New Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards says the chance to work for chairman Steve Gibson was a big attraction in him taking the job.
Edwards is back in work five months after leaving Luton Town and his remit is to improve Boro's fortunes.
Predecessor Michael Carrick was the longest-serving boss in the second tier prior to his departure earlier this month after nearly three years in charge.
"From the outside from me looking in, I had huge respect and admiration for the training ground, the facilities, the stadium," Edwards told BBC Radio Tees.