Next Middlesbrough manager: Ex-Liverpool, Rangers, Leeds United and Celtic men among favourites amid board anger

Championship side Middlesbrough are on the hunt for a new manager with Rob Edwards set to join Liverpool and Everton’s Premier League rivals Wolves.

Amid interest from Wolves, Middlesbrough stood Edwards down from training, press conference duties and their league match with Birmingham City.

A club statement giving an update on the situation read: “Middlesbrough Football Club have, subject to the completion of an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, given head coach Rob Edwards permission to speak to Wolves.

“We initially rejected an approach from Wolves on the basis that Rob signed a three-year contract with MFC less than six months ago.

“Following discussions with Rob we were disappointed to learn that he wanted to speak with Wolves regarding their head coach vacancy. We have now agreed terms with Wolves, subject to completion of the relevant paperwork.

“First team coaches Adi Viveash and Harry Watling, and Academy manager Craig Liddle, will take charge of team affairs for Saturday’s game against Birmingham City at the Riverside.”

With the club looking for a new manager, a handful of managers who have previously played or managed Liverpool have are among the early favourites. Let’s take a look...