Middlesbrough are on the verge of appointing Rob Edwards as their new head coach. The 42-year-old is expected to take over at the Riverside Stadium, replacing Michael Carrick, who was dismissed earlier this month. Edwards, who previously managed Luton Town, is poised to return to management after being let go by Luton in January.

Edwards' Career Highlights

• Luton Town: Led Luton to promotion to the Premier League for the first time in over 30 years in 2023, defeating Coventry in the Championship play-off final.
• Watford: Briefly managed Watford before being sacked after just 11 games.
• Forest Green Rovers: Guided Forest Green to the League Two title in 2022.

Connection to Middlesbrough

Edwards has a history with Middlesbrough's sporting director, Kieran Scott, from their time together at Wolves. He was also a candidate for the Middlesbrough job when Carrick was appointed in 2022.

Other Candidates

Former Nottingham Forest and Leicester City boss Steve Cooper was also in the running for the position. Meanwhile, Bristol City showed interest in Edwards but are set to appoint Gerhard Struber as their new manager.

Recent Struggles

Despite his success with Luton, Edwards faced challenges in the Premier League, with Luton finishing 18th and being relegated. He left Luton in January with the team 20th in the Championship, eventually suffering back-to-back relegations.

Looking Ahead

Edwards' appointment marks a new chapter for Middlesbrough as they aim to strengthen their position in the Championship and push for promotion in the upcoming seasons.