Adi Viveash quizzed about Middlesbrough job after win over Birmingham City amid Rob Edwards saga
Adi Viveash led Middlesbrough to a 2-1 victory over Birmingham City - but remained coy when asked about the possibility of replacing Rob Edwards as head coach.
On the day of the game, Middlesbrough confirmed they had reluctantly granted Edwards permission to speak to Wolverhampton Wanderers about their managerial vacancy.
He was stood down ahead of Middlesbrough’s meeting with Birmingham, which was overseen by his assistant Viveash.
The hosts cut through the noise to produce a strong display at the Riverside, defeating Birmingham 2-1 with goals from Dael Fry and Hayden Hackney.
Viveash on job interest
When asked about his interest in taking the reins permanently, Viveash said: “The only thing I am interested in is finishing this interview and having a glass of red wine. Today is about the players and supporters. Tomorrow is another day and life moves on.
“That is a subject for the club and the powers that be. I am grateful to be given an opportunity and thankfully we have given them a good day at the end of a difficult week.”
He also waxed lyrical about the way in which the players and fans pulled together in the face of such disruption.
Viveash hails players and fans
He said: “Today is all about the players and supporters, they dovetailed amazingly well, joined together to show the best of an amazing club. It was special to witness it, never mind work in it.
“Footballers are resilient, their job is to produce for the club they play for. We showed a lot of grit, desire, and I would say that has been apparent in most games this season. If you work hard, luck falls on you.
“It’s been an interesting time. I have been around the game a lot, this is not the first time this has happened. It is about trying to control the controllables.
“All the players can control is trying to produce the best version of themselves and try to get these amazing fans involved. The noise before was a tidal wave and we started so well because of that.
“We have come out with a massive win for the football club and the supporters. It is a fantastic club.”