"After slipping to 10th last season in the last days of Michael Carrick's time in charge, this term was a case of a leap into the unknown after the appointment of Rob Edwards. But a 100% start in August put them at the top and they rode that wave through the opening couple of months until Edwards was tempted away by a Premier League switch to Wolves."
"Now three months on, with Wolves' relegation waiting to be rubber-stamped, there is a strong chance his old club will be replacing his new one in the top flight. Hellberg arrived with a strong reputation from leading unfashionable Hammarby to successive runners-up spots in Sweden's Allsvenskan. Would he be able to maintain Boro's strong start under Edwards in his first coaching job outside his home country? The answer has been an emphatic yes."
Kim Hellberg was introduced to Middlesbrough supporters on 25 November and watched a 4-2 loss to Coventry City that opened a 10-point gap. Seventy-six days later a win at Sheffield United moved Middlesbrough above Coventry to the top of the Championship after a sixth straight league victory. Hellberg replaced Rob Edwards, who left for Wolves after a strong start that had seen Middlesbrough top the table in August. Fans initially resented Edwards' departure. Hellberg brought a reputation from leading Hammarby to successive runners-up finishes in Sweden. From 14 games under Hellberg, Middlesbrough have earned 31 points, averaging 2.21 points per game.
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