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3 days ago
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'Happy to get behind him - if we show improvement'
[PA Media] Rob Edwards has been named Middlesbrough's new head coach but will he be able to repeat the promotion success he found with former club Luton Town? Some of you are unconvinced. Here's what you had to say about the appointment: Advertisement Guy: He's joining a club and fanbase that is crying out for a change - tactics, culture and personnel. I'll be happy to see us go to three at the back and hopefully never see a goalkeeper pass it three yards sideways or see a centre-half thinking he's Messi and dribbling across his own box again. Also the appointment of a clued-in, experienced Championship number two in Adrian Viveash is critical too. Neil: This was an opportunity to really inject some enthusiasm into the fanbase but I can't help feel a tad underwhelmed. Feels very much like Carrick version two. Another coach who plays out from the back and seemingly has no plan B when things go wrong. Can see this being another Gary Monk-like situation. David: A solid appointment but interested to see who the backroom staff will be. We need strength in depth in the coaching team. Some bite in the middle of the park wouldn't go amiss too. We were too polite under Carrick and lacked a real leader on the pitch. Hopefully there'll be an element of that brought in with Edwards. Happy to get behind him if we show improvement! Tony: Can't see this being a great success but hopefully I will be proven wrong. Middlesbrough are a team in decline and getting a high profile manager would be impossible until we see an improvement in results. Expecting a difficult season. Advertisement Asme: Remains to be seen but I think the recruitment model is all wrong at the Boro, hence why he's the 'head coach', not manager. He may have a wishlist of players but 'others' have final say. May have something to do with why other managers with proven track records failed before. Martin: Was never sure about Edwards since his name first got mentioned. Getting Luton promoted obviously makes him stand out but that was where it ended. Luton came down again and struggled thereafter. Luton were an exception to the rule when they went up and momentum was a big driver for them that season. Boro don't have that. The team is low on confidence. I would have preferred Steve Cooper but we have what we have and, as fans, we need to support Rob and the team or else we have no hope. Christopher: I really liked Rob Edwards' first interview as Boro boss and I'm hoping he gets us playing exciting football and stop conceding sloppy goals. Our home form over the last three seasons has been awful to watch so it needs sorting out quickly. New keeper, defence needs improving and we need a top-class striker to play along side Tommy Conway. Best of luck to Rob Edwards and all the staff and players. UTB!
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
'Happy to get behind him - if we show improvement'
Rob Edwards has been named Middlesbrough's new head coach but will he be able to repeat the promotion success he found with former club Luton Town? Some of you are what you had to say about the appointment:Guy: He's joining a club and fanbase that is crying out for a change - tactics, culture and personnel. I'll be happy to see us go to three at the back and hopefully never see a goalkeeper pass it three yards sideways or see a centre-half thinking he's Messi and dribbling across his own box again. Also the appointment of a clued-in, experienced Championship number two in Adrian Viveash is critical This was an opportunity to really inject some enthusiasm into the fanbase but I can't help feel a tad underwhelmed. Feels very much like Carrick version two. Another coach who plays out from the back and seemingly has no plan B when things go wrong. Can see this being another Gary Monk-like A solid appointment but interested to see who the backroom staff will be. We need strength in depth in the coaching team. Some bite in the middle of the park wouldn't go amiss too. We were too polite under Carrick and lacked a real leader on the pitch. Hopefully there'll be an element of that brought in with Edwards. Happy to get behind him if we show improvement!Tony: Can't see this being a great success but hopefully I will be proven wrong. Middlesbrough are a team in decline and getting a high profile manager would be impossible until we see an improvement in results. Expecting a difficult season. Asme: Remains to be seen but I think the recruitment model is all wrong at the Boro, hence why he's the 'head coach', not manager. He may have a wishlist of players but 'others' have final say. May have something to do with why other managers with proven track records failed Was never sure about Edwards since his name first got mentioned. Getting Luton promoted obviously makes him stand out but that was where it ended. Luton came down again and struggled thereafter. Luton were an exception to the rule when they went up and momentum was a big driver for them that season. Boro don't have that. The team is low on confidence. I would have preferred Steve Cooper but we have what we have and, as fans, we need to support Rob and the team or else we have no I really liked Rob Edwards' first interview as Boro boss and I'm hoping he gets us playing exciting football and stop conceding sloppy goals. Our home form over the last three seasons has been awful to watch so it needs sorting out quickly. New keeper, defence needs improving and we need a top-class striker to play along side Tommy Conway. Best of luck to Rob Edwards and all the staff and players. UTB!
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
A clean slate for Boro and their new head coach
"It's a chance for a fresh start, isn't it?"A clean slate for the club and for Rob Edwards, an opportunity to get his career back on track after the way it ended with Luton."It's been knocking around the rumour mill for a while but now it is confirmed - Rob Edwards is Middlesbrough's new head Drury and Neil Maddison join BBC Radio Tees' Rob Law as they discuss what Edwards can bring to Boro as well as hear from the fans on their thoughts towards the new man in Edwards' last two seasons with Luton Town may be a concern for some, others believe his experience as a promotion-winning manager will be an asset for a team seeking a return to the Premier League."With Rob, he's been there, he's done it," Maddison said."He's had his ups and downs, don't get me wrong, but I think he would have learnt a lot from it."I'm certain that he'll want to put things right, he'll want to get back to winning ways and get this club back where things should be."The show includes Edwards' first interview as Boro head can listen to the full reaction and more on BBC Sounds.
Man of Many
4 days ago
- Man of Many
Roborock's Saros Z70: A Robotic Vacuum so Advanced it's Straight Out of Science Fiction
By Rob Edwards - Sponsored Published: 25 June 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. If you thought vacuum technology had evolved just about as far as it could possibly go, well, Roborock would like to have a word with you. Earlier this year, the ambitious brand's CES showing featured the Saros Z70, a new model that has completely reset our expectations when it comes to premium robotic vacuum cleaners. Now, Roborock's latest has landed down under, and Aussie adopters expecting to take home a high-level robotic vacuum will soon discover the Saros Z70 is so much more than that. Saros Z70 | Image: Roborock A One-Armed Home Helper To describe the Saros Z70 as 'cutting edge' feels like an understatement. This thing is more reminiscent of a droid out of a science fiction movie than it is a vacuum cleaner. There are a number of features that set it apart, but the most obvious is the Omnigrip, a foldable five-axis mechanical arm, and the first to be mass-produced for the vacuum industry. The Omnigrip is a remarkable thing indeed. It empowers the Saros Z70 to lift obstructions weighing under 300 grams—currently programmed for socks, slippers/sandals, tissues, and towels, with more to follow in future software updates—but more than that, your new robotic assistant's programming means it can actually recognise these items and relocate them to their designated spots. Did you leave some socks in the living room? The Saros Z70 will move them toward your closet. Did you kick off your sandals in a hurry? The Saros Z70 will take them towards the welcome rug by your front door. This feature also means the Saros Z70 can do a more thorough cleaning job. Taking an approach that breaks up the task into sessions, the robotic vacuum will detect and mark objects it can lift during its first cleaning session, thanks to its dual cameras — one on the mechanical arm and the other on the front of the chassis. Then, during its second session, it moves the objects out of the way, opening access to previously blocked areas and enabling it to get the job done right. Saros Z70 | Image: Roborock Gentle, Smart, and Sleek While the Saros Z70 comes with 108 objects already pre-programmed so it can recognise and avoid them—thanks to its advanced Starsight Autonomous System 2.0, which also offers improved accuracy in recognising unfolded cables, irregular walls, and furniture—you can help to make it even smarter still. Taking advantage of this customisable on-board AI-driven technology, you'll be able to define and label further objects in the accompanying app, taking your vacuum's intelligence to the next level. Said app also means you can take manual control of the mechanical arm and chassis, providing interactivity (and the potential for a little fun and mischief) for you, your friends, and family. Plus, this manual mode enables you to guide the Saros Z70 to pick up pretty much anything under 300 grams. For those who might question the wisdom of trusting their household objects to the Saros Z70's mechanical grasp, you can take comfort knowing it boasts a gentle-grip design, enabling it to securely hold objects without causing any damage. It's the perfect balance of strength and care. Naturally, the Saros Z70 also provides further peace of mind, thanks to its emergency button and child lock. Saros Z70 | Image: Roborock Before we go on too long, we should make it clear that none of this extraordinary innovation comes at the expense of the Saros Z70's capacity for cleaning or its svelte design. The robotic vacuum boasts an astonishing 22000 Hyperforce suction power, along with an Ultra design measuring just 7.98 cm high, meaning it can easily access more of your home. It also packs a Dual Anti-Tangle System across both its main and side brushes, enabling it to handle long hair without getting itself tied in knots. What could be more perfect for pet-friendly households? Finally, the Saros Z70 also comes with the advanced Multifunctional Dock 4.0. This provides auto-detachable mops that it adds to or removes from the vacuum, depending on the job, as well as a 2.5-hour fast charge functionality, 80° hot water mop washing and dock self-cleaning, auto dust emptying, and a host of other handy features. It's the perfect home base for your incredible new vacuum. With the Saros Z70, Roborock has again shown that it would be foolish to underestimate the brand's tireless drive and overwhelming capacity for innovation. More than a robotic vacuum, the Saros Z70 is the cleaning companion you've always wanted.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Gibson factor helped draw Edwards to Boro job
Rob Edwards has a new backroom team to work with at Middlesbrough [Rex Features] 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. Advertisement 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. "Steve as well, as an owner, is a huge factor in it. Historically, he has given people time and support and I think that's very important." Boro are about to enter their ninth successive season in the Championship and they are keen to end that sequence. Edwards is their eighth full-time boss in that period. Advertisement "There are a lot of factors that have made me very excited about it," said the 42-year-old former Wales international. "Once there was a change made a few weeks ago, it was something that I thought would be really interesting for me." Adi Viveash (right) enjoyed two promotions as number two to Mark Robins at Coventry [Getty Images] 'Geniuses on the grass' Edwards moves to the Riverside with a different backroom staff to the one he had at Luton. He worked alongside Paul Trollope and Richie Kyle at Kenilworth Road, but Kyle is now at Bolton Wanderers and Trollope has been linked with joining up with Will Still at Southampton. Edwards' new-look team includes Adrian Viveash, who was number two to Mark Robins for seven years at Coventry City, and the younger Harry Watling, who had a spell in charge of Ebbsfleet United in the National League last season. Advertisement "They've got great personalities and coaching experience at this level and different levels," said the new Boro head coach. "They're really knowledgeable. I think they're geniuses on the grass, so I'm really looking forward to working with people of that quality. "I've worked with brilliant people before but it's given me the opportunity to look at what I need around me going into this one. They complement each other and me really well."
