Interim boss Viveash 'humbled' by Boro support

Adi Viveash previously worked with Mark Robins at Coventry City

Adi Viveash says he has been "humbled" by the support he has received inside and outside the club during his spell as Middlesbrough's interim head coach.

Viveash took over team affairs when Rob Edwards was granted permission to speak to Wolverhampton Wanderers before accepting their offer to become manager.

Viveash led Boro to victory over Birmingham City at home with loud backing from the club's supporters and he will be in charge again for the trip to Oxford United on Saturday.

The Teesside club are set to appoint Swede Kim Hellberg as Edwards' replacement pending work permit clearance, but they have an experienced hand to guide them in the meantime in Viveash.

"I'm very appreciative of the support. It's very humbling," he told BBC Radio Tees.

Viveash was assistant to Mark Robins at Coventry City for seven years and before that he worked at Chelsea's academy, but it is the first time the 56-year-old has been in charge of a senior team.

And having had a season out between Coventry and his arrival at Boro in the summer with Edwards, he is appreciating the chance at the Riverside.

"I'm just somebody who's had an ability to help players and I love coaching," he said.

"I love working with players on the grass. I had 11 months out of the game so I've certainly cherished every moment of this last week because it's been really interesting and I've really enjoyed it.

"When you're out of the game, those are the times you miss - on the training ground with the players, trying to get that extra 1% out of them.

"So it's humbling, I'm working at a fantastic club for an outstanding chairman."