We are desperately saddened to report the passing of our former Academy player Anthony Renton.
An inspirational character, Anthony bravely battled leukaemia for almost nine years - and never let it diminish his love of our game.
Anthony was a promising defender and had only recently signed his first professional terms with Boro when he was first diagnosed with leukaemia back in July 2017.
Despite the many challenges and setbacks he faced as a result of his cancer battle, Anthony continued to be a beacon of positivity.
He spent many of his later years in coaching, including some time with our Academy. His dedication to supporting young footballers in their development both on and off the pitch will always be remembered, and leaves a lasting legacy with so many children and their families across Teesside.
Anthonyโs commitment was recognised when he was named a hugely deserved first winner of our MFC Academy Alumni Award in March 2026.
Anthony passed away peacefully over the weekend at the age of 27.
Our thoughts go out to Anthonyโs family and friends at this devastating time.
@HantsPolice The poor lad has been neglected by your force. You so called โfrontline workersโ have neglected an innocent lad whose life has been took. Why should UK Citizens pay tax towards the police when this is the way UK Citizens are left to be treated?
@PolitlcsUK The police involved should be arrested and charged with neglect of duty for failing to check on him when he said multiple times he was stabbed and canโt breathe. The attitude of the officer who said โI dont think you have mateโ is abhorrent.
From the first whistle back in August all the way to Wembley, your support has never wavered.
Home and away, through highs and lows, we have taken on every challenge as one.
Thank you, Boro fans, for your incredible support. We move forward together.
Middlesbrough football supporters take over Trafalgar Square tonight ahead of their play off match tomorrow.
And there's only one fitting song for the north east lads and lasses when in London, and of course it's "Keir Starmer's a wanker" ๐
@Mrjamieohara1@talkSPORT Your comments are there to provoke and to get audience participation. How about you read the whole EFL report before spouting your mouth off about the outcome that Boro should be reinstated. You are one nasty horrible thick gobshite like Jason Cundy who donโt know the facts.
@Mrjamieohara1 Rules are rules. They cheated, lied and bullied. This is down to Sky Sports which you are part of you two faced cunt. Without Sky Sports being involved and wanting their money making final, and without @talkSPORT having their live commentary, this would have been sorted out. 1-2
๐ธ ๐ Hundred of Middlesbrough fans gathered at Teesside Airport this lunchtime to wave off the Boro squad as they travel to Wembley.
๐คณ๐ผ โ๐ผ Kim Hellberg and his squad spent more than an hour with the fans, signing autographs and posing for selfies.
๐๏ธ ๐คฉ The Boro squad will have a tour of Wembley later today before taking on Hull City tomorrow in the controversial play-off final.
#MFC #UTB