Tuesday, February 17, 2009

You can't spell EPIC FAIL without the EPL: Middlesbrough

Location: You guessed it, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire.

Nickname: Boro or the Smoggies. Although, I think this is more of a general nickname for anyone from Middlesbrough.

Stately, Non-Commercial Stadium Name: Riverside Stadium.

Crest: A classic look despite being introduced just a few years ago. The most British thing you can think of: a lion rampant along with plenty of red.

Season So Far: EPIC FAIL. Recently at least. Riding a twelve game winless streak all the way to 19th place. I have to believe they'll somehow duck relegation, though.

General Vibe to a Casual American Fan: Red. A nameless, faceless red. Until this season, they kinda seemed like a top-half team that could sneak up and qualify for Europe every once in a while. Always keep in mind that they were in the final of the UEFA cup in 2006. Also, I'm pretty sure the city of Middlesbrough has a Detroitesque reputation to it in England. So, there's the stench of industrial decay and free-flowing crime all over them.

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