Bruce Rioch sacked as Boro manager
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March 1990, Tyne Tees' "Northern Life" reports on Bruce Riochs dismissal as Boro manager.
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![Wilf Mannion & Bruce Rioch Interviews 1988 [Boro MOTD 28/33]](http://web.archive.org./web/20110829105504im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/cHWDovKQx7w/0.jpg "Wilf Mannion & Bruce Rioch Interviews 1988 [Boro MOTD 28/33]")
Wilf Mannion & Bruce Rioch Interviews 1988 [Boro MOTD 28/33]
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England v Scotland 1975
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England record their biggest victory over Scotland since 1961 with a comprehensive 5-1 win England line up:- 1.Ray Clemence 2.Steve Whitworth 3.Kevin Beattie 4.Colin Bell 5.Dave Watson 6.Colin Todd 7.Alan Ball(Capt) 8.Mick Channon 9.Dave Johnson 10.Gerry Francis 11.Kevin Keegan England sub: Dave Thomas for Kevin Keegan Scotland line up:- 1.Stewart Kennedy 2.Sandy Jardine(Capt) 3.Danny Grain 4.Frank Munro 5.Gordon McQueen 6.Bruce Rioch 7.Kenny Dalglish 8.Alfie Conn 9.Derek Parlane 10.Ted MacDougall 11.Arthur Duncan Scotland subs:Tommy Hutchison for Arthur Duncan, Lou Macari for Ted MacDougall England scorers:Gerry Francis 2, Kevin Beattie, Colin Bell, David Johnson Scotland scorer:Bruce Rioch(pen) Att:98241
![[75/76] Manchester City v Derby County, Apr 10th 1976](http://web.archive.org./web/20110829105504im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8uqfHEzDPKE/0.jpg "[75/76] Manchester City v Derby County, Apr 10th 1976")
[75/76] Manchester City v Derby County, Apr 10th 1976
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Manchester City 4-3 Derby County, April 10th 1976 Goals: Dennis Tueart 2, Joe Royle, Paul Power; Bruce Rioch, Colin Todd. Mike Doyle was sent off in this one for punching Colin Todd.
Extra Time at Highbury - Arsenal v. Bolton - FA Cup 3rd Round Replay 1994
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Extra time goals from Jason McAteer and Andy Walker earned underdogs Bolton a 3rd round win over cup holders Arsenal. The Division One side had another Premier League scalp! Tony Kelly's free kick would've made it 4-1 but ref Gerald Ashby unbelievably disallowed it before sending off Martin Keown. Commentary taken from GMR (Radio Manchester) - Andy Buckley's commentary is raw, raucous, and utterly partisan: a masterclass in unashamed self-indulgence. Unforgettable. Bruce Rioch Interviewed by Des Lynam on Sportsnight.
Boro v Millwall 1990 John Hendrie wondergoal
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October 1990, Boro beat Millwall 2-1 at Ayresome Park. Under normal circumstances, this game would have been most notable for Millwalls Alex Rae scoring for each team and the return of Bruce Rioch...however, in the second half John Hendrie scored one of the best goals Ayresome Park has ever seen. He ran with the ball from the edge of his own penalty area and kept running and beating defenders until he reached the Millwall penalty area before slotting the ball neatly past the Millwall keeper. Check out the Millwall fans celebrating Raes goal...is that Danny Baker giving it large in there with the 'Wall lads?
Football History : England v Scotland in 1975
Why is this video here? ... It was a clash of 2 Liverpool Legends. We'll see Kevin Keegan vs. Kenny Dalglish ... But Scotland with Kenny alone is no match for for England. And their goalkeeper was totally useless. England recorded their biggest victory over Scotland since 1961 with a comprehensive 5-1 win. England :- 1.Ray Clemence 2.Steve Whitworth 3.Kevin Beattie 4.Colin Bell 5.Dave Watson 6.Colin Todd 7.Alan Ball(Capt) 8.Mick Channon 9.Dave Johnson 10.Gerry Francis 11.Kevin Keegan England sub: Dave Thomas for Kevin Keegan Scotland :- 1.Stewart Kennedy 2.Sandy Jardine(Capt) 3.Danny Grain 4.Frank Munro 5.Gordon McQueen 6.Bruce Rioch 7.Kenny Dalglish 8.Alfie Conn 9.Derek Parlane 10.Ted MacDougall 11.Arthur Duncan Scotland subs:Tommy Hutchison for Arthur Duncan, Lou Macari for Ted MacDougall England scorers:Gerry Francis (2), Kevin Beattie, Colin Bell, David Johnson Scotland scorer:Bruce Rioch : pen.
Mark Brennan goal v Aston Villa 1990
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Mark Brennans brilliant 90th minute long range goal against at Villa Park to win the ZDS Northern Final First Leg. Cue crazy Boro celebrations on the rain soaked terraces and a big smacker for Bruce Rioch at the end.
Englnad vs Scotland 1975 Home nations championship highlights
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Highlights of the match between England and Scotland in the final of the British home championship played at wembely. England 1.Ray Clemence 2.Steve Whitworth 3.Kevin Beattie 4.Colin Bell 5.Dave Watson 6.Colin Todd 7.Alan Ball(Capt) 8.Mick Channon 9.Dave Johnson 10.Gerry Francis 11.Kevin Keegan sub: Dave Thomas for Kevin Keegan Scotland 1.Stewart Kennedy 2.Sandy Jardine(Capt) 3.Danny Grain 4.Frank Munro 5.Gordon McQueen 6.Bruce Rioch 7.Kenny Dalglish 8.Alfie Conn 9. Derek Parlane 10.Ted MacDougall 11.Arthur Duncan
Bolton Town Centre 1992 Part One
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- Duration: 7:26
- Published: 15 Aug 2009
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I can't believe it's 17 years since I filmed this! Look at the cars! Look at the clothes! Not a mobile phone to be seen! It's summer and not a single young woman's stomach on display! Take a stroll down memory lane back to 1992. John Major is Prime Minister. Bolton Wanderers have finished 13th in the Third Division but new manager Bruce Rioch is just about to arrive and goal scorers Andy Walker and John McGinlay help the team back up to the top. Leeds United just won the last football title before the Premiership started.Cigarette advertising is still allowed on street billboards. People seem to be in much more of a hurry - maybe it's cause they don't have the mobile phones! Enjoy.
QPR-Derby 1975
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February 1st 1975: QPR-Derby 4-1 (Givens 3, Thomas). QPR hammered the 74/75 league champions Derby with this excellent display at Loftus Road. Derby actually forgot to bring their own away kit for this game, and had to use QPRs red away shirts. No wonder they were taken apart ;-)
Everton 1976-77 (Derby County, home 2.0)
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A stuttering Everton, whose season had failed to ignite, again threatened to gain momentum with a stylish 2.0 win, thanks to goals from Andy King and Bob Latchford, against Derby County at Goodison Park in November. This game, though, represented the last throw of the league dice for Everton that season for they were heavily beaten in their next two league games - prompting the board to finance a double swoop for Duncan McKenzie and Bruce Rioch in an attempt to revive sagging spirits - and indeed it would be late February until they registered their next Division One victory. Despite progress in the cups and the signings of McKenzie and Rioch, little did manager Billy Bingham realise that this autumn win against the Rams would be his last league victory with Everton before his dismissal in mid-January.
Boro v Leicester - May 1988
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Saturday 7th May 1988, Boro lose 1-2 to Leicester City at Ayresome Park in the final game of the season and fail to win automatic promotion. Apologies for poor picture and sound quality.
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Aston Villa v Boro 1990
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30th January 1990, Boro win 2-1 at a Villa Park in the Northern Final 1st Leg of the Zenith Data Systems Cup. Paul Birch (RIP) put Villa ahead only for Bernie Slaven to equalise with a typical poachers finish. Mark Brennan sealed the win for Boro in the 90th minute with a spectacular long range shot following Mark Proctors short free kick. Once again, apologies for lack of sound on this vid.
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Middlesbrough 2 vs Port Vale 2 23/08/86 [Boro MOTD 25/33]
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Behind the scenes of Boro's escape from administration.
Bolton v Boro 1986-87
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Saturday 11th April 1987, Middlesbrough beat Bolton Wanderers 1-0 in a Division 3 game at Burnden Park with a goal by Bernie Slaven and commentary by Peter Kay.
Boro v Man Utd - Jan 1989
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2nd Jan 1989, one day after Man Utd beat Liverpool 3-1 at Old Trafford, they travel to Ayresome Park and lose 1-0 to Boro with Peter Davenport scoring his first goal for the club two months after signing from Man Utd for £750000. Apologies for poor picture and sound quality.
AVFPA Tribute To Paul Birch 19-12-10
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The Aston Villa Former Players Association is an independent non profit-making organisation governed by Constitution and managed by former players and others with specific skills. It was established in January 1995, primarily to provide a comprehensive range of Health & Welfare support to all former Aston Villa players, not just retired players. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for former players and their families www.astonvillafpa.org
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Aston Villa 1 vs Middlesbrough 1 12/01/74 [Boro MOTD 5/33]
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Boro v Plymouth 1987-88
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Saturday 30th April 1988, Middlesbrough beat Plymouth Argyle 3-1 in a Division 2 match at Ayresome Park with goals from Stuart Ripley, Alan Kernaghan and Gary Hamilton.
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Chelsea 1 vs Middlesbrough 0 28/05/88 [Boro MOTD 30/33]
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AaB Aalborg sack coach Bruce Rioch
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: Danish champions AaB Aalborg sacked coach Bruce Rioch Thursday following the team's poor results in the domestic league this season. Rioch, an...
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Rioch's swansong will be at Old Trafford Former and boss Bruce Rioch will leave Danish champions AaB Aalborg when his contract runs out at the end of the year. The 51-year-old took charge at the club, who were beaten by Manchester United in the Champions League last week, on a six-month deal...
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Well travelled: Scot Rioch Aalborg manager Bruce Rioch has not ruled out the possibility of returning to manage in England one day. Rioch's time is best remembered for spells with , and , where he was sacked in 1996 amid a dispute over transfer funds, since when his willingness to travel has...
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It was a little surreal meeting Bruce Rioch in Glasgow last night. Not quite like encountering the outcast of British football, but certainly someone who has been something of a refugee from his native game for the past seven years. Promising and often successful spells as a manager with...
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Bruce Rioch is not too sure if he is the oldest manager to make his Champions League baptism, but he is pretty certain that group E is poised to create some sort of record when it gets under way tomorrow night. Three of the four teams will be managed by Scots. At 61, Rioch might be regarded as long...
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BRUCE RIOCH surveys his kingdom. It's small, but perfectly formed. Down on the tight little rectangle of Aalborg's atmospheric home ground, Scotland under21s are handing Denmark a spot in the Euro 2009 playoffs. In a hall across from their dressing room, a crowd has gathered to cheer a troupe of...
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Bruce Rioch
| Playername | Bruce Rioch |
|---|---|
| Fullname | Bruce David Rioch |
| Height | |
| Dateofbirth | April 30, 1947 |
| Cityofbirth | Aldershot |
| Countryofbirth | England |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Years1 | 1964–1969 |
| Years2 | 1969–1974 |
| Years3 | 1974–1976 |
| Years4 | 1976–1977 |
| Years5 | 1977–1979 |
| Years6 | 1978 |
| Years7 | 1979 |
| Years8 | 1980–1981 |
| Years9 | 1981–1984 |
| Clubs1 | Luton Town |
| Clubs2 | Aston Villa |
| Clubs3 | Derby County |
| Clubs4 | Everton |
| Clubs5 | Derby County |
| Clubs6 | → Birmingham City (loan) |
| Clubs7 | → Sheffield United (loan) |
| Clubs8 | Seattle Sounders |
| Clubs9 | Torquay United |
| Clubs10 | Total |
| Caps1 | 149 |
| Caps2 | 154 |
| Caps3 | 106 |
| Caps4 | 30 |
| Caps5 | 41 |
| Caps6 | 3 |
| Caps7 | 8 |
| Caps8 | 46 |
| Caps9 | 71 |
| Caps10 | 608 |
| Goals1 | 47 |
| Goals2 | 34 |
| Goals3 | 34 |
| Goals4 | 3 |
| Goals5 | 4 |
| Goals6 | 0 |
| Goals7 | 1 |
| Goals8 | 4 |
| Goals9 | 6 |
| Goals10 | 133 |
| Nationalyears1 | 1975–1978 |
| Nationalteam1 | Scotland |
| Nationalcaps1 | 24 |
| Nationalgoals1 | 6 |
| Manageryears1 | 1982–1984 |
| Manageryears2 | 1985 |
| Manageryears3 | 1986–1990 |
| Manageryears4 | 1990–1992 |
| Manageryears5 | 1992–1995 |
| Manageryears6 | 1995–1996 |
| Manageryears7 | 1998–2000 |
| Manageryears8 | 2000–2001 |
| Manageryears9 | 2005–2007 |
| Manageryears10 | 2008 |
| Managerclubs1 | Torquay United |
| Managerclubs2 | F.C. Seattle |
| Managerclubs3 | Middlesbrough |
| Managerclubs4 | Millwall |
| Managerclubs5 | Bolton Wanderers |
| Managerclubs6 | Arsenal |
| Managerclubs7 | Norwich City |
| Managerclubs8 | Wigan Athletic |
| Managerclubs9 | Odense Boldklub |
| Managerclubs10 | Aalborg BK |
Bruce David Rioch (; born 30 April 1947) is an English-born football manager and former player. He was manager of Aalborg BK in the Danish Superliga, until his sacking on 23 October 2008.
As a player, he made more than 550 appearances in the Football League and, by virtue of his father's birthplace, represented Scotland in 24 matches; he became the first Scottish captain to be born in England. As a manager, he has taken charge of clubs in England, the United States, and Denmark. His son Gregor was also a professional footballer.
Playing career
Rioch was born in Aldershot, Hampshire. After moving to Luton, Bedfordshire at the age of 14, he joined his local side, Luton Town, turning professional in September 1964. He made his first team debut later that month, and his league debut in November 1964 in a 1–0 defeat at home to Southend United. He spent a couple of years establishing himself and was a regular member of the Luton team, scoring 24 goals, that won the Fourth Division title in 1968. He moved to Aston Villa in July 1969 for a fee of £100,000, then a record fee paid by a Second Division side. He won a League Cup runners' up medal in 1971, Villa losing 2–0 to Tottenham Hotspur.He moved to Derby County in February 1974, winning a League Championship medal. He joined Everton in December 1976, but returned to Derby County in September 1977. After a dispute with the Derby manager, Tommy Docherty, Rioch had brief loan spells with Birmingham City in December 1978 and with Sheffield United in March 1979. He then left the Baseball Ground to play for NASL side Seattle Sounders. While playing with Seattle Sounders in 1980 he was named to the NASL First Team All-Stars. He returned to England in October 1980 when he joined Torquay United as player-coach, working at first under Mike Green and then under Frank O'Farrell.
Managerial career
Torquay United
In July 1982, Rioch became player-manager of Torquay United, but left in January 1984. In February 1985, after 13 months out of the game he was appointed manager of the Seattle Storm, of the U.S. Western Soccer Alliance, but resigned in September 1985 to return to England.
Middlesbrough
He was appointed as manager of Middlesbrough in February 1986 and his first success in management came in 1987 when he guided Middlesbrough to runners-up spot in the Third Division and promotion to the Second Division at the end of a season which had started with them locked out of Ayresome Park by the official receiver and on the verge of bankruptcy. A year later they won a second successive promotion, this time as winners of the Second Division promotion/First Division relegation playoffs. Middlesbrough showed great promise in the first half ot 1988–89, but fell away badly and were relegated on the last day of the season (despite having not occupied a relegation place prior to that). He was sacked the following March as the Teessiders hovered just above the Second Division drop zone but on the brink of their first ever Wembley final in the Zenith Data Systems Cup.Rioch is held in the highest esteem by fans of Middlesbrough as, following liquidation, he took a threadbare squad of local players and turned them into a team the town could be proud of. Many fans believe that, had it not been for Rioch, Middlesbrough would have struggled to survive.
Whenever Rioch returned to Middlesbrough as the opposition manager the 'Boro fans would frequently chant the songs that they had when Rioch was manager as a mark of respect for his services.
Millwall
Rioch made a quick return to management the following month with Millwall and guided them to a playoff place in the 1990–91 Second Division campaign, but left in March 1992.
Bolton Wanderers
Rioch's next stop was at Bolton Wanderers, becoming manager in May 1992. In his first season they beat cup holders Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield in an F.A cup replay which many fans feel was the start of Bolton's resurgence. They finished runners-up in Division Two and won promotion to Division One. The following year Bolton finished in a respectable mid-table position as well as beating premier league opponents Arsenal, Everton and Aston Villa in the F.A cup. In the 1994/95 season they were League Cup losing finalists to Liverpool and beat Reading 4–3 in extra time in the Division One playoff final after being 2–0 down at half time.The playoff final victory was Rioch's last game as Bolton manager. A few weeks later he accepted the Arsenal manager's job and was replaced at Bolton by Roy McFarland. He is considered to be one of the best Bolton managers of all time by the club's supporters.
Arsenal
In 1995–96, his only season at Arsenal, Rioch guided Arsenal to a UEFA Cup place, finishing fifth in the Premiership. It was achieved on the last day of the season at the expense of Everton, Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal also reached the League Cup semi-finals but lost on away goals to Aston Villa, and were knocked out of the FA Cup in the Third Round by First Division side Sheffield United.Just before the beginning of the 1996–97 season, Rioch was sacked after a dispute with the club's board of directors over transfer funds. His enduring legacy at the club was the signing of Dennis Bergkamp, whom Rioch had signed from Internazionale in the summer of 1995; Bergkamp would go on to become one of the club's greatest players. However, this was overshadowed by him playing Ian Wright on the left wing, and the subsequent fall out led to Wright putting in a transfer request after being dropped.
Queens Park Rangers
After leaving Arsenal, he worked as assistant manager under Stewart Houston (his former assistant at Arsenal) at Queens Park Rangers but left along with Houston after just over a year at Loftus Road.
Norwich City
In May 1998, Rioch was appointed manager of Norwich City in Division One. He resigned after less than two seasons at the helm after failing to get the Canaries anywhere near the promotion and playoff places that the club had long been hoping for. He cited a perceived lack of ambition at the club as the main reason for his decision to resign (he correctly predicted that the club's star player Craig Bellamy would inevitably be sold), however he also acknowledged that the club's uncertain financial position meant that the transfer funds available to him were limited.
Wigan Athletic
Rioch made a swift return to management with Wigan Athletic for the 2000–01 season. He won the Manager of the Month award for November 2000, but left the club the following February as they occupied the Division Two playoff zone. The club said that Rioch had resigned, but he insisted he was sacked.
Odense Boldklub (OB)
Rioch was intent on returning to management, and was linked with the Derby County manager's job after John Gregory was sacked at the end of the 2002–03 season. But it was four years before he made his return to management. He was appointed as head coach of Danish Superliga side OB in June 2005. He led OB to a third place in his first season in charge, but decided to leave the club on 12 March 2007 due to his wife's illness, as the official explanation. The media, however, reported that the actual cause was a dispute between Rioch and the management of OB.
Aalborg BK (AaB)
In June 2008 Rioch returned to management with Danish champions AaB after former head coach Erik Hamrén moved to Rosenborg BK. His first big priority was to try to qualify AaB for the Champions League which they entered in the second qualifying round. He successfully guided them into the group stage after defeating FK Modriča and FBK Kaunas. By beating Celtic FC from Rioch's home country, AaB came third and thus entered the UEFA Cup. Rioch, however, did not witness this victory from the bench: On 23 October 2008 he was fired as AaB had only two victories from ten games and were second from bottom of the Danish league.In November 2009, Rioch was linked with a return to football as manager of the Scotland national team, this following the departure of George Burley. In March 2010, he took training sessions at Cornish non-League club Falmouth Town, near his home.
Honours
As player
with Luton Town
As manager
with Middlesbrough
Statistics
Manager
References
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