Adi Viveash described it as a special day as Middlesbrough players and supporters came together to inspire a victory through adversity against Birmingham City.

Viveash led a caretaker team of Boro coaches for the game as Rob Edwards was stood down from his duties as head coach and given permission to speak with Wolves over their vacant managerial position. The uncertainty that created would not deter Boro, who moved back to second with a 2-1 victory at the Riverside.

Dael Fry and Hayden Hackney goals sealed the three points for Boro on a day where yet more controversial refereeing decisions went against Boro, while two in-game defensive injury issues caused tactical rethinks too.

Reflecting after, Viveash said: “I think today is all about the players and supporters. I think they do

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