This day 1996 & Robbie Mustoes return

Erimus74

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24th February seen the Boro 0-0 away at Coventry City
This result stands out to me for two reasons, firstly it stopped the worst run under Bryan Robson, 8 consecutive defeats, scoring 5 goals & conceding 23 with talk of relegation a real possibility, secondly & a big factor, the return of Robbie Mustoe back after a long injury suffered lay off a very vital member of Robbos team

The biggest compliment I can give Mustoe signed by Colin Todd when paying Oxford £325k is tgat all the big names Robbo brought to the mighty Boro he coukdnt replace Mustoe
 
Yes he always raised his game didn’t he.

I was just sad that he never had at least one England cap when you see the dross that was given them in his staid
 
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Loved Mustoe, He is a player I think of as a legend, a vital cog in the midfield. He won so many tackles and proved a bargain buy by Toddy
 
Bagged a rare brace in my first ever match at Ayresome. The Wolfman was injured (which I was devastated about) and didn't play so Robbie stepped up to the plate to send the Mags with Mickey Quinn home in a sulk. Will always have a soft spot for him. He was a very good PL midfielder too as his role became more defined.
 
Another player I wish I got the chance to see play for us. (n)

love a player of his type, Boateng one of my all time fave Boro players
 
Add Gary Hamilton to that list also, spoke to him often, via Facebook & at reunions, always happy to talk to fans
 
Add Gary Hamilton to that list also, spoke to him often, via Facebook & at reunions, always happy to talk to fans

I loved Gary Hamilton back in the day Erimus74, He never shirked a challenge and was always happy to oblige with one where necessary, whether before or after the ref had already blown his whistle ;)

A good loyal pro who scored some important goals for us. I was chuffed when the pre-season game with the Mackems doubled up as a testimonial for him.

BTW, was that you invading the pitch that day you ruffian ;) :D
 
Too right coluka

Midfielders of Souness, Hamilton, Mustoe, Boetang, Leadbitter IMHO will go down in Boro folklore
 
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