'Bryan Robson had me at "hello". His stature really appealed to me. I wanted to be a part of where the club was going. It was a great journey to be involved in': How the Manchester United legend managed to convince players to sign for Middlesbrough

Bryan Robson took over as player-manager of Middlesbrough in 1994 and immediately made an impact by recruiting top players based on his reputation. His first season saw the team winning the Division One title, allowing them to secure promotion to the Premier League. Robson's ambitious signings, including Jan Age Fjortoft, Nick Barmby, and Juninho, reflected Middlesbrough's goals. Fjortoft praised Robson’s charisma and the exciting potential at Boro, which played a crucial role in his decision to join the club for a successful two-year stint.

"Bryan Robson had me at hello. It was brilliant to be involved in such a journey. His stature and profile, and the progress at Boro, really appealed to me."

"Upon leaving Manchester United aged 37, Robson was tasked with getting Middlesbrough into the Premier League - he duly delivered at the first opportunity, winning the Division One title."

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