Middlesbrough Appoint Rob Edwards New Head Coach

Middlesbrough Football Club has appointed Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a three-year contract, replacing Michael Carrick. Edwards, 42, previously managed Luton Town, leading them to Premier League promotion in 2023 before departing in January 2025 amid a relegation battle. Despite Luton's struggles, Edwards is regarded as a promising coach with a vision that impressed Middlesbrough's management, who hope he can build a promotion challenge and return the club to the Premier League. He beat competition from other candidates including Steve Cooper and Danny Röhl and turned down offers from other clubs such as Bristol City. Edwards emphasized his excitement about the role, praising Middlesbrough's fanbase and supportive ownership, which historically provides coaches with the time and resources needed for success. His appointment aims to rekindle the club's ambitions after a 10th-place Championship finish and an extended absence from the top flight since 2017.