MIDDLESBROUGH'S Under-21s are heading for Germany this summer to take part in a pre-season tournament - and fans are being urged to join Red Faction in making the trip to support Boro.
The tournament is taking place in Niederrheinstadion in Oberhausen; a town twinned with Middlesbrough, and is being held to celebrate the 120-year anniversary of Rot-Weiß Oberhausen.
Organised by the club and their fan-scene, the tournament will be a two-day league taking place on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 and the hosts and Boro will be joined by Wuppertaler SV, SSV Ulm 1846 and GKS Tychy.
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Boro supporter group Red Faction are making the trip and say: "This will be a great opportunity for fans to experience the German footballing culture, to build on Boro’s friendship with RWO and to enjoy a weekend away in Germany so we would love to see as many Boro supporters make the trip as possible!"
Logistically, the trip isn't difficult. Oberhausen can be reached via a short train or taxi journey from Düsseldorf airport.
Fans interested should get in touch with Red Faction on social media or email redfactionboro@outlook.com.
The season is not yet finished for Boro's Under-21s, who head for Reading this weekend in their round of 16 PL2 play-off tie.
After an 11th placed finish in the revamped PL2 table, Boro are away at the Royals in the knock-out tie. The game takes place at noon on Saturday at the The Select Car Leasing Stadium.
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