Viveash to remain interim boss after Edwards exit

Adi Viveash was previously assistant to Mark Robins at Coventry City

Adi Viveash will remain in interim charge of Middlesbrough following the departure of head coach Rob Edwards to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

A compensation deal was agreed between the clubs for Edwards and coach Harry Watling to head to Molineux, having only arrived on Teesside in June.

Viveash guided Boro to a 2-1 win over Birmingham City on Saturday after Edwards had been stood down for the match and has been asked to carry on that task.

The 56-year-old previously worked with Chelsea's age-group teams and had seven years as assistant manager to Mark Robins at Coventry City before joining Boro to work alongside Edwards.

After a tumultuous week culminating in Edwards leaving, the club issued a statement thanking the fans for the atmosphere and support shown in that victory over Blues, saying: "The Riverside came together as one, players, staff, supporters, and you could feel the sense of unity which is at the core of this club.

"To everyone involved, we would like to say thank you."

As Middlesbrough begin their search for a new head coach, they are second in the Championship.

They now have a 10-day wait for their next league fixture, away to Oxford United on Saturday 22 November.