Chelsea legend is surprise contender for Middlesbrough job

By Alasdair Mackenzie
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Former Chelsea captain John Terry has held talks about becoming the new Middlesbrough manager, according to reports.

John Terry Middlesbrough

The 38-year-old took his first steps in coaching this season as Dean Smith’s assistant, following the ex-Brentford chief's appointment as Aston Villa manager.

Together they have led the Birmingham club to the Championship play-off final, where they will face Derby County at Wembley on Monday.

 

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Alasdair Mackenzie

Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.