Coaching a Championship team? Commentator: Gerrard has to choose the right team, I would probably choose Middlesbrough

 1:10am, 12 November 2025

talkSPORT commentator Ally McCoist talked about Gerrard's future on his show and believed that Middlesbrough might be his next stop.

Would Gerrard accept a job in the Championship (Norwich City, Southampton, Middlesbrough)?

"I think his next job...he's going to get one, and I think it's crucial for him to pick the right one."

How about Norwich and Southampton?

"To answer your question, I don't know which is the better job between Norwich City and Southampton at the moment.".

So which one of these three jobs would you choose?

"Well, if you asked me now which one of these three jobs would you choose, it would definitely be Middlesbrough."

Is Middlesbrough willing to let Gerrard become their next head coach?

"I think they might, you know? I think they might."

Why would Middlesbrough consider him?

"Because one thing you'll get is you'll get someone who truly desires, who truly understands..."

Is this his "last chance"?

"I'm not saying this is 'last chance,' but this might be 'last chance bar,' because he has to pick the right one."

Is this a gamble for Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson?

"Any managerial appointment is a gamble, a complete gamble, but Steve Gibson, he's a very smart man, he'll weigh that up."

How will he weigh it?

"He would look at Gerrard and say, you know... maybe, maybe."