Strachan unveiled at Boro

Mon Oct 26 2009 17:58:40

Middlesbrough have confirmed the appointment of Gordon Strachan as their new manager.

The former Celtic boss, 52, succeeded Gareth Southgate, who was sacked last week despite Boro being just one point off the top of the Coca-Cola Championship.

He was unveiled as manager at a press conference at the Riverside.

Describing his new position as a special job, he cited the board's commitment to stick with the managers they appoint as a telling factor in his decision to go to the Riverside.

Strachan said: "I know you get time here, and the stability of the club means you have the chance to develop things the way you would like to see them develop.

"Celtic was fantastic, and I hope it can be as enjoyable here."

The former Aberdeen, Manchester United and Leeds midfielder took charge at Celtic in May 2005 and after a nightmare start, when the team lost a Champions League qualifier 5-0 to Slovakian minnows Artmedia Bratislava, he led the team to three successive Scottish Premier League titles.

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