Middlesbrough Manager: Edwards Replaces Carrick | Sport Grill
Rob Edwards takes the helm at Middlesbrough, replacing Michael Carrick. With Carrick’s departure after failing to reach the Championship play-offs, Middlesbrough’s management has pinned its hopes on edwards. The new manager arrives with a strong track record, notably guiding Luton Town to Premier League promotion, poised to guide Middlesbrough’s promotion push. Appointed after a thorough search, executives at Middlesbrough cited Edwards’ impressive history. Edwards’ experience includes time with Forest Green Rovers, watford, and the England Under-16s squad. The club is now focused on what’s next. News Directory 3 delivers the latest news. Will his leadership bring Middlesbrough the success they seek? Discover what’s next.
Edwards Hired to manage Middlesbrough Football Club
Updated June 24, 2025
Middlesbrough has tapped Rob Edwards as its new manager, following the dismissal of michael carrick earlier in June. carrick’s sacking came after consecutive seasons without a Championship play-off appearance, despite a prior play-off qualification where they lost to Coventry City.
Edwards, 42, brings a track record of success, having guided Luton Town to Premier League promotion, even though they experienced subsequent relegations. He resigned from Luton in January.
After considering candidates such as Steve Cooper and Danny Rohl, Middlesbrough’s Head of Football, Kieran Scott, cited Edwards’ extraordinary managerial history as a key factor in his appointment. Scott noted Edwards’ achievements at Forest Green Rovers and Luton Town.
“Rob is someone who I’ve been aware of for a long time,” Scott said. “We felt that Rob was the stand-out and were very impressed upon meeting him.”
Edwards acknowledged the importance of the role. “It’s something that’s not lost on me, how big this is,” he said. Adi Viveash and Harry Watling will join Edwards as assistant coaches.
Edwards’ managerial career includes a stint as interim manager at Wolves,followed by a season at Telford and a role as England Under-16s manager. He led Forest Green Rovers to a League Two title in 2022 before a brief period with Watford. Luton Town hired him shortly after Watford let him go.
What’s next
Edwards is tasked with leading Middlesbrough in a promotion play-off push in the upcoming season.