Official match programme in outstanding condition from the Billingham Synthonia v Middlesbrough pre-season friendly match played at Central Avenue on 14th August 1996. The Boro squad (shown on one of the attached scans) contained a number of international stars including Juninho, Nick Barmby, Mikkel Beck, Branco and Fabrizio Ravanelli. Not surprisingly, Middlesbrough ran out comfortable winners (3-0) against their Northern League opponents. This is acknowledged to be one of the most scarce and sought after Boro programmes of the modern era. 

The 24-page colour programme is in near mint condition having been read only once before being safely stored for the last 29 years since the match was played. It is only this minor point that prevents me from listing the programme as mint condition. Please see attached scans in conjunction with this written description. (Note that the coloured wavy lines showing on part of the attached cover page scan are simply a scanning defect and are not evident on the actual cover itself).  

Please see my low postage cost (face value only at £0.87) and low "Buy it Now" price for what is one of the hardest Middlesbrough friendly programmes to source in the modern era, nearly three decades old and in outstanding condition.

I am in the process of listing my extensive and eclectic collection of football programmes, tickets and memorabilia on eBay. This includes countless Middlesbrough items (including numerous friendly programmes) and a wide selection of Northern League material. Please check on my other items if interested.