Just when it looked like everything was turning against Middlesbrough, the first team stepped up to deliver the perfect antidote to the anxiety brought on by Rob Edwards' departure.

Last weekend's win 2-1 win over Birmingham City was about more than just three Championship points, although the fact it took them back to second place in the table should not be underestimated.

The victory bought Steve Gibson and the Boro hierarchy time, and that will be crucial when it comes to finding the right man to pick up the reins from Edwards.

Boro are in a difficult situation through no fault of their own. Edwards' decision to quit the Riverside for Wolves was a bolt out of the blue, and a particularly painful blow given how well they had started under the former Luton Town boss.

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