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.
17. Jacob Butterfield
After signing for the club in 2013, Butterfield spent just one season at the Riverside. Despite playing regularly under new boss Aitor Karanka that campaign, the midfielder was sold to Huddersfield in the Spaniard's second transfer window. Photo: Getty Images
18. Frazer Richardson
The experienced right-back struggled to make an impact in his solitary season with Boro. Photo: Steve Bardens
19. Dean Whitehead
Helped steady the ship under Mowbray and went on to play at right-back under Aitor Karanka when Boro reached the play-off final. Photo: Ian Walton
20. Albert Adomah
Was Boro's top scorer in his first season at the club and went on to play a key part in the 2015/16 promotion campaign. Photo: Ian Horrocks