Chelsea legend John Terry ‘holds talks with Middlesbrough over manager job’
The Aston Villa assistant reportedly discussed the potential of becoming number one at the Riverside
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JOHN TERRY has reportedly held talks with Middlesbrough about becoming their new manager.
The ex-Chelsea and England captain is said to have spoken to Boro's chairman Steve Gibson this week.
Tony Pulis left the Teesiders on May 17 after a dismal end to the Championship season saw them miss out on promotion by just one point.
But Riverside chief Gibson has many talented candidates to choose from, according to the .
Local lad and ex-Boro hero Jonathan Woodgate was favourite with the bookies but has been usurped by former Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic in the last few days.
Argentine legend Gabriel Batistuta was also reportedly interested in the role but he is not believed to be a viable candidate.
Despite the wealth of talent on offer to Gibson, he is said to be pondering his decision carefully as he looks to fire the club back to the Premier League next season.
That mindset may suit Terry who will first be focused on helping Dean Smith's Aston Villa side overcome Derby - led by his old mates Frank Lampard and John Terry - in the Championship play-off final on Monday.
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However upon Pulis' departure, Gibson praised the Welshman for his for his work with the club and put particular emphasis on his ability to work within financial constraints.
This may work in the favour of outside chance Paul Heckingbottom who is in charge at Hibs and would be used to working with smaller budgets.
Heckingbottom has previously managed Leeds and Barnsley and would likely jump at the chance to return to England.