Teessiders confirm Strach is back

26 October 2009 08:47
Southgate was surprisingly sacked following last Tuesday's 2-0 league victory over Derby County at The Riverside.[LNB]Although that win meant Boro were just one point off the top of the Championship table, chairman Steve Gibson opted to wield the axe.[LNB]Former Celtic, Southampton and Coventry boss Strachan was immediately installed as favourite, with Southgate revealing at the weekend the Scot was interviewed for the job weeks ago.[LNB]Boro have now confirmed the 52-year-old will take up the post, with a press conference planned at 2.30pm on Monday afternoon.[LNB]Strachan enjoyed a hugely successful career with Celtic, helping the Bhoys win three successive SPL titles between 2005 and 2008.[LNB]A statement on the club's official website read: "Gordon Strachan will be [LNB]unveiled as Boro's new manager at a press conference at the Riverside at 2.30pm this afternoon.''[LNB][LNB] Coca Cola Ch'ship Promotion 09/10 Win Outright: Middlesboro 2/1  

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