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

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.

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