Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Riverside Stadium opening its doors for the very first time.
Chelsea were the visitors that day upon Boro's return to the top flight, with the hosts coming away 2-0 winners. They went on that season to finish 12th in the Premier League guided by player-manager Bryan Robson.
Jamie Pollock played for Middlesbrough at the time and recalls what a special occasion the opening of the Riverside was.
"The game was absolutely unbelievable and to win 2-0, for me as a local it really was a dream come true," he told BBC Radio Tees.