Middlesbrough players and fans celebrate Man United win
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It was a night to remember for Middlesbrough’s players and fans as their side unceremoniously dumped Manchester United out of the Capital One Cup.
The Teessiders’ 3-1 win on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra-time at Old Trafford secured their passage to the quarter-finals and sparked wild celebrations amongst the travelling support.
And it’s fair to say there that yesterday evening’s success was well celebrated on Social Media too.
Match-winning defender Ben Gibson was understandably pretty chuffed…
Without doubt one of the best footballing nights of my life, this will live long in the memory pic.twitter.com/ypqQeMeI7R
— Ben Gibson (@bengibson1993) October 29, 2015
Meanwhile, Adam Clayton was a little miffed that he didn’t get the chance to be the hero…
What a performance , some amazing performances !! @Tomas_Mejias I u but also hate as I was on last pen to win it at old Trafford fans — Adam Clayton (@Clayts15) October 28, 2015
Here’s a pic of the celebrations afterwards. Pin-up boy George Friend received a lot of love.
LADSSS and a topless George Friend pic.twitter.com/TPWCLDmCwp
— Rebecca Watson (@R_WAT) October 28, 2015
On to more serious matters though. This Boro fan gave props to Grant Leadbitter for his composure in the penalty shoot-out.
Let’s just appreciate grant Leadbitter first penalty in a massive shoot out. Cool calm collective. #Hero — Shaun (@AwayWithTheBoro) October 29, 2015
This supporter kept her show of appreciation for midfielder Stewart Downing short and sweet.
Stewart Downing appreciation tweet
— chloe james (@chloejamesboro) October 28, 2015
Boro may have even gained a celebrity fan following their heroics.
Had a fantastic evening at old Trafford tonight … Met some footballing legends… Congratulations to @Boro , that’s why we love the game — Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) October 28, 2015
This one sums it all up…
Who said they don’t make steel on Teesside any more? #menofsteel pic.twitter.com/9QK6OG2dne
— Michael McGeary (@MichaelMcGeary) October 28, 2015
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