Dominic AMOS

Amos was a young defender who rose through the Centre of Excellence at the club and has been playing in the successful under 19's team coached by Sean Chapman.

Amos was included in this season's first team squad list on many occasions due to the embargo placed on the club, first being a non-playing substitute in Boro's home match vs Harrogate Town in November.

He made two sub appearances totalling 12 minutes of football in the season, away at Lancaster and Hucknall Town.

 Curtis ASPDEN

Originally signed on loan from Championship side Hull City for three months, Aspden starred in the four pre-season appearances he made, making a string of saves and showing confidence and maturity beyond his years.

Still only 18, 6' 4" Aspden has only appeared in the first team at the KC Stadium once, as a non-playing substitute last April.

He helped Boro's defence to 5 clean sheets in his 12 games played for us, before being prematurely recalled by Hull City from his loan spell, following the injury to one of their main keepers.

 Jimmy BEADLE

Beadle broke into the Boro starting XI in 05-06 following a year of reserve team football, at times captaining Boro's second string.

He made five appearances and three as sub in 05-06, having made his Boro debut at the back end of the 04-05 season as a sub in the 4-0 win over Farnborough.

He moved up in stature during 06-07, playing in a variety of positions over 38 starts and 5 sub appearances. He also scored his first Boro goals in the season, with a brace away at Lancaster in a 5-1 win. He was the only player during the whole season to score twice in one game. He scored two more, away at Gainsborough and at home against Leigh RMI.

He was voted as Young Player of the Year following a good season.

At the end of the season he left the club temporarily to sign for Swedish club Ange IF, who play their football during the summer. He will return to Boro in October.

 Ryan BLOTT

Young striker who broke into the side at the end of 05-06 and is said to be one of the best finishers at the club.

He missed the entire 2004-05 season after a serious motorbike accident.

Came through the ranks of the School of Excellence under Mitch Cook's tutelage and featured in the majority of Conference North games during 06-07, scoring a few goals at important times, including his first Boro goal in the 3-0 home win against Moor Green in August.

He ended the season on a good return of 8 goals from just 20 starts.

 Jason BLUNT

Was back for a third spell with the club after originally being released at the end of last season, but played just three times this season for Boro before deciding to drop down a level following poor form.

A former Leeds United junior, he first played for Boro in the 00-01 season, making his debut at Woking in March, racking up 60 appearances before his release in February 2003. He then spent a week at Yeovil Town, before moving onto Doncaster, Tamworth, Halifax and Alfreton, arriving back at Boro on loan in March 2006.

He has played a total of 67 games, plus 12 as substitute, for Boro, scoring 8 goals.

Neil BRISCO

Brisco is a tall midfielder who began his career at Manchester City as a trainee.

He didn't play a first team match for City, but moved to Port Vale after his release and played 120 times in the Vale first team, scoring twice, over a six season spell. As Vale's number 7, he played as sub against Boro in 2003 in the club's FA Cup 2nd Round win of that season, on the way to the 4th Round versus Chelsea.

He was released by Vale at the end of that season and signed for Rochdale at the start of 04-05. After just ten games he was loaned to Northwich twice during the season, and played 11 times, scoring once against York City, before returning to Spotland in March and playing two more games at the end of the season for Rochdale.

He spent the entire 05-06 season at Rochdale playing 17 times, many alongside fellow Boro new boy Lee Cartwright. He signed for Boro on the eve of the 06-07 following his release from Rochdale.

After playing just five games for Boro he left in October to start his own business, leaving no time for playing football. However, he did appear for Barrow later in the season.

 Lee CARTWRIGHT

Having been released by Rochdale at the end of 05-06, vastly experienced midfielder Cartwright signed a one year playing-coaching deal at Boro for season 06-07.

He made over 450 appearances, scoring 30 goals, for first club Preston North End over a ten year period, and became a legend at Deepdale. Following his release in 2004 he made 36 appearances for Stockport County in 18 months, and then 23 starts at Rochdale.

He played almost every Boro game during the season, indeed he only missed 135 minutes of football all season. A great credit to him at 35 years of age. He also weighed in with four goals.

At the end of the season he was named as the Supporters and Player's Player-of-the-Year.

 Carl COOK

Cook broke through into the Boro team last season as cover for Kevin Nicholson, making his debut in a 4-0 defeat at Woking in October 2005.

He played 12 times for Boro last season, being booked 4 times and being sent-off once - in the home derby draw with York City.

He is the son of Boro legend and current Football in the Community Officer Mitch Cook, who plied his trade in midfield for Boro in the successful team of the mid 1980's.

He was in and out of the side during 06-07 due to lack of form and injury, and has traded the number 3 shirt back and forth with fellow left-footer Sean Davies. However he did more often than not become the first choice left-back, and at times also played further forward. He scored his first Boro goal in the 1-1 draw at Alfreton in March.

At the end of the season he left the club to pursue a career and life in Australia.

 Ged DALTON

The youngest member of the first team squad list in 06-07 was Ged Dalton, aged just 16 years and 3 months when he made his first appearance in the first team in a friendly against Bridlington Town.

He made his first team debut as a sub in the 3-1 defeat at Kettering Town in September, and has progressed to make his full debut, impressing with his ball-winning skills.

Away at Hyde United in December he scored his first Boro goal in a 1-1 draw, become Boro's youngest ever competitive match scorer at the age of 16 years, 8 months and 9 days.

He followed this up with the winning goal and a man of the match performance against Redditch three days later, and another goal away at Rushden in the FA Trophy defeat. Three goals in seven days!

Scouts from higher teams, notably Sheffield United and Blackburn (were he has spent trial periods), have been to take a look at him. Not bad for a lad still at school!

 Sean DAVIES

Davies, born in Middlesbrough, signed for Boro the day before the season started after appearing in pre-season matches.

He was released by York City, where he began as a trainee, at the end of the 04-05 season, during which he appeared for York in Boro's 5-1 demolition of the Minstermen. In total he played 23 matches for York before his release.

At the start of 05-06 he had a pre-season at Cambridge United, but was not signed despite a promising run of performances.

He played in the majority of Boro's matches earlier this season, swapping the left-back role with Carl Cook, and also filling in at centre-back in September in place of Denny Ingram.

 Tony HACKWORTH

Tony was released at the end of last season but was re-signed for 06-07 by manager Mark Patterson.

A former Leeds United Junior, he appeared for the Elland Road club three times as sub, twice in Champions League matches against Barcelona and Lazio!

He was originally signed on loan from Notts County in March 2004, but impressed enough to earn a contract for the following season. During 04-05 he scored 9 goals in 33 appearances for Boro, but following a change of position to midfield and lack of form he scored just 3 in 37 games during 05-06.

He scored his first goal of the season as a sub at Nuneaton Borough, and the majority of his nine goals came away from home, with only two scored at the McCain Stadium. This may have been due to the constant pressure and unfair barracking from fans at the McCain Stadium at times. Tony felt more confident and under less pressure away from home and able to flourish, such as his man-of-the-match performance and superb goal at Hucknall Town in the last game of the season.

 Mark HOTTE

Despite his size Hotte is one of non-league's toughest defenders and isn't afraid to mix it with bigger players, as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink found out during Boro's FA Cup 4th Round tie with Chelsea in 03-04. Hotte marked the Dutch international out of the game.

He signed for Boro from Oldham (for whom he made over 60 appearances), in January 2002. In a three season spell he played 140 times before being released at the end of 04-05.

He spent 05-06 at York City (16 apps) before falling out of favour ay Kit Kat Crescent and being re-signed by Boro for the start of 06-07.

An ever present at the heart of Boro's defence in 06-07, he continued to show consistency and courage to the cause.

 Denny INGRAM

Ingram is another player who has returned to Boro recently after spells elsewhere.

Sunderland born, Ingram started his career as a junior at Hartlepool Utd, and went on to make over 200 appearances for Pools at full-back and centre-back, before a loan to Boro in March 2000. He signed permanently for the Seadogs that summer and made 52 appearances before leaving in October 2001 to join Northwich Victoria.

He then moved to Forest Green Rovers and Halifax before arriving back at Boro in January 2006.

He has made over 400 appearances in his career, and along with the captaincy at Boro in 06-07, he also took on an assistant coach's role.

During October he was the subject of a transfer war between Boro and Halifax, putting in a personal transfer request. The deal with Halifax, and also one with Southport, fell through, and he stayed at the club.

 Ashley LYTH

Defender Ashley Lyth, 23, made his Boro debut as a teenager on 10 February 2001 against Hayes.

He left Boro after only five first team appearances to join Leicester City where he was a regular with the Foxes’ Under-19 side, but he was released towards the end of the 2002-03 season.

Returning to Boro to have a run-out in a Reserve fixture, he suffered a broken leg after only twelve minutes. He worked his way back to fitness in the early stages of 2003-04 and earned a regular place in the team, scoring his first Boro goal in an FA Cup tie against Hinckley United on 25th November 2003.

Made 13 Boro appearances in 2004-05 plus 15 as substitute, and a further 23 (+9) in 2005-06, bringing his Boro career total to 69 (plus 31 as substitute).

In 06-07 he struggled with injuries, playing through a groin problem most of the season, but when fit he was first choice in the right-back spot.

 Mark PATTERSON

Joined Boro at the start of the season as Head Coach following the resignation of Neil Redfearn and his assistant Eric Winstanley.

A former player and assistant manager at Boro, Patterson struggled to overcome difficulties all season long in the shape of the embargo on the club and injury and suspension problems with a very small squad.

Due to these problems 'Paddy' made one appearance as sub during the season in the 1-1 draw away at Hinckley in February. He was also booked in this match!

 Chris THOMPSON

Chris Thompson was signed by Boro from manager Mark Patterson's former team Chorley on the eve of the 06-07 season and made his debut as sub at Worksop.

He was a junior at Liverpool and but made his senior debut after signing a one year deal at Grimsby Town in August 2000. He was a regular scorer in reserve football, and eventually broke into the Grimsby first team on 30th October 2001, making his debut against Norwich.

He made 9 appearances for Grimsby, scoring once, before being released and dropping into the Conference with Northwich in August 2003. He played just 18 times in two seasons at Northwich, scoring 5 goals, before a move to Chorley at the start of the 05-06 season.

There he scored 13 goals in 31 games before his move to Boro on 11th August 2006.

He became Boro's top scorer in 06-07 after scoring 15 goals, including six penalties. However is fitness and form was up and down and he was played in a withdrawn forward's role through much of the second half of the season which hampered his chances of reaching 20 goals.

 Darren THORNTON

Darren caught the eye on the left wing in pre-season with some cracking performances and well taken goals.

He is a former Bradford City Junior who played one season in City's first team squad before being released towards the end of 05-06, making three appearances for Whitby Town.

He scored his first Boro goal in the 3-0 home win over Moor Green at the end of August, and became the first Boro player to be sent off this season away at Stafford in the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round match.

He played in 39 of Boro's games but his form was hit and miss and he often failed to deliver the expectations of manager Mark Patterson. He scored 2 goals in the season, at home against Moor Green and away at Farsley Celtic.

 Lee WHITTINGTON

Lee came to Boro in April 2006 from Rotherham United but didn't make the first team squad. He made a few appearances in the reserves however and was invited back for pre-season training in July 2006.

He instantly became a hit - scoring two hat-tricks in games against Northallerton and Rossington, along with 4 more in other games.

In the season proper he struggled to come to terms with the step up through the leagues, and was in and out of the team in the early months. When he did break through he scored three in three before an injury after his goal against Hinckley at home in December practically ended his season.

That was a shame as he had just hit form, and although he made a sub appearance at Barrow in March he played no further part in any game, and was on crutches for the rest of the season, awaiting his ankle injury to heal properly.

 Mark WILBERFORCE

Wilberforce signed for Boro on September 28th as cover for the on loan Curtis Aspden, after being released by Leeds United.

He played against Boro in pre-season, conceding twice as Boro gained a 2-1 win over Leeds.

He made his Boro debut in the FA Cup match at home against Lancaster City in September, and was permanently signed in October when Aspden was recalled to Hull City prematurely from his loan spell.

Since then he turned in some good performances, but was also prone to the occasional error, such as the one which led to Harrogate Town's goal in the home draw on November 11th.

However more often than not he was a fine shot stopper and earned Boro a fair few points with his saves, including the last game of the season at Hucknall when he had a great performance.

 Jamie VERMIGLIO

Signed from Chorley in the summer of 2006, Jamie brought with him a reputation as a box-to-box midfielder who can score goals.

A fans favourite and captain at former club Chorley, were Mark Patterson gave him his debut whilst manager at Victory Park, 'Vermy' helped Boro with some stylish attacking midfield play in 06-07, and played all but 9 games due to injuries and suspensions.

He scored 4 goals, all away from home as Boro had a fantastic away record through the season.