Ayresome Park Collection

Ayresome Park Stadium Fine Art - Middlesbrough Football Club
Ayresome Park Stadium Fine Art, former home of Middlesbrough Football Club. At the Game painted in fine detail by the talented artist James Muddiman captures the atmosphere of Match day perfectly

McCoy Tyner performing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Football Stadium - Middlesbrough FC - Ayresome Park
Ayresome Park was a football stadium in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England. It was the home of Middlesbrough F.C. from its construction in time for the 1903ÔÇô04 season

Middlesbrough 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur, league division one match at Ayresome Park, Saturday 5th February 1977

Middlesbrough v Sheffield Wednesday, Old Division League two match at Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough. Jack Charlton had taken over as manager and guided the team back to the top flight

Ronnie Boykins playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Middlesbrough Football players burn Teesside Evening Gazette Sports reporter Cliff Mitchells hat. Picture shows Cliff still wearing his trilby hat, before the stunt

Bill Gates, Middlesbrough Football Player, Pre-season Photocall, July 1969, aka William Lazenby Gates

Middlesborough Football Club Middlesborough FC Back row L-R: Gordon Jones, Willie Maddren, Stuart Boam, Peter Creamer, Pat Cuff, Jim Platt, Alan Moody, John Vincent, Bill Gates, John Hickton

Middlesbrough v Sunderland, Pre-Season Friendly at Ayresome Park, Wednesday 12th August 1964, Bill Gates, Middlesbrough, pushes the ball past Sunderland Goalkeeper for Garbett to score

Jimmy Headridge, Trainer, Middlesbrough Football Club at Ayresome Park, April 1974

Middlesbrough 1-0 Wycombe Wanderers, FA Cup Replay at Ayresome Park, Tuesday 7th January 1975. Wycombe Wanderers reached the third round proper for the first time in their history

Middlesbrough F. Cs Nobby Stiles. 1971
Middlesbrough F.Cs Nobby Stiles. 1971

Fans desperate for a ticket for Middlesbroughs last match at Ayresome Park against Luton queue outside the ticket office to snap up the remaining tickets when they went on sale to the general public

Bryan Robson unveiled as the new Manager for Middlesbrough F. C
Bryan Robson unveiled as the new Manager for Middlesbrough F.C. Pictured doing kick ups at Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 18th May 1994

Middlesbrough Football Team, Pre-season Photocall, July 1968, William Lazenby Gates aka Bill Gates (top left)

Bill Gates, Middlesbrough Football Player, Pre-season Photocall, July 1968, William Lazenby Gates

Nobby Stiles signs for Middlesbrough F. C. He is pictured with Manager Stan Anderson. 1971
Nobby Stiles signs for Middlesbrough F.C. He is pictured with Manager Stan Anderson. 1971

Middlesbrough F. C. footballer Nobby Stiles pictured at Ayresome Park. 27th July 1971
Middlesbrough F.C. footballer Nobby Stiles pictured at Ayresome Park. 27th July 1971

Stephen Pears testimonial and the last ever game to be played at Ayresome Park. (Picture) An emotional Boro player after the game 16th May 1995

Jaime Moreno Morales (born 19 January 1974 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra) is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C

Cup ticket queue at Ayresome Park. 1972

John Mahoney, Middlesbrough Football Player, 19th July 1979. Pre season photo-call, Editorial Use Only

New signing Dave Thomas gets his training gear organised on this first day at Ayresome Park. Circa 1981

Middlesboroughs new signing, Dave Thomas, shows his style to get past Manchester Citys Norwegian international Aage Hareide. Middlesbrough v Manchester City. League Division One. FInal score 0-0

Ayresome Park, the home of Middlesbrough F. C which is due to be demolished following
Ayresome Park, the home of Middlesbrough F.C which is due to be demolished following the clubs move to their new stadium. 13th May 1996

Middlesbrough fans queue for tickets to the final game of the season at Ayresome Park. 18th April 1995

John Neal, Manager, Middlesbrough Football Club, Pictured at Ayresome Park, 19th July 1979, Editorial Use Only

Middlesbrough v Luton Town, the last match played at Ayresome Park. John Hendrie scores the second goal for Middlesbrough. Final Score 2-1 to Middlesbrough. League Division 1. 30th April 1995

Middlesbrough 2 -0 Burnley Division 1 match held at Ayresome Park. 13th August 1994

Drummer Mickey Roker at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978. Roker was playing with Dizzy Gillespies band at the festival

The Lionel Hampton Orchestra playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Middlesbrough, 1978
The Lionel Hampton Orchestra playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978. Arnett Cobb (saxophone) and Chubby Jackson (double bass)

Marc Johnson and Bill Evans at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough
Bassist Marc Johnson and pianist Bill Evans at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978. Dennis Matthews, publisher of jazz magazine Crescendo, is in the background

George Adams (tenor saxophone) playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Middlesbrough, 1978
George Adams (tenor saxophone) playing with McCoy Tyners band, Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

A selection of Brazilian percussionist Guilherme Francos instruments, Middlesbrough, 1978
A selection of Brazilian percussionist Guilherme Francos instruments, Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978. Franco played with McCoy Tyners band at the festival

Percussionist Guilherme Franco playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Middlesbrough, 1978
Percussionist Guilherme Franco playing with McCoy Tyners band, Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Pianist Mary Lou Williams at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978
Pianist Mary Lou Williams performing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Trumpeter Cat Anderson performing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978
Lionel Hampton Orchestra trumpeter Cat Anderson performing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Earle Warren of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra at the Newport Jazz Festival, Middlesbrough, 1978
Earle Warren (alto saxophone/clarinet) of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Trumpeters Joe Newman and Cat Anderson at the Newport Jazz Festival, Middlesbrough, 1978
Lionel Hampton Orchestra trumpeters Joe Newman and Cat Anderson, Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Dennis Mathews with Lee Konitz at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978
Dennis Mathews, Managing Director of Crescendo International, with Lee Konitz at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Charles McPherson and John Gordon at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978
Charles McPherson (alto saxophone) and John Gordon (trombone) at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

The Jonah Jones Quartet and Hank Jones, Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978
The Jonah Jones Quartet and Hank Jones on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978. Personnel visible are Jonah Jones (trumpet)

Jonah Jones playing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Buddy Rich at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978. Artist
Buddy Rich at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978

Buddy Rich in concert at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, 1978

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"Ayresome Park: A Historic Venue for Football and Jazz" Ayresome Park Stadium Fine Art - Middlesbrough Football Club, a place where the echoes of roaring crowds and soulful melodies intertwine. In July 1978, McCoy Tyner and Ronnie Boykins graced this hallowed ground during the Newport Jazz Festival, filling the air with their mesmerizing tunes. But Ayresome Park was not just a stage for jazz legends; it was primarily known as the home of Middlesbrough FC. The football stadium stood tall, witnessing countless battles on its turf. From intense Old Division League two matches against Sheffield Wednesday to thrilling encounters with Tottenham Hotspur in league division one, it has seen it all. The passion of Middlesbrough fans burned bright within these walls. Their loyalty even led them to burn Teesside Evening Gazette Sports reporter Cliff after his controversial remarks about their beloved club's players. This fierce dedication extended beyond the stands as well; Jimmy Headridge, trainer for Middlesbrough FC in April 1974, worked tirelessly to keep the team fit and ready for battle. Throughout its history, Ayresome Park welcomed many notable figures who left an indelible mark on both sports and music scenes alike. Bryan Robson himself was unveiled here as the new manager for Middlesbrough FC – a moment that would shape the future of the club. As we look back at this iconic venue today, memories flood our minds – from Gordon Jones standing proudly among his teammates to drummer Mickey Roker adding rhythm to every note played during that unforgettable Newport Jazz Festival in 1978. Ayresome Park will forever hold a special place in our hearts – where football legends clashed and jazz reverberated through its very foundations. It remains an enduring symbol of unity between sportsmanship and artistic expression that continues to inspire generations even after its closure.