Results may not have gone his way during his managerial spell on Teesside, yet Mowbray was praised for cutting costs and shrewd signings which laid the foundations for Boro’s promotion-winning campaign. We take a look at the 21 players who signed for the club permanently under Mowbray – scroll down and flick through our gallery to see how they fared.
5. Faris Haroun
The athletic midfielder was a regular under Mowbray, operating in both central midfield and on the wing. Photo: Ben Hoskins
6. Curtis Main
After impressing on trial, Main was offered a contract at Boro and broke into the first team. In total he made over 50 appearances for the Teessiders. Photo: Richard Sellers
7. Bart Ogbeche
Another free agent who scored three goals in 17 appearances in his only season at Boro. Photo: Matthew Lewis
8. Mustapha Carayol
Lauded for his pace and dribbling ability, it was a case of what might have been for the speedy winger. Carayol suffered two bad injuries during his four years at Boro but was a key player for Mowbray when fit. Photo: Stu Forster