Knowing the names of the Boro backroom staff when you were a kid

[viv_andersons_nana]

I’m 40 now but can still remember the names of Boro’s backroom staff from the very early 1990s. Obviously Tommy Johnson is the big one, and Sir John Pickering, but also Mark Nile and the permed, moustachioed Ray Train.

It would also be remiss of me not to mention David Rigg, the finest groundsman these lush green isles have ever seen.

Is it just me that remembers this sort of stuff or are there others who can name Robbo’s backroom line-up or who carried the bucket and sponge for Big Jack?

 

[LaPennaBianca]

I understand completely what you mean.

I went to school in Manchester and remember when I was about 9 two lads competing over who knew more about United. After going blow for blow over the reserve coaches, the scouts and the youth team it came down to them arguing over groundsmen and caretakers.

 

[JackG]

Harold Sheperdson - 'Shep' - was assistant manager/coach at both Boro and England for the '66 World Cup. My GP in Redcar was Dr Neil Phillips, who was the club doctor for both Boro and the England 66 team.

 

[Corcaigh_the_Cat]

Imagine trying to remember all the names of those involved now.

Shepherdson, I loved listening to Stan Anderson talking about him in the interview that was linked on here a few times.

 

[HarryVegas]

Shep was the biggie for me as a boy, a real life member of the revered England set-up.

 

[wilkos_perm]

I’m 40 now but can still remember the names of Boro’s backroom staff from the very early 1990s. Obviously Tommy Johnson is the big one, and Sir John Pickering, but also Mark Nish and the permed, moustachioed Ray Train.

It would also be remiss of me not to mention David Rigg, the finest groundsman these lush green isles have ever seen.

Is it just me that remembers this sort of stuff or are there others who can name Robbo’s backroom line-up or who carried the bucket and sponge for Big Jack?

I remember everything Boro related from when I was 7 year old ('87) through to about 18 years old ('98) then gradually less so. I think priorities obviously change when you hit adulthood and all the small stuff gets less important.
It's funny you mention it though I was in the loft first thing this morning trying to find something and got distracted by old team photos from the 80s and early 90s featuring those you mention

 

[Corcaigh_the_Cat]

Shep was the biggie for me as a boy, a real life member of the revered England set-up.

For me too, but what did he do?

 

[sadgit]

I didn't even know the manager in the 70s and 80s. I've only really been a fan since it turned about 38ish. Even thought I had a few squeezes back in early 80s.

 

[HarryVegas]

For me too, but what did he do?

He was Ramsey's Assistant Manager during the 66 World Cup.

 

[viv_andersons_nana]

I remember everything Boro related from when I was 7 year old ('87) through to about 18 years old ('98) then gradually less so. I think priorities obviously change when you hit adulthood and all the small stuff gets less important.
It's funny you mention it though I was in the loft first thing this morning trying to find something and got distracted by old team photos from the 80s and early 90s featuring those you mention

I think for big games like tonight you think of the whole club and all the people behind the scenes. I like it when they all get a mention. I always liked it when Aitor mentioned the tea lady a few times.

I remember Diane out of the club shop at Ayresome Park as well. And people like Simon Bolton.

I actually don’t really remember many backroom staff from after 1998, I think I remember Strachan bringing Pendrey and McAllister with him but not a great deal else. Apart from Mowbray’s staff.

Did David Nish ever work for Boro? I’m sure he was on a team photo one season.

 

[atypical_boro]

Imagine trying to remember all the names of those involved now.

Shepherdson, I loved listening to Stan Anderson talking about him in the interview that was linked on here a few times.

He slagged him off didn't he?

I definitely read one with him where he wasn't very complimentary at all!

 

[atypical_boro]

I remember all of Viv's - especially Ray Train (funny name). When did Ron Bone get involved?

 

[The_Lizards_Jumpers]

I actually don’t really remember many backroom staff from after 1998, I think I remember Strachan bringing Pendrey and McAllister with him but not a great deal else. Apart from Mowbray’s staff.

There was this bloke called Leo who Karanka brought in as a goalkeeping coach....

 

[wilkos_perm]

I think for big games like tonight you think of the whole club and all the people behind the scenes. I like it when they all get a mention. I always liked it when Aitor mentioned the tea lady a few times.

I remember Diane out of the club shop at Ayresome Park as well. And people like Simon Bolton.

I actually don’t really remember many backroom staff from after 1998, I think I remember Strachan bringing Pendrey and McAllister with him but not a great deal else. Apart from Mowbray’s staff.

Did David Nish ever work for Boro? I’m sure he was on a team photo one season.

I think David Nish wad there for at least a couple of seasons but I'm not sure what his role was. Leo was probably the highest profile staff member in recent times. He was officially brought in as keeper coach but of course we all know he was more than that

 

[NZBoro1]

Worked in Dolland and Aitchison for a year in the late 80s.

Shep, Jack Hatfield and Frank Spraggon all came to us for their glasses.
The boss new I was a big Boro fan and always let me serve them and measure them up for glasses so we could have long chats

 

[Corcaigh_the_Cat]

He slagged him off didn't he?

I definitely read one with him where he wasn't very complimentary at all!

He said something along the lines of despite being at the club for 7 years he didn't know what Shep did.

 

[BoroMart]

I think David Nish wad there for at least a couple of seasons but I'm not sure what his role was. Leo was probably the highest profile staff member in recent times. He was officially brought in as keeper coach but of course we all know he was more than that

He was youth team coach.

 

[The_Lizards_Jumpers]

Leo was probably the highest profile staff member in recent times.

Probably closely followed by Frankie Hunter, who a few middle aged blokes on the board seem to have paid particular attention to.

 

[Corcaigh_the_Cat]

He was Ramsey's Assistant Manager during the 66 World Cup.

His obituary, he was with the England set up a long time.

Obituary: Harold Shepherdson

As the confidant and foil of Alf Ramsey, Harold Shepherdson played an integral part in English football's finest hour, the lifting of the World Cup in 1966. He served the national side longer than any player or manager, being team trainer from 1957 to 1974, and worked under three bosses: first...

www.independent.co.uk

 

[1finny]

Worked in Dolland and Aitchison for a year in the late 80s.

Shep, Jack Hatfield and Frank Spraggon all came to us for their glasses.
The boss new I was a big Boro fan and always let me serve them and measure them up for glasses so we could have long chats

Did you knock a few quid off for Jack Hatfield