In his fifth season as manager Bob Dennison took off Boro to the 5th place just 10 points below promotion to Division One.

[1] The midfield was hit by injuries with Harris and Hilliday delivered a decent performance, meanwhile Day and Burbeck were out for several rounds.

[3] In spite of a premier class offensive line, Boro again collapsed due to a weak defensive hit by injuries of Stonehouse and Phillips [4] not being regular starters among Bilcliff and McNeil [5] allowing a lot of goals against both Goalkeepers Taylor and Million.

[6] Also, the squad reached the FA Cup third round being eliminated by Sheffield Wednesday.

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