🚨 Middlesbrough announce new head coach

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Peter Fitzpatrick·24 June 2025

Middlesbrough have confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as the club's new head coach on a three-year deal.

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The 42-year-old replaces Michael Carrick in the Riverside hot seat, having reportedly beaten off competition from Steve Cooper and Danny Röhl.

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Edwards was most recently was in charge of Luton, who he brought up to the top flight for the first time in 32 years in the 2022/23 season.

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Edwards as our new head coach. Welcome to Boro, Rob! 🔴⚪️
– Tuesday, 24 June 2025

An immediate return to the Championship came before he was sacked with the club on their way to a second relegation in a row.

Middlesbrough will be hoping Edwards can repeat the promotion trick as they aim to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2017.

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