KIM Hellberg has outlined the continued importance of Adi Viveash at Middlesbrough - and told of his delight that the experienced coach is part of his backroom staff at the Riverside.

Hellberg arrived at Boro with his trusted deputy David Selini but was keen for Viveash to stay on, with the new head coach well aware of the 56-year-old's qualities and standing in the game.

After three games as interim boss, Viveash will take a step back today and will return to his previous role as first team coach.

But the former Coventry No.2 still has a crucial role to play.

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"He will be very important," said Hellberg.

"I think he has done brilliantly [while in interim charge]. He's a very good person; a leader. I can learn a lot from him.

"And I'm going to try to get as much

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