New timeframe hint on when Steve Gibson will appoint new Middlesbrough manager revealed | OneFootball

Middlesbrough's search for a new manager will continue over the international break.

It has been a whirlwind week for Middlesbrough.

The Teesiders have started the season excellently, and they currently sit in second place after picking up 29 points from their opening 15 Championship matches.

However, in a dramatic turn of events going into the international break, manager Rob Edwards expressed his desire to speak to Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers following the sacking of Vitor Pereira.

The Black Country club has since announced the appointment of Edwards, who made over 100 appearances in Old Gold during his playing days, before starting his coaching career at Molineux.

Boro picked up three points thanks to a 2-1 win against Birmingham City last time out, giving Steve Gibson the chance to assess his options over the international break. Fresh reports now suggest that the club are eager not to rush when it comes to the all-important managerial decision.

Middlesbrough won't rush managerial decision - timeframe hint given

The Northern Echo reports that Middlesbrough's search for a new head coach is underway, but the club are keen not to rush an appointment - instead opting to take as much time as needed to find an adequate replacement for Edwards.

It is suggested in the reports that there is no clear frontrunner for the job, with talks starting between Boro and several candidates.

Adi Viveash, who oversaw Boro's win against Birmingham, will continue to take charge on an interim basis while the search continues, and he is likely to remain in charge for Middlesbrough's clash with Oxford following the conclusion of the international period, further highlighting that the club themselves are in no rush.

Multiple names have been linked with the vacant position in recent days, including Gary O'Neil and Steven Gerrard, while a return for Michael Carrick is not on the cards.

Boro's win last weekend left them sitting pretty in second place, two points ahead of Stoke City, who occupy third. This itself gave the club some crucial breathing room as they look to get the appointment right and begin moving on from what has been a whirlwind saga involving Edwards.

Middlesbrough can move on from the Edwards drama - It leaves Boro with a point to prove

The saga revolving around Edwards, Middlesbrough and Wolves this week has attracted attention from across the English footballing landscape. Whether for or against Edwards' choice to return to Molineux, the attention has been far from ideal.

What this does, though, is leave Middlesbrough's players and supporters with a massive point to prove.

The argument put forward by many in the Boro community this past week is the fact that Edwards was given a massive opportunity at a time when his stock was extremely low as a result of Luton Town's downturn over the last 18 months.

And after a fantastic start to the campaign, the 42-year-old has already decided to move on, though there is context given his history with Wolves, saying on Instagram that he "wouldn't have considered leaving for any other club" aside from the Old Gold.

Promotion can still be considered to be the aim, and those associated with the club will be determined to make this happen - potentially swapping divisions with Wolves come May.

Whoever comes in through the door at the Riverside will have a group of players at their disposal who will likely feel aggrieved by the actions of their previous head coach, which could be vital fuel to add to the fire of Boro's promotion push.