Middlesbrough Appoints Rob Edwards as Manager, Replacing Michael Carrick

Middlesbrough has appointed Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a three-year contract, replacing Michael Carrick who was sacked after the club missed out on the Championship play-offs. Edwards brings a strong track record, having led Luton Town to promotion to the Premier League in 2023 before their subsequent relegation, and also earned promotion to League One with Forest Green Rovers. The club and its officials expressed enthusiasm about Edwards' appointment, highlighting his vision, knowledge of the squad, and previous successes as reasons he was the stand-out candidate among many applicants. Edwards himself expressed excitement about the opportunity, emphasizing the club's passionate fanbase and the chance to push Middlesbrough toward a return to top-flight football after an eight-year absence. He will be supported by assistants Adrian Viveash and Harry Watling as he aims to improve on Middlesbrough's 10th place finish last season. The club hopes Edwards can restore its ambitions for promotion and build on the momentum Carrick initially created but was unable to sustain.