Gareth Southgate took over as Middlesbrough manager in the summer of 2006 after previous boss Steve McLaren left to take over as England Head Coach. Southgate was the captain of Middlesbrough before taking over the reins in what at the time was considered somewhat of a surprise considering it was his first coaching position. He was a well respected player for all of his clubs and had the honour of representing England 57 times but is perhaps most famous for that penalty miss at Euro 96 against the Germans.

Southgate played for several top clubs including Crystal Palace, Aston Villa before arriving on Tee-side to play for Middlesbrough late in his career.

Achievements

Southgate had a tough act to follow when he took over as Middlesbrough had reached their first ever European Final when they lost the UEFA Cup Final to Seville in May 2006. In his first season in charge Southgate produced some good results and led his team to a solid 12^th place finish as well as an FA Cup Quarter final in what was considered a good season for the Tee-siders. That was a sign of things to come as in his second season Middlesbrough were again solid and finished 13^th in the Premier League.

Things were tougher for Southgate in 2009 with the the club in a relegation dog fight in the end they were unablle to win and Boro were relegated to the Championship. Southgate was controversially sacked in October 2008 despite Middlesbrough being 4th in the league. He has not returned to management since.

Job Prospects

In January 2011 Southgate was appointed as the FA’s head of elite development. Southgate looks to be enjoying his new role but is certain to return to management sometime in the future.

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