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  1. Break could give Edwards 'new lease of life'published at 12:39 BST 19 June

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    What could Rob Edwards bring to Middlesbrough?

    Former Luton Town boss Rob Edwards is tipped to fill the vacant managerial role at Middlesbrough - but what can the 42-year-old bring to the role?

    Edwards led the Hatters to promotion but subsequently couldn't keep them in the Premier League and struggled again on their return to the Championship.

    As a consequence, he left Luton in January, but BBC Radio 3CR's Geoff Doyle told BBC Radio Tees that his time away will have done the former Aston Villa defender much good upon his potential return to the second tier.

    "It looked to me that Rob needed a break from football. It felt like he needed months off just to sort himself out," Doyle said.

    "I think this time off would have really helped him, recharged the batteries.

    "Coach-wise, he needs time. He needs to work on his system and how he wants to play at Boro.

    "Tactically and as a coach, he's decent. I'm just hoping that the break would have given him a new lease of life and that he's back to his normal best."

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  2. Gossip: Edwards in advanced talks with Boropublished at 10:58 BST 18 June

    BBC Sport’s football gossip graphic and Rob EdwardsImage source, Getty Images

    Middlesbrough are in advanced talks with Rob Edwards, 42, to replace Michael Carrick as head coach. Edwards is believed to have been one of three main names on Boro's shortlist, including Steve Cooper and Danny Rohl. (Sky Sports), external

    Boro and Birmingham City have emerged as two of as many as 10 Championship clubs battling to sign Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Kone, 21, after the Ivorian netted 18 goals in League One last season. (EFL Analysis), external

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