Ayrsome Park Memories - Middlesbrough FC book of 1995 signed by Wilf Mannion, 222 pages, hard bound, in mint condition. Wilfred ("Wilf") James Mannion (16 May 1918 - 14 April 2000) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward, making over 350 senior appearances for Middlesbrough. He also played international football for England. With his blond hair, he was nickamed "The Golden Boy".