SINCE Brian joined the club in April 1995, his department has grown from having two members of staff to ten.

As the club moved to a new stadium and its profile increased, the Boro's turnover has grown many times over.

Brian has overall responsibility for the management and operation of the accounts department and the development of the computer and IT systems, and also for the preparation of the club's monthly and annual accounts.

Middlesbrough-born, his favourite player of all time is 1970s centre forward John Hickton.