 UEFA Cup Final.
12 Jun 2026,2 mins
1. How do we do this then?
Middlesbrough prepare for their first season of European football.
15 Jun 2026,29 mins
2. To Ostrava and beyond
Stepping onto the European stage against Banik Ostrava.
15 Jun 2026,24 mins
3. Reality bites and The Boro bite back
Boro’s UEFA Cup adventure is brought to a halt in Lisbon.
15 Jun 2026,24 mins
4. This time it’s for real
Boro have high hopes for a second season in the UEFA Cup.
15 Jun 2026,23 mins
5. ‘Tell our mam I’m alright’
Boro’s tie against Italian giants Roma turns sour off the pitch.
15 Jun 2026,27 mins
6. Lightning strikes twice
An intense month for the Boro on and off the pitch.
15 Jun 2026,34 mins
7. Eindhoven and out
The Boro face Sevilla in the UEFA Cup Final.
15 Jun 2026,29 mins