2009–10 Middlesbrough F.C. season
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During 2009–10, Middlesbrough F.C. are competing in the Football League Championship following their relegation from the Premier League at the end of the 2008–09 season. They also competed in the League Cup and the FA Cup.
2009–10 season | |||
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Chairman | Steve Gibson | ||
Manager | Gareth Southgate (until 20 October) Gordon Strachan (from 26 October) | ||
Stadium | Riverside | ||
Championship | 11th | ||
FA Cup | Third round | ||
League Cup | Second round | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Adam Johnson (11) All: Adam Johnson (12) | ||
Highest home attendance | 27,342 (vs Newcastle United) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 12,474 (vs Manchester City) | ||
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Despite relegation and pressure from fans, chairman Steve Gibson backed Gareth Southgate to lead Middlesbrough back to the Premier League as manager.[1] However, on 20 October, both Southgate and football consultant, Alan Smith, were relieved of their duties with immediate effect.[2] With regular skipper Emanuel Pogatetz injured, Robert Huth was named captain at the start of the season.[3] After Huth's departure, that honour fell to Gary O'Neil.[4]