According to Ally McCoist, Steven Gerrard to Middlesbrough may be ideal for both sides.
Rob Edwards decided to quit after only four months in charge, therefore Boro is starting the process of finding a new head coach. With no wins in their first 11 games, he is joining Wolves on what appears to be a challenging quest to lead them to Premier League safety.
But he leaves Boro sitting second in the Championship and with a real possibility to gain promotion back to the top flight this season. Gerrard is one of the names who stands out on the bookmakers’ lists as Boro creates a surprise managerial shortlist.
Gerrard, who was swiftly ruled out in the summer, has more promise this time around after recently acknowledging that he was almost ready to take on management again following his stint in Saudi Arabia. Having witnessed Gerrard restore his beloved Rangers to success, McCoist thinks the move would benefit both sides.
“I think his next job… and he’ll get one, I think it’s absolutely vital that it’s the right one for him,” McCoist told talkSport. The answer to your inquiry is that I am not sure which employment in Southampton or Norwich is preferable right now. They are both falling freely. You are taking Middlesbrough all day long, if I may ask which of the three you are currently taking.
On if he feels Boro would consider Gerrard, he added: “I think they might, you know? I guess they might. Because the one thing you will receive is a man who is truly knowledgeable and extremely hungry. It might be the final opportunity saloon, but I’m not saying it’s the last chance saloon.
He must therefore do it correctly. Everyone in management is a total gamble. However, Steve Gibson, a highly educated man, will consider that. He would say, “You know… Maybe, maybe,” while glancing at Steven.
One Gareth Southgate, whose sole club management position was at Boro, is also listed among the names of the bookmakers. Sacked in 2009, he on to enjoy an extremely successful career with England and is yet to return to management after quitting his role in 2024.
Although Southgate and Gibson still have a close relationship—the former England manager strongly recommended Michael Carrick three years ago—and Southgate still has a strong bond with Boro, as evidenced by his appearances during the Carling Cup victory anniversary last year, McCoist is skeptical that he will return at this time.
“I don’t know,” he murmured. To be honest, I’m not sure if it’s good for Gareth. My opinion is that he is by far the best chairman in the company. He loves that club so much. And he did a fantastic job. Amazing. I simply believe that Gareth will return to the top flight if and when he does. The question of whether you should return is constantly present. It isn’t always effective.
Regarding Edwards’ decision to leave Boro after just four months in the position, the Scotland great acknowledges that he can relate to the ire of Teesside fans and, like most, is unsure of the significant influence he will be able to have at Molineux.
He stated, “There are many reasons why he would be tempted, but there are also reasons why he wouldn’t accept it.” “The most evident is that those two clubs have a higher than usual possibility of passing one another.
The reasons he would tempt anyone, of course. A move closer to home, to be with family, and at a club where there’s already a relationship there. It seems to reason that the monetary gain will also be higher. Considering everything, it would naturally entice someone.
However, you must balance everything. Is it a wise professional decision? In the long term, will it help you? I can sympathize with Boro supporters. Such quotations will come back to haunt you.
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