Ex-Leeds United star emerges as surprise candidate to be next Middlesbrough manager

Boro are on the hunt for a new boss after Rob Edwards left for Wolves

Comments Sport James Smailes 12:17, 14 Nov 2025

View Image Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink, Steven Gerrard and Gary O'Neil

Among the many names being touted as a potential next Middlesbrough manager are familiar faces in Steven Gerrard, Brendan Rodgers and even a potential return for the not so long-ago sacked Boro boss Michael Carrick. One name has now been added to the list which has caused something of a stir, and this is former Leeds United striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. ‌

The 53-year-old is of course a former Middlesbrough player too, have spent two years at the Riverside Stadium following four hugely successful years a

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