Had a tumultuous 1996–97 season — deducted three points for failing to fulfil a fixture at Blackburn due to illness (a decision widely regarded as harsh), ultimately contributing to their relegation despite reaching both the League Cup and FA Cup finals.
English Premier League
Stadium · 30,000 cap
Cleveland
Area
Bryan Robson
Manager ⭐
70.2
Squad avg · 20 players
Best XI — 4-4-2
Full Squad
| # | Position | Player | Nationality | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | FOR | Fabrizio RavanelliSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Italian | 83 |
| 10 | AM | Oswaldo JuninhoSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Brazilian | 80 |
| 9 | FOR | Mikkel BeckSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Danish | 75 |
| 13 | GK | Gary WalshSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 73 |
| 19 | GK | Marc SchwarzerSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Australian | 72 |
| 4 | CD | Steve VickersSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 72 |
| 5 | CD | Nigel PearsonSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 72 |
| 3 | CD | Derek WhyteSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Scottish | 71 |
| 18 | CD | Gianluca FestaSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Italian | 71 |
| 14 | LB | Curtis FlemingSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Irish | 70 |
| 16 | AM | Bryan RobsonSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 70 |
| 17 | DM | Clayton BlackmoreSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Welsh | 69 |
| 2 | RB | Neil CoxSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 68 |
| 21 | AM | Craig HignettSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 68 |
| 26 | RB | Chris MorrisSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Irish | 68 |
| 24 | GK | Ben RobertsSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 67 |
| 8 | AM | Robbie MustoeSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 66 |
| 20 | AM | Phillip StampSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
English | 65 |
| 12 | AM | Alan MooreSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Irish | 64 |
| 7 | LB | Vladimir KinderSkillsMove Speed Agility Acceleration Stamina Strength Fitness Skill Shooting Passing Heading Control Dribbling Tack Tackling Determination Tackling Skill GK GK Kick GK Throw GK Handling Other Cool Awareness Flair Throw-in Leadership Consistency Determination |
Slovakian | 61 |