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  1. Gerrard? Mowbray? Who should be the new Boro boss?

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    We asked you who you'd like to see take the reigns at Middlesbrough now Rob Edwards has departed.

    Here are some of your picks:

    Andy: We need someone who has experience and can maintain the good start to the season. I would be happy with a Gary O'Neil or Brendan Rodgers.

    John: The manager market looks rather depleted. I think Gerrard is a very Middlesbrough coded appointment. English, out of work, big name. That is my bet.

    David: Historically we have done well with younger up-and-coming managers (Robson, McLaren, Southgate, Karanka) so I would like to see Gerrard appointed and given full backing. Would also like to see a shake-up in the recruitment team - we need to do better with the players we bring in. UTB.

    Robbo: Tony Mowbray for me. Legend. Loves the club. Last time he had less managerial experience and had to clear up Strachan's mess. He'd take this squad up. UTB.

    Andy: We shouldn't just go safe for our next appointment. We need to consider the team and tactics we've been working with to minimise disruption. The shortlisted bookies' favourites have the wrong managers listed, go left field to Ralph Hassenhuttl - collaborative manager, front foot and high press. Available also.

    Paul: I think Steven Gerrard would be a good choice. It would help establish those connections with Liverpool, which in years gone by Boro have had.

    Rob: I think it's time to bring back the positivity from 20 years ago. I'd forget the usual suspects and look at one of the icons from that era. Juninho Paulista? Massimo Maccarone? Mark Viduka?

    Karen: It would be nice to have someone who is as passionate about the club as Leo, Howson and Juninho. We need someone who actually wants to be there. We should have went for Danny Rohl. I was never a fan of Edwards, I knew he wasn't right for the club.

    Dan: It won't be O'Neil because he's disliked by the fans and the club know that. It won't be Gerard because he was overlooked for whatever reason during the summer. It won't be Tony Mowbray because of health issues. It won't be a manager who already has a club because that's not how Middlesbrough operate. It will end up being someone unexpected, possibly new to management and a free agent. Don't bet on any of the names you've heard so far.

    Gary: Lee Carsley would be a good fit for Middlesbrough because his track record with England's U21s shows he can nurture young talent, instil discipline and build winning teams.

    Carsley guided England's U21s to the 2023 European Championship title, proving he can deliver success under pressure and foster a strong team spirit.

    Middlesbrough has a proud tradition of developing academy players and his emphasis on youth development aligns perfectly with the club's philosophy. His calm, modern coaching style and tactical flexibility would bring fresh ideas to the Riverside, while his hunger to prove himself in senior club management could energise both the squad and supporters.

    Listen to the full reaction of Edwards' departure and more Middlesbrough content on BBC Sounds.

    Reaction: Rob Edwards leaves Boro

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  4. Who's next for Middlesbrough after Edwards exit?

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    With Rob Edwards leaving the Riverside to fill the empty chair at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Middlesbrough are looking for a new boss to maintain their promotion challenge.

    Who have you got your eyes on, Boro fans?

    Do you want to keep with the status quo that's got you into second or are you looking for something different?

    Can you afford your new boss to have any early wobbles?

    Let us know your thoughts here and check back to see some of your responses.

  5. 🎧 Could O'Neil be the right call for Boro?

    72+ EFL Pod: Edwards to Wolves & O’Neil to Boro?

    "If you look at it on paper, a former player for the club, had a really good couple of stints in charge - from that perspective a really good potential option."

    With Rob Edwards going to Wolverhampton Wanderers, should Middlesbrough turn to someone who spent time at the Molineux to continue their promotion hunt?

    The 72+ team are joined by Chelmsford City striker Lyle Taylor and Peterborough Sports boss Phil Brown to discuss whether former Wolves head coach Gary O'Neil is the right man for the now vacant managerial seat at Middlesbrough.

    They also get stuck into who should replace Will Still at Southampton, assess the departures of Alan Sheehan and Liam Manning from Swansea and Norwich City, as well as taking a look at Derek Adams' new role at a struggling Plymouth Argyle.

    What a week, eh?

    Listen to the full episode of the 72+ podcast and more on BBC Sounds.

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  8. Rob Edwards claps the fans at Middlesbrough

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  10. Boro rally together as Edwards walks away

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    Middlesbrough are second in the Championship with 29 points from 15 games

    During his four months at Middlesbrough, Rob Edwards constantly stressed the importance of unity and togetherness.

    Little did he know, but Boro was built on exactly those characteristics, often in the face of great adversity.

    On Saturday, Middlesbrough was a town galvanised not because of one man - but in spite of him.

    The news of Edwards' desire to leave the club currently second in the Championship, for a Wolverhampton Wanderers side rooted to the bottom of the Premier League, threatened to derail not just Boro's weekend but their season as a whole.

    'Next manager is in for a treat'

    There were many question marks over the match with Birmingham City. Would the atmosphere be affected? How would players react? Who would be in the dugout? We got our answers tenfold.

    The atmosphere? Electric! Every single supporter doing their best to lift those on the pitch. Many saying it was the best atmosphere of the season.

    However you view it, it left no doubt in the players' minds that the town stood with them, even if their head coach did not.

    The players? Well they fought for everything. Many of them putting their bodies on the line, epitomised by Matt Targett and captain Dael Fry. Both started the game, despite carrying knocks and needing injections before a ball was even kicked.

    That leaves the man in the dugout, Adi Viveash. Someone not accustomed to the spotlight.

    He'd never led a team until Saturday – something he described as a proud moment for him and his family.

    I had the chance to interview him after the game and it was one of the most impressive displays I've witnessed in 10 years on the sports desk here.

    He dealt with it all while speaking of resilience and determination, leaving very little doubt over his views on recent events.

    Saturday epitomised everything that people love about this town and this club; honesty, unity and determination, no matter what is thrown at them.

    Whoever takes over the reins is in for a treat.

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