Relive one of the most unforgettable seasons in Middlesbrough history with the Middlesbrough 1996–97 Home Retro Football Shirt.
Featuring the club's classic red colourway with a contrasting white collar, black detailing and distinctive tonal “BORO” graphics, the shirt captures the unmistakable style of football at the Riverside during the mid-1990s. The classic BT Cellnet sponsorship completes one of the most recognisable Middlesbrough designs of the era.
The 1996–97 campaign produced an extraordinary chapter in Boro history. Bryan Robson's side became the first Middlesbrough team to reach both the League Cup Final and FA Cup Final, while Fabrizio Ravanelli scored 31 goals across all competitions after announcing his arrival with a memorable opening-day hat-trick against Liverpool.
Alongside Ravanelli, the squad featured club favourite Juninho, Brazilian midfielder Emerson and a memorable generation of players who turned the Riverside into one of the biggest stories in English football.
A true 1990s classic representing superstars, Wembley finals and one of the most dramatic seasons in Middlesbrough history.
Please refer to the size guidance on this product page for detailed measurements.
Middlesbrough 1996–97 Home Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size Chest (in) Length (in) Rec. Height (ft/in) Rec. Weight (lb) S 39 28 65–67 121–132 M 41 28 67–69 132–154 L 43 29 69–71 154–176 XL 44 30 71–75 176–198 XXL 46 31 75–79 198–220 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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Season Information
Season: 1996–97
Club: Middlesbrough FC
Competition: Premier League / FA Cup / League Cup
Head Coach: Bryan Robson
Kit Type: Home
Primary Colour: Red
Secondary Colours: White / Black
Main Sponsor: BT Cellnet
Stadium: Riverside Stadium
Premier League: 19th — Relegated
FA Cup: Runners-up
League Cup: Runners-up
League Top Scorer: Fabrizio Ravanelli — 16 Goals
All-Competitions Top Scorer: Fabrizio Ravanelli — 31 Goals
Key Players: Fabrizio Ravanelli, Juninho Paulista, Emerson, Mikkel Beck, Craig Hignett, Gianluca FestaThe 1996–97 campaign remains one of the most extraordinary seasons in Middlesbrough history. Bryan Robson's side reached both the FA Cup Final and League Cup Final for the first time, while a three-point deduction contributed to their relegation from the Premier League.
Rec. Player Printing Options
Printing Recommendation RAVANELLI 11 Best Season-Specific Choice. Middlesbrough's leading scorer with 31 goals in all competitions, including a hat-trick on his Premier League debut against Liverpool. JUNINHO 10 Best Club-Legend Choice. One of the most beloved players in Middlesbrough history and the iconic creative figure of the 1996–97 side. EMERSON A defining choice from Middlesbrough's ambitious mid-1990s era and part of the famous Brazilian contingent at the Riverside. BECK 9 A strong season-specific striker option with important contributions during Boro's historic cup runs. HIGNETT 21 An excellent period choice associated with Middlesbrough's dramatic run to the 1997 FA Cup Final. RAVANELLI 11 is the standout season-specific printing choice for the Middlesbrough 1996–97 Home Retro Football Shirt. Fabrizio Ravanelli announced his arrival with a hat-trick against Liverpool on his Premier League debut and went on to score 31 goals across all competitions during an extraordinary first season at the Riverside.
JUNINHO 10 provides the strongest club-legend alternative. Wearing No.10 during the 1996–97 campaign, the Brazilian playmaker became one of the defining figures of an unforgettable Middlesbrough side that reached both domestic cup finals.
