Juninho will make a long-awaited return to the Riverside Stadium for Middlesbrough's 150th anniversary Legacy game. The Brazilian icon will be joined by former captain Jonny Howson and a host of other club legends for the celebratory match on October 4.
Jonny Howson expressed his excitement about the event. "Hi everyone, really looking forward to being back at the Riverside on October 4 for the Legacy game," the former midfielder said.
Game details
The fixture is a central part of the club's year-long celebrations marking a century and a half of football on Teesside. It will be Juninho's first appearance in a Boro shirt at the Riverside since his last playing stint ended in 2011, a prospect that has thrilled supporters who hold him as the club's greatest ever player.
Participant lineup
Alongside Juninho and Howson, the event will feature former manager and player Tony Mowbray, popular defender George Friend, record post-war goalscorer Bernie Slaven, and Italian striker Fabrizio Ravanelli. The involvement of such a wide array of heroes from different eras promises a nostalgic occasion for fans.
Ticket information
Tickets for the Legacy game are now available, priced at £11.50 for adults, £6.50 for over-65s and £2.50 for under-18s. The club is encouraging a strong turnout to honour its rich history.
The celebration comes as the current Boro side sits third in the Championship with 15 points from eight games. Michael Carrick's team, which drew 2-2 at Birmingham last time out, faces a key league encounter against fourth-placed Wolves at the Riverside on October 10. Also, their top scorer this season has netted 7 goals in 8 appearances, averaging a goal every 103 minutes. Fans can check the full upcoming fixtures schedule and the latest standings as the promotion push continues. The Legacy game will kick off at the Riverside on Friday, October 4.
More detail at Teesside Live
