EFL pundit quizzed on Middlesbrough boss Jonathan Woodgate after Cardiff City defeat
Powell managed over 100 games in the second tier for the aforementioned clubs but is now without a club after leaving Southend in March.
The former defender appeared as a pundit on the EFL’s highlights show on Quest over the weekend and was asked about Boro following their 1-0 defeat at Cardiff – the Teessiders’ third league defeat of the season.
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Hide AdWhen discussing Woodgate, host Colin Murray said: “The spotlight is on him.”
Powell replied: “Middlesbrough have decided to go a different way, they have brought in experienced managers in the past.
“Now they have brought in a rookie manager, a hero to the area so hopefully he will be given the time to express himself and get used to management in the Championship.”