Kim Hellberg looks set to become Middlesbrough's next head coach.

The Hammarby boss emerged as the stand-out frontrunner on Monday, and everything is now on track for him to get the job.

We react to the news in our latest episode, discuss what we know about Hellberg and why he was Boro's pick. And we explain how the next week or so is likely to play out.

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STATE OF PLAY HERE

WHY BORO CHOSE HELLBERG HERE.

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We went live on Thursday morning to answer your questions on Middlesbrough's search for a new head coach.

We react to Rob Edwards' statement after his move to Wolves and assess various potential candidates to take charge at the Riverside.

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Rob Edwards is set to be confirmed as the next Wolves head coach. We discuss how things developed behind the scenes at Rockliffe last week, Boro's fury at the situation and the deep disappointment in the stands.

And we have an early look ahead at what and who comes next as Boro start their head coach search.

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