Middlesbrough have revealed where they stand on Michael Carrick’s future amid links to a former Leicester City boss.
Carrick’s position is allegedly under threat at the Championship club after a run of five defeats in six that has seen them fall to 11th in the table.
Former Leicester manager Steve Cooper has been linked with the Boro job alongside ex-Luton Town boss Rob Edwards.
Cooper is also wanted by Blackburn Rovers fans as he prepares to make a return to management just over three months after his King Power Stadium dismissal.
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Michael Carrick to remain as Middlesbrough manager
Although the pressure is firmly on the former Manchester United man to turn results around, Teesside Live have reported that Carrick will be given time to turn things around at the Riverside Stadium.
Even though they find themselves in an alarming run of form, Middlesbrough are still four points off the play-off spots and have a game in hand on their rivals around them.
Boro owner Steve Gibson is also said to be a huge fan of Carrick – who he gave a three-year contract to at the start of the season – and feels he has what it takes to pull the Reds out of their slump and finish in the top six.
Among the club’s ranks is former Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho after he signed from Sevilla on deadline day.
Sadly, it hasn’t gone well so far, with Iheanacho slammed by Boro fans on his home debut.
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Steve Cooper prepared to wait for management return
Cooper has been linked with a host of Championship jobs following his sacking in November, but despite the rumours, hasn’t come remotely close to landing a new job.
Just weeks after being given his marching orders the likes of Coventry City and Stoke City were among the names mentioned.
But, despite the links, Cooper is reportedly happy to wait for a new job and pick the right choice – especially after his Leicester appointment came less than six months after being sacked by Nottingham Forest.