Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick has been emulating a former Boro boss when it comes to his recruitment strategy. Bryan Robson oversaw one of the most successful periods in Middlesbrough’s history. Robson accepted Boro’s offer to become player-manager at the end of the 1993/94 season, going on to secure Middlesbrough promotion to the Premier League in 1994/95. During his time in charge at the Riverside Stadium, the Teessiders reached three domestic cup finals. Middlesbrough lost the FA Cup and League Cup finals in 1996/97 and the League Cup final in 1997/98. While no trophy was won, it wa…
