New name for the Riverside

Last updated : 01 April 2003 By Alf Pirolo
It is one hundred years ago that Boro moved into their old ground Ayresome Park, so to commemorate the historic event club officials have decided to rename the Riverside.

The name is still under discusion but one of the favourites is Ayresome Stadium. The traditionalists among us, like myself, would prefer to remember the great old stadium as Ayresome Park so the club will put it to the vote.

Voting forms will be sent out with season ticket renewals and fans will be asked to make their choice from three options:
1. Ayresome Park
2. Ayresome Stadium
3. Ayresome Arena

The renaming will take effect for one season only, after which the stadium will revert to the Riverside Stadium.