Middlesbrough Football Club is a professional team based in Middlesbrough, competing in the English Football League Championship. Known as Boro, the club plays its home games at the Riverside Stadium. Founded in 1876, the club's colors are red and white, and it is currently managed by Michael Carrick. Middlesbrough's history includes being a founding member of the Premier League and their famous journey to the 2006 UEFA Cup Final under Steve McClaren, which included stunning victories over European giants. The club's peak era also saw them win the 2004 League Cup, their first major trophy. In the modern era, Boro oscillates between the Championship and the Premier League, with a strong academy producing talents like Stewart Downing. The fan base is famously passionate, with the Riverside providing a loud and supportive backdrop. Middlesbrough remains a club with a rich history and a constant ambition to return to the top flight.