During June, Northern Irish Forward
Ian Lawther was transferred out to
Blackburn Rovers. Also
Johnny Goodchild and
Jackie Maltby left the club. In July 1961, one of Clough's transfer requests was finally accepted and he moved to Boro's
local rivals Sunderland for £55,000. However, a poor start and a final day draw at Swansea saw the team finish third, a point behind
Leyton Orient and nine points behind deserved champions
Liverpool led by the inspirational
Bill Shankly. ==Squad==