Club and fans in Middlesbrough have once again joined forces on the “My Club, My Shirt” initiative which showcases the breadth and diversity of support in our leagues.

My Boro, My Shirt was installed last week at Middlesbrough railway station and welcomes both home and away fans en route to the Riverside Stadium. The original exhibition was launched in August 2024.

The campaign highlights the open nature of our game – football is for everyone – and brings together fans from all demographics within a club’s support to celebrate their team and town.

My Boro, My Shirt

Rob Nichols, fanzine editor of Fly Me To The Moon, was a big driving force behind the campaign, along with Ellen Sowerby, which showcases 15 portraits on Middlesbrough railway station’s Platform 2.

“These portraits will let every football fan know that they are welcome here in Middlesbrough,” said Rob. “The project has had a great response from other fans, and I’m looking forward to more people getting to see it in its new location.”

Rob and other supporters worked with their club, MFC Foundation, Middlesbrough Council, and Borderlands Creative People and Places on the exhibition. It is based on the FSA’s Fans for Diversity “My Club, My Shirt” initiative which has proven to be popular across the country.

As well as his fanzine work Rob has also been at the heart of work by the Middlesbrough Supporters Forum, which represented Boro supporters from a huge range of backgrounds – and that diversity is reflected in the superb photos captured by Tom Banks and Paul Thompson.

If you’re interested in launching such an initative email: [email protected]

Photo credits – Tom Banks and Paul Thompson took the My Boro, My Shirt portraits while Chris Booth captured images at last week’s launch event.

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