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The work behind the incredible 150 Middlesbrough display and next academy starlet – Boro notebook

This week's Boro notebook looks back at the 150 display last weekend, a new academy starlet and a move for a former prospect

By Craig Johns · Gazette Live

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Supporters organized an elaborate full-stadium display featuring 31,000 cards to celebrate Middlesbrough's 150th anniversary.
Fifteen-year-old schoolboy striker Billy Linacre made his under-21 debut for Middlesbrough in the North Riding Senior Cup.
Cruz Ibeh scored for Mark Tinkler's under-21 side on his 18th birthday during a 2-1 loss against Everton.

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Middlesbrough celebrated their 150-year anniversary with a victory over Wolves and a massive fan-organized stadium display. Supporter groups including Red Faction, South Stand MFC, and Twe12th Man prepared 31,000 cards across four stands and unveiled a fan-funded tifo depicting an early club lineup, requiring three days of volunteer preparation.

Meanwhile, 15-year-old schoolboy Billy Linacre made his under-21 debut as a substitute in Boro's 7-2 win against Grangetown Boys in the North Riding Senior Cup. In other youth news, striker Cruz Ibeh scored on his 18th birthday in a 2-1 defeat to Everton, while former prospect Hazeem Bakre completed a move to Singapore side FC Jurong.

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