Middlesbrough FC has appointed Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a three-year deal, succeeding Michael Carrick. Edwards, 42, has coaching experience with clubs like Forest Green, Watford, and Luton Town, the latter of which he guided to Premier League promotion. He boasts a win rate of 38.7% in the Championship. Expressing excitement about the role, Edwards acknowledged the club's significant fanbase and the supportive ownership. This appointment is seen as a fresh opportunity for Edwards after leaving Luton Town earlier this year.
Edwards stated, "It's a real privilege to be given the opportunity to be head coach of this great football club. It's something that's not lost on me, how big this is…"
He emphasized, "It felt instantly that this was right for me, and it got me excited. If I was going to come back in, I wanted to come back in at a place where we had a chance…"
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