The 1996-97 campaign was an unforgettable, chaotic rollercoaster for The Boro. Despite the superstar signings of Fabrizio Ravanelli and Brazilian genius Juninho Paulista, the club was tragically relegated from the Premier League after a controversial three-point deduction. Spearheaded by Ravanelli's 16 crucial league goals, the team defied their league form by making history, reaching the finals of both the FA Cup and the League Cup, only to suffer the heartbreak of losing both at Wembley. It remains one of the most dramatic, bittersweet chapters in the club's modern history.