
Middlesbrough have announced the appointment of 39-year old former defender Jonathan Woodgate as the club's new manager in place of Tony Pulis who left the club at the expiry of his contract.
A club statement read:
"Middlesbrough Football Club are delighted to confirm that Jonathan Woodgate will head up a new-look senior coaching team.
Woodgate has been appointed as the club’s new head coach and has agreed a three-year contract.
Our former captain will be joined by his ex-Leeds and Tottenham team-mate, and current Republic of Ireland assistant manager Robbie Keane, Leo Percovich, who was previously on the coaching staff at the club from 2013-2017, and one-time Boro man Danny Coyne, as goalkeeping coach.
There was huge interest in the coaching positions following the departure of Tony Pulis and in a robust process the club spoke with a number of potential candidates both in the UK and abroad.
It was during this procedure that it became clear that Jonathan was the outstanding candidate to head up the new structure, and his staff bring a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Jonathan’s vision is very much aligned to our own for the club as we look to develop a new identity."