Just imagine a Middlesbrough derby. Washers v. Scabs. (Boro's early nickname). There may not have been an AP because Ironops ground was on part of the site of AP. And as Ironops played in red and white stripes, what colour would their nearest rivals play in?
Who would I have supported? Who's to know but probably Ironops due to their working class roots as opposed to Boro's middle and upper classes.
I wonder if any player played for both teams or if any of the coaching staff worked for both teams.
Going out of business for the sake of £200 seems ridiculous in this day and age of multi million pound clubs and players.
Who would I have supported? Who's to know but probably Ironops due to their working class roots as opposed to Boro's middle and upper classes.
I wonder if any player played for both teams or if any of the coaching staff worked for both teams.
Going out of business for the sake of £200 seems ridiculous in this day and age of multi million pound clubs and players.
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