FOOTBALL fans are being offered the chance to meet their heroes as part of club promotion.

Guided tours are being conducted around the BT Cellnet Riverside Stadium, home of Middlesbrough Football Club.

The tours, the latest of which will take place during half term, include the chance to meet and chat with Boro stars Christian Karembeu, Noel Whelan and Curtis Fleming in the players' dressing rooms.

Boro's head of sports science, Chris Barnes and academy physiotherapist, David Binningsley, will also be on hand to answer questions about their roles at the club.

Pundits Bernie Slaven and Alastair Brownlee will be available to chat with fans in the press room.

The tours also take in the players' tunnel, the pitch-side, boardroom, executive areas and Hall of Fame, with all participants receiving a merchandise pack.

To book a place on the half term tours, taking place on Tuesday October 24, ring (01642) 877730