David Chadwick Interview - August 2003

It is May 1966 and the forthcoming World Cup is totally insignificant to Boro fans, as following a farcical but tragic defeat to cardiff City, the club find themselves descending for the first time to the depths of what is now the second division.

Back in the previous March, the club had appointed team captain Stan Anderson to the manager's seat, with the brief of saving the club from relegation. On the day Anderson was appointed, the team were second bottom with two games to play.