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Middlesbrough Appoints Rob Edwards as New Head Coach

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Middlesbrough Football Club has made a bold move in the management stakes by appointing Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a three-year deal. The 42-year-old, who left Luton by mutual consent in January, replaces Michael Carrick, whose reign was brought to a close earlier this month after the Teessiders missed out on the Sky Bet Championship play-offs. Edwards, a Premier League promotion winner, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having led Luton to the top-flight during his first season at the club. He will be joined in the dugout by Adi Viveash and Harry Watling.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rob Edwards, a 42-year-old former coach at Luton, has been appointed as Middlesbrough's new head coach on a three-year deal.
  • Edwards replaces Michael Carrick, whose reign was brought to a close earlier this month after the Teessiders missed out on the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.
  • Edwards brings a wealth of experience to the role, having led Luton to the top-flight during his first season at the club.
  • Edwards will be joined in the dugout by Adi Viveash and Harry Watling.
  • Edwards' task will be to re-establish Boro as promotion contenders after a disappointing 10th place finish at the end of last season.
  • Edwards has a proven track record in guiding teams to promotion, including leading Forest Green into League One and Luton into the Premier League.
  • Edwards' appointment marks a significant shake-up in the Middlesbrough coaching staff, with Carrick having been appointed by chairman Steve Gibson in October 2022.

Statistics:

  • 42: The age of new head coach Rob Edwards.
  • 3: The length of Edwards' contract.
  • 1: The season that East Midlands outfit Luton spent in the Premier League under Edwards' tenure.
  • 4: The number of successive Championship defeats that Luton suffered under Edwards, leading to his departure.
  • 10th: The position that Middlesbrough finished in at the end of last season, extending their top-flight exile to eight years.
  • 2023: The year that Luton was promoted into the Premier League under Edwards.
  • 2022: The year that Steve Gibson appointed Michael Carrick as the club's head coach.

Sources:

  • Middlesbrough FC Official Website, June 24, 2025: "Middlesbrough Appoint Rob Edwards as New Head Coach"
  • Twitter, Middlesbrough FC, June 24, 2025: "@Boro: We're delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Edwards as our new head coach. Welcome to Boro, Rob! ð´âªï¸"
  • PA Wire, June 24, 2025: "Middlesbrough appoint Rob Edwards as new head coach"

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