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middlesbrough Kim Helberg has been appointed as their new head coach and replaces Rob Edwards following his decision to step down. wolves,
The 37-year-old arrives on Teesside from Swedish side Hammarby and takes the reins on a permanent basis from ex-Boro boss Edwards, who joined the Premier LeagueIts lowest level was earlier this month.
Helberg is set to formally take over at the end of the week, with interim manager Adi Vivek taking charge Tuesday championship conflict at home coventry,
“I am delighted to have been appointed as Boro head coach and I am very proud to be here. There are a lot of things that make Boro the right choice for me,” Hellberg told the Middlesbrough website.
“I want us to play fast and aggressive football and if we don’t have the ball, try to win as quickly as possible. I want us to score goals quickly and create a lot of chances.”
“I am very impressed with the players and how they have worked so far this season and I look forward to working with them.”
Middlesbrough failed to win their first game since Edwards’ departure at the weekend, being held to a 1–1 draw by Oxford United.
while fell seven points behind Frank LampardFree-scoring Coventry in first place, with Hellberg team in top two, three points ahead Stoke City In the playoffs.
Additional reporting from PA