Kieran Scott Reflects on Rob Edwards' Departure and Kim Hellberg's Impact at Middlesbrough

Kieran Scott, the head of football at Middlesbrough, expressed feelings of disappointment regarding Rob Edwards' departure to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Edwards left after a strong start to the season, prompting the club to quickly appoint Kim Hellberg, who was relatively unknown at the time.

Scott noted that the approach from Wolves came unexpectedly early in the season, which complicated matters for Middlesbrough. Despite the abrupt exit of Edwards, who acknowledged his departure might have let the club down, Scott believes that the team has seen improvements under Hellberg's management.

Since Hellberg's arrival, Middlesbrough has become one of the favorites for promotion to the Premier League, scoring 52 goals in 30 matches. Scott praised Hellberg for enhancing the team's attacking style and providing players with more freedom, which has contributed to their success. However, he also acknowledged the challenges faced during Hellberg's tenure, including a difficult stretch without wins.