McClaren Leads Boro To Glory At Last
Steve McClaren earned his reputation as a top class coach with Middlesbrough and, in 2004, he confirmed that standing when he finally brought success to Boro, with the club winning the first trophy in its 128 year history.
The match also saw Boro make made amends for two successive cups defeats in the 90s against Sam Allardyce’s Bolton.
It was a thrilling affair from start to finish with Middlesbrough taking the lead within two minutes as Joseph Desire Job converted what was then the fastest goal in League Cup final history and five minutes later Bolo Zenden scored a second from the penalty spot. Kevin Davies replied for Bolton but Middlesbrough held on to take the cup back to Teeside.