British media: Edwards is about to leave office, Gerrard is one of the candidates for Middlesbrough's new coach

6686 Sports News on November 11 According to the British "Sun" report, with the imminent departure of Middlesbrough coach Edwards, Gerrard, Gary O'Neill and Valencia coach Carlos Corban are all on the short list of candidates for Middlesbrough's new coach.

O'Neill played for Middlesbrough as a player for four years, while Corban has experience coaching West Brom and has played in the English Championship. Gerrard, who has never coached an English second-tier team before, joined Aston Villa from Rangers four years ago. The 45-year-old coach, who most recently coached Saudi Arabian side Dammam United, resigned in January after 18 months.

Gerrard was widely tipped to take charge of Rangers for a second time after Russell Martin was sacked last month. But the former England captain felt the time was not yet ripe and ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohr eventually took over at Rangers. Middlesbrough defeated Birmingham 2-1 last week and has been represented by assistant coach Vivian Ash. Middlesbrough fans produced banners criticizing Edwards and chanted slogans against him.