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Middlesbrough promoted to the Premier League
Middlesbrough have been promoted to the Premier League. Fans stormed the pitch at full time as Boro drew 1 all at home at the Riverside to promotion rivals Brighton. The game is said to be the richest in football - with a £100 million windfall now set to benefit the club.
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Joy for 92-year-old Boro fan as she sees team get promoted
92-year-old Middlesbrough fan Alice Morgan had waited a long time to see her team back in the Premier League.
She has not just waited for the past 7 years - she's been supporting the club through all its ups and downs of the 'Boro since she was 15 years old.
She was at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon to see Middlesbrough promoted to the top flight after a 1 all draw with Brighton.
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WATCH: Boro fans in the pub go mad at the final whistle
This is what it meant to the hundreds of Middlesbrough fans who celebrated at the final whistle as they were promoted to the Premier League.
These fans were watching the match in the pub in the town centre.
Young Boro fans celebrate
Thank you to Angela who sent in this picture of two young Boro fans at the Riverside.
Fans invade the pitch as the full time whistle blows
Fans invaded the pitch after 8 minutes of added time at the Riverside as a 1 all draw against Brighton secured Middlesbrough a place in the Premier League next season.
Chairman Steve Gibson was in tears as players and fans hugged one another on the pitch.
Teesside prepares for a party as Middlesbrough are promoted to the Premier League
Fans and pundits alike have been reacting to the promotion of Middlesbrough to the Premier League.
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Boro Blog: 'We Are Premier League'
'Excitement, tension and then an outpouring of pure relief' - Rob Nichols takes us through Saturday's game against Brighton.