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| caption = Woodgate playing for [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] in 2014
| fullname full_name = Jonathan Simon Woodgate<ref name="PFA 673">{{citeCite book| editor-last = Hugman| editor-first = Barry J | title = The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005 | publisher=Queen Anne Press | year = 2005| page = 67 | isbn = 1-85291-665-6 |editor-last=Hugman |editor-first=Barry J |page=67}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|1|22|df=y}}<ref name="PFA 673" />
| birth_place = [[Nunthorpe]], [[Middlesbrough]], England
| height = {{heightconvert|m=1.83|m|order=flip}}<ref>{{citeCite web |title=Middlesbrough Profile |url=http://www.mfc.co.uk/page/squad/senior/biography/0,,1~5712,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522001732/http://www.mfc.co.uk/page/squad/senior/biography/0%2C%2C1~5712%2C00.html |archive-date=22 May 2014 |df=dmyaccess-alldate=22 May 2014 |website=mfc.co.uk |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C.}}</ref>
| position = [[Defender (association football)#Centre-back|Centre -back]]
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| manageryears1 = 2019–2020
| managerclubs1 = [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]]
| manageryears2 = 2021
| managerclubs2 = [[AFC Bournemouth]]
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'''Jonathan Simon Woodgate''' (born 22 January 1980) is an English [[Association football|football]] coachmanager and former player who playedis ascurrently athe First Team Coach at [[DefenderEFL (association football)|defenderChampionship]] club, who was most recently manager of [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]].
 
Woodgate startedbegan his career at Middlesbrough but moved to [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] at the age of sixteen. He was sold to [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] for £9&nbsp;million in 2003, where he impressed despite injury problems. His performances in Europe for Newcastle led to [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] signing him for £13.4&nbsp;million in 2004. Injuries blighted his time in Madrid, and throughout his career, and he failed to make a single appearance in the entire 2004–05 season. On his debut for Real Madrid, he scored an own goal and was sent off for two bookable offences.
 
He went on to play 14 times for them before joining his hometown club Middlesbrough on [[Loan (sports)|loan]], then permanently for a fee of £7 million. He joined [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] for £8 million in 2008.<ref name="spurs-woodgate-sign">{{citeCite news |date=28 January 2008 |title=Spurs win chase to sign Woodgate |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/7211311.stm|title=Spurs win chase to sign Woodgate|date=28 January 2008|access-date=28 January 2008|publisher=BBC Sport }}</ref> He scored the winning goal for Spurs in the [[2008 Football League Cup Finalfinal|League Cup final]] against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] and went on to play 44 times in the 2008–09 season. After more injury problems, he only made four appearances in the next two seasons and was released in 2011 and signed on a pay-as-you-play deal with [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]. He spent the [[2011–12 Stoke City F.C. season|2011–12]] season at Stoke and after his contract expired re-signed for Middlesbrough, remaining there until his retirement in 2016.
 
Following retirement, Woodgate took up a various coaching roles at Middlesbrough until June 2019 when he was appointed as manager of the club, following the departure of [[Tony Pulis]]. He remained in the role for just over a year before he was dismissed in June 2020.<ref>https://www He joined the coaching staff at [[AFC Bournemouth]] on 1 February 2021 before being appointed as caretaker manager two days later, following the sacking of [[Jason Tindall]].mfc.co.uk/news/ On 21 February, he was given the role until the end of the season, but left in June after failing to lead the club-statement</ref> back to the Premier League via the playoffs.
 
==Club career==
 
===Leeds United===
Woodgate began his career at [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] but moved to [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] at the age of sixteen after disagreements over his future between Middlesbrough and his family. He helped Leeds to win the [[FA Youth Cup]] in 1997, and in October the following year made his debut for the senior side.<ref>{{citeCite web |title=Jonathan Woodgate |url=http://www.sporting-heroes.net/football-heroes/displayhero_club.asp?HeroID=44598|title=Jonathan Woodgate|access-date=12 July 2011 |publisher=Sporting Heroes }}</ref> Woodgate was a consistent and impressive performer for Leeds during his time there, competing with the likes of [[Rio Ferdinand]], [[Lucas Radebe]] and [[Dominic Matteo]] for a starting place. He was regarded as one of the most complete all round players to come through the Leeds academy, and performed for Leeds in a time when they competed in the UEFA Cup, Champions League and regularly finished towards the top of the Premier League.
 
His number of appearances were heavily reduced due to picking up several injuries on different occasions. But as a result of Leeds' financial problems Woodgate was sold to Newcastle to raise some much needed funds. He was described as the club's 'jewel in the crown' and his sale caused anger for many Leeds United fans as [[Peter Ridsdale]] revealed the perilous financial situation at the club. The sale also led to the dismissal of [[Terry Venables]] who disagreed with Woodgate's departure.
 
===Newcastle United===
Woodgate signed for [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] in January 2003 for £9&nbsp;million with add ons.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=13 February 2003 |title=Robson hails 'perfect' Woodgate |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/2712545.stm|publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 February 2003|access-date=24 August 2011}}</ref> He impressed and quickly became a fan favourite. One of his finest games came in Newcastle's 2004 [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]] semi final clash with [[Olympique de Marseille]], completely nullifying the threat of their forward line and clinical forward [[Didier Drogba]]. Unfortunately for Newcastle, a serious injury saw him end his final season early, and he could not feature in the second leg, where Newcastle were defeated 2–0 and knocked out.
 
===Real Madrid===
Woodgate signed for [[Real Madrid C.F.CF|Real Madrid]] in August 2004 for a transfer fee of £13.4&nbsp;million.<ref name="Real Madrid sign Woodgate">{{citeCite news |date=20 titleAugust =2004 |title=Real Madrid sign Woodgate |work=BBC urlSport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/3578830.stm|publisher=BBC Sport | date = 20 August 2004| access-date =19 August 2007}}</ref> This was to the surprise of many in the football world,<ref name="Astonishment as £13.4m Woodgate Joins Real Madrid">{{citeCite news |last=McCurdy |first = Patrick |date=21 lastAugust =2004 McCurdy| title = Astonishment as £13.4m Woodgate Joins Real Madrid |work=The urlIndependent |location=London |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/astonishment-as-acircpound134m-woodgate-joins-real-madrid-557336.html |newspaperarchive-url=Thehttps://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220614/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/astonishment-as-acircpound134m-woodgate-joins-real-madrid-557336.html Independent| archive-date =14 21June August2022 2004|url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date =29 August 2008| location=London}}</ref> due to his frequent absences through injury at his previous clubs, and indeed he was injured at the time of the transfer.
 
Woodgate did not make any appearances for Real Madrid in his first season in Spain, eventually making his debut on 22 September 2005, in a league match against [[Athletic Bilbao]]. The game did not go well for him, as he scored an own goal and was later sent off for a second bookable offence.<ref name="Real nightmare for Woodgate debut">{{citeCite news |date=23 titleSeptember =2005 |title=Real nightmare for Woodgate debut |work=BBC urlSport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4273704.stm|publisher=BBC Sport | date = 23 September 2005| access-date =19 August 2007}}</ref> He scored his only goal for Real Madrid by heading the equaliser in the 4–1 [[2005-06 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]] defeat of [[Rosenborg BK]] on 19 October, his first appearance for the club in European competition.<ref>{{citeCite web news|last1last=Hall |first1first=Andy |date=19 October 2005 |title=Madrid fightback flattens Rosenborg |url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2005/matches/round=2201/match=1100292/postmatch/report/index.html |access-date=25 May 2015 |publisher=UEFA|date=19 October 2005}}</ref>
 
By February 2006, Woodgate had established himself as a first team player, with the other centre half position rotating among [[Sergio Ramos]], [[Iván Helguera]], [[Francisco PavonPavón]] and [[Álvaro Pérez Mejía (footballer)|Álvaro Mejía]]. One Spanish newspaper even described him as having "become Madrid's true leader".<ref name="Willing Woodgate emerges as a leader of Real quality">{{citeCite news |last=Lowe title|first=Sid |date=18 February 2006 |title=Willing Woodgate emerges as a leader of Real quality |work=The urlGuardian |location=London |url=http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1712450,00.html|newspaper=The Guardian| date = 18 February 2006| access-date =19 August 2007| location=London| first=Sid| last=Lowe}}</ref> However, further injury setbacks again stopped him playing. He was considered to have an outside chance of making the England squad for the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]], but due to surgery on his back was not named in the squad.
 
In July 2007, Woodgate was voted the worst signing of the 21st century by users of the website of Spain's leading sports daily, ''[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]]'', polling 37.11% of the votes cast.<ref name="Soccer-Roundup-Woodgate voted worst signing of the 21st century">{{citeCite news |date=26 titleJuly =2006 |title=Soccer-Roundup-Woodgate voted worst signing of the 21st century |work=Reuters |url = http://uk.reuters.com/article/UK_SOCCER/idUKL2625990220070726 |workarchive-url=Reuters https://web.archive.org/web/20071216032013/http://uk.reuters.com/article/UK_SOCCER/idUKL2625990220070726 |url-status=dead |archive-date =16 26December July2007 2006| access-date =19 August 2007}}</ref>
 
===Middlesbrough===
[[File:Jonathan woodgate.jpg|thumb|right|Woodgate playing for [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] in 2007.]]
On 30 August 2006, Woodgate signed a one-year [[Loan (sports)|loan]] move to hometown club Middlesbrough.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=30 August 2006 |title=Woodgate & £6m Huth sign for Boro |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/5299658.stm|title=Woodgate & £6m Huth sign for Boro |access-date=24 July 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 August 2006}}</ref> He made his debut against [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] at The [[Emirates Stadium]] on 9 September. He was later voted man of the match by [[100-102Heart CenturyNorth FMEast|local radio station, Century FM]]. In April 2007 Middlesbrough announced Woodgate would be their first summer signing for a fee of £7&nbsp;million.<ref name="Woody Unveiled As Ram's First Summer Signing">{{citeCite web | title = Woody Unveiled As Rams's First Summer Signing | url = http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,1~1016738,00.html| publisher = Middlesbrough F.C| accessurl-date status=dead 19 August 2007| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070912192644/http://www.mfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,1~1016738,00.html| |archive-date = 12 September 2007| url|access-statusdate=19 August 2007 |website=mfc.premiumtv.co.uk |publisher=Middlesbrough deadF.C}}</ref> He signed a four-year contract, keeping him at the club until June 2011.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=26 April 2007 |title=Boro confirm £7m Woodgate signing |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/6595395.stm|title=Boro confirm £7m Woodgate signing |access-date=24 July 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 April 2007}}</ref>
 
In October 2007 he was crowned North East Player of the Year by the [[Prince's Trust]], beating players from Newcastle and Sunderland.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=3 October 2007 |title=Woodgate claims North East award |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/7026021.stm |title=Woodgate claims North East award |date=3 October 2007 |access-date=3 October 2007 |publisher=BBC Sport }}</ref> During the 2007–08 pre-season Woodgate suffered an injury that allowed fellow hometown defender [[David Wheater]] to start in his place during pre-season. Wheater's form in pre-season earned him a place in the starting XI for the opening day [[Premier League]] fixture – Wheater's form then continued which triggered the transfer of Woodgate to [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]].
 
===Tottenham Hotspur===
[[File:Jonathan Woodgate Tottenham Hotspur.png|thumb|175px|left|Woodgate playing for [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] in 2009]]
After rejecting the chance to re-sign for [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle]], Woodgate moved to Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of £8&nbsp;million on 28 January 2008.<ref name="spurs-woodgate-sign" /> He made his Tottenham debut against [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] two days later and scored his first Tottenham goal on 24 February 2008 which was a header in the [[2008 Football League Cup Final|League Cup final]] against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] in [[extra-time]] to win Tottenham their first trophy since 1999.<ref>{{citeCite news |last=Stevenson |first=Jonathan |date=24 February 2008 |title=Tottenham 2–1 Chelsea |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7256729.stm|title=Tottenham 2–1 Chelsea|access-date=12 July 2011 |publisher=BBC Sport |date= 24 February 2008 |first=Jonathan |last=Stevenson}}</ref> His performance won him the [[Man of the match]] award.<ref>{{citeCite news |last=Cheese |first=Caroline |date=24 February 2008 |title=Carling cup final events |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/7258806.stm|title=Carling cup final events|date=24 February 2008|access-date=24 February 2008|publisher=BBC Sport | first=Caroline| last=Cheese}}</ref>
Woodgate scored his first Spurs league goal on 19 March 2008, coincidentally also against Chelsea, in a 4–4 draw at [[White Hart Lane]].<ref>[{{Cite news |date=20 March 2008 |title=Tottenham 4–4 Chelsea |language=en-GB |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7298146.stm Tottenham 4–4 Chelsea], BBC Sport. Retrieved 24|access-date=27 JulyMarch 20112021}}</ref> He first captained Tottenham in a 2–1 defeat at White Hart Lane to [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] on 15 September. Following [[Harry Redknapp]]'s appointment, Woodgate became the second vice-captain, behind [[Robbie Keane]].
 
On Spurs' disastrous start to the [[2008–09 in English football|2008–09]] season, Woodgate told the press that it was worse than when Leeds were relegated. Woodgate had been transferred to Newcastle United some 16 months before Leeds's eventual relegation at the end of [[2003–04 FA Premier League|2003–04]].<ref>{{citeCite news |date=23 October 2008 |title=Woodgate admits Spurs drop fears |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/7687861.stm|title=Woodgate admits Spurs drop fears|date=23 October 2008|access-date=26 October 2008|publisher=BBC Sport }}</ref> Woodgate played just three times in Spurs highly successful [[2009–10 in English football|2009–10]] campaign after succumbing to a long term groin injury. Harry Redknapp hinted at Woodgate's exit due to having to comply with new Premier League rules which limited squad sizes to 25 – ironically these rules were put in place in order to help the careers of English and Welsh footballers.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=27 July 2010 |title=Harry Redknapp hints at Jonathan Woodgate omission |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/8852012.stm|title=Harry Redknapp hints at Jonathan Woodgate omission|date=27 July 2010|publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=28 July 2010}}</ref> Woodgate travelled to Australia to have surgery.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=13 March 2010 |title=Oz Surgeons Operate On Woodgate |work=Australian FourFourTwo |url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/124320,oz-surgeons-operate-on-woodgate.aspx|title=Oz Surgeons Operate On Woodgate|access-date=12 July 2011 |publisherarchive-date=1 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001133128/http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/124320,oz-surgeons-operate-on-woodgate.aspx |dateurl-status=13dead March 2010}}</ref>
 
On 19 January 2011, Woodgate played his first game in 14 months in a friendly match with QPR. The defender completed 45 minutes in a 9–2 victory at Spurs Lodge.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=18 January 2011 |title=Woodgate plays in training match |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/9365592.stm |publisher=BBC Sport | title=Woodgate plays in training match | date=18 January 2011}}</ref> Following this, on 15 February, a [[UEFA Champions League|Champions League]] tie with [[A.C. Milan|AC Milan]], he came on in the 59th minute for the injured [[Vedran Ćorluka]]. He played out the rest of the game; however, was later diagnosed with a strain to his left adductor muscle. Spurs were unsuccessful in persuading Woodgate to agree a pay-as-you-play deal, and he was released on 16 June 2011.<ref>{{citeCite webnews |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13791674.stm16 June 2011 |title=Vieira and Woodgate among big names leaving clubs |publisher=BBC Sport |workurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk |date=16 June 2011/sport1/hi/football/13791674.stm |access-date=30 March 2013 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation}}</ref>
 
===Stoke City===
Woodgate signed a one-year contract on a pay-as-you-play deal with [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] on 11 July 2011, with a view of a further year on his contract, if he provesproved his fitness.<ref>{{citeCite web |title=Woodgate Completes Move To Potters |url=http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10310~2390392,00.html |title=Woodgate Completes Move To Potters |access-date=11 July 2011 |publisher=Stoke City F.C |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715011801/http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10310~2390392%2C00.html |archive-date=15 July 2011 |access-date=11 July 2011 |website=stokecityfc.com |publisher=Stoke City F.C}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14108872.stm11 July 2011 |title=Jonathan Woodgate joins Stoke City in pay-as-you-play deal |access-datework=11BBC July 2011Sport |publisher=BBCBritish Broadcasting Corporation Sport|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14108872.stm |access-date=11 July 2011}}</ref> Following his move to Stoke, Woodgate stated that he wantswanted to get his career back on track.<ref>{{citeCite web |title=Woodgate Eager To Take His Chance |url=http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10310~2390507,00.html|title=Woodgate Eager To Take His Chance|accessurl-datestatus=14dead July 2011|publisher=Stoke City F.C|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716154736/http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10310~2390507,00.html |archive-date=16 July 2011 |urlaccess-statusdate=dead14 July 2011 |website=stokecityfc.com |publisher=Stoke City F.C}}</ref> He also revealed that he turned down a number of other contract offers from different clubs.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=17 July 2011 |title=Woodgate on his injuries and future with Stoke |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14174796.stm |titleaccess-date=Woodgate18 onJuly his2011 injuries and future with Stoke|accessarchive-date=1824 July 2011 |publisherarchive-url=BBChttps://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20110724074113/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14174796.stm Sport|dateurl-status=17 Julydead 2011}}</ref> He made his debut in afor Stoke City shirt in a pre-season friendly against [[Aldershot Town F.C.|Aldershot Town]], playing for 62 minutes.<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14267429.stm24 July 2011 |title=Jonathan Woodgate plays as Stoke lose 1–0 at Aldershot |access-datework=24BBC July 2011Sport |publisher=BBCBritish Broadcasting Corporation Sport|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14267429.stm |access-date=24 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite web |title=Aldershot Town 1–0 Stoke City |url=http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/1805/7058517/Woody-makes-City-bow-in-defeat |title=Aldershot Town 1–0 Stoke City |accessurl-datestatus=24 July 2011 |publisher=TEAMtalk.comdead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328122459/http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/1805/7058517/Woody-makes-City-bow-in-defeat |archive-date=28 March 2012 |urlaccess-statusdate=dead24 July 2011 |website=TEAMtalk.com}}</ref> He made his full debut for Stoke in a 1–0 win over [[HNK Hajduk Split|Hajduk Split]] in the [[UEFA Europa League]], he playedplaying the full 90 minutes.<ref>{{citeCite web |title='The Right Move For Me' – Woodgate |url=http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10310~2410711,00.html|title='The Right Move For Me' – Woodgate|access-date=5 August 2011 |website=stokecityfc.com |publisher=Stoke City F.C }} {{dead link|date=June 2019}}</ref> He then completed his first full 90 in the [[Premier League]] for Stoke in a 0–0 draw with [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]].<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10310~57830,00.html14 August 2011 |title=Stoke City vs Chelsea |website =stokecityfc.com |publisher=Stoke City F.C |dateurl=14 August 2011http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/MatchReport/0,,10310~57830,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111219161108/http://www.stokecityfc.com/page/MatchReport/0%2C%2C10310~57830%2C00.html |archive-date=19 December 2011 }}</ref> Woodgate was left out of Stoke's Europa League squad by manager Tony Pulis who feared a recurrence of Woodgate's injuries if he spent too long travelling.<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14912355.stm14 September 2011 |title=Stoke City's Jonathan Woodgate 'disappointed' at Europa League snub |publisherwork=stokecityfc.comBBC Sport |datepublisher=14British SeptemberBroadcasting 2011Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14912355.stm}}</ref>
 
[[File:Jonathan Woodgate 04-08-12.png|thumb|150px|Woodgate playing for Middlesbrough in 2012]]
Despite a decent enough start to his Stoke career, heWoodgate went on to have poor performances against Sunderland, Newcastle, and Bolton. and heHe was dropped by Pulis and Woodgate admitted that he needsneeded to up his game.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=8 December 2011 |title=Lack of form upsets Stoke City's Jonathan Woodgate |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16088190.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=8 December 2011|date=8 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite news |date=8 December 2011 |title=Stoke's Jonathan Woodgate promises improvement in form |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16088195.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=8 December 2011|date=8 December 2011}}</ref> He failed to improve much, and in a match against [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]] Woodgate started the match at right back. andHe struggled against [[Matt Jarvis]] and gave away a penalty, hethen was then substituted after twenty minutes by Pulis.<ref>{{citeCite news |last=Weeks |first=Jonny |date=18 December 2011 |title=Tony Pulis finds no substitute for nous in Stoke's win against Wolves |work=The Guardian |location=London |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/dec/18/tony-pulis-stoke-wolves|newspaper=The Guardian|access-date=19 December 2011|first=Jonny|last=Weeks|date=18 December 2011}}</ref> He continued to play at right back though and Woodgate admitted that his performances at Stoke havehad been 'up and down'.<ref>{{citeCite news web|title=The Big Interview – Jonathan Woodgate |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16772588.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=30 January 2012 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation}}</ref> His contract with Stoke expired on 30 June 2012 and despite being offered a new deal he chose to return to his former club, [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]].<ref>{{citeCite news |date=5 July 2012 |title=Woody Poised For Boro Return |work=Evening Gazette |url=http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/boro-fc/boro-fc-news/2012/07/05/84229-31335404/?|newspaper=Evening Gazette|date=5 July 2012|access-date=5 July 2012}}</ref>
 
===Return to Middlesbrough===
Woodgate re-joined his hometown club Middlesbrough on 6 July 2012, signing a three-year contract.<ref>{{citeCite web |title=Woody Signs For Boro! |url=http://www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0,,1~2833663,00.html |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C |access-date=6 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120708234219/http://www.mfc.co.uk/page/news/latest/0%2C%2C1~2833663%2C00.html |archive-date= 8 July 2012 |access-date=6 July 2012 |website=mfc.co.uk |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C}}</ref> He made his second debut for Boro against [[Bury F.C.|Bury]] in the [[EFL Cup|League Cup]] on 11 August.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=11 August 2012 web|title=Bury 1–2 Middlesbrough |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19123919|work=BBC Sport|access-date=1227 AugustMarch 20122021 |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> Woodgate scored his first goal for Middlesbrough in a 4–1 victory against [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] on 3 November.<ref>{{citeCite news web|title=Charlton 1–4 Middlesbrough |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20107246|work=BBC Sport|access-date=7 January 2013 |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |work=BBC Sport}}</ref>
 
On 10 February 2015, Woodgate started a match for Middlesbrough for the first time in 6 months and scored the first goal in a 2–1 win against [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]] which sent Boro to the top of the Championship table.<ref>{{citeCite news |title=Blackpool 1–2 Middlesbrough web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31105861 |titlepublisher=BlackpoolBritish 1-2Broadcasting Corporation Middlesbrough|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> He was an unused substitute on 25 May as they lost the [[2015 Football League Championship play-off Final|play-off final]] to [[Norwich City]] at Wembley.<ref>{{citeCite news |last1last=Shepka |first1first=Phil |date=25 May 2015 |title=Middlesbrough 0–2 Norwich |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32776552 |access-date=25 May 2015|work=BBC Sport|date=25 May 2015}}</ref> On 16 July 2015, Woodgate signed a one-year extension despite previously announcing retirement as a player.<ref>{{citeCite web |date=16 July 2015 |title=Woodgate To Join Boro Squad In Spain After Agreeing New Deal To Return news|url=http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2014/middlesbrough-fc-boro-jonathan-woodgate-2552431.aspx |title=Woodgate To Join Boro Squad In Spain After Agreeing New Deal To Return |access-date=16 July 2015 |access-datewebsite=16mfc.co.uk July|publisher=Middlesbrough 2015F.C.}}</ref> After playing only one game in the 2015–16 season, Woodgate left Middlesbrough on the expiration of his contract in May 2016 and retired from football.<ref>{{citeCite web |date=24 May 2016 news|title=Jonathan Woodgate And Damia Join Rhys Williams In Departing Boro |website=mfc.co.uk |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C. |url=http://www.mfc.co.uk/news/article/2016/middlesbrough-fc-boro-jonathan-woodgate-damia-rhys-williams-3123592.aspx |access-date=24 May 2016|work=Middlesbrough FC|date=24 May 2016}}</ref>
 
==International career==
Woodgate was first called up to the [[England national football team|England]] squad in April 1999, [[Kevin Keegan]] named him in the squad for the [[Exhibition game#International football|friendly]] against [[Hungary national football team|Hungary]].<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/326035.stm22 April 1999 |title=Keegan gives youth a chance |date=22 April 1999 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/326035.stm |access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> However, he picked up an injury playing for [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] and had to withdraw from the squad.<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/328034.stm25 April 1999 |title=Keegan hit by England sick-notes |date=25 April 1999 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/328034.stm |access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> In May 1999, he was called up for the [[UEFA Euro 2000|Euro 2000]] [[UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying Group 5|qualifiers]] against [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]] and [[Bulgaria national football team|Bulgaria]].<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/355528.stm28 May 1999 |title=Sheringham back for England |date=28 May 1999 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/355528.stm |access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> On 9 June, Woodgate made his debut in the 1–1 draw against Bulgaria,; he started the game before being replaced by [[Ray Parlour]] in the 64th minute.<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/365284.stm9 June 1999 |title=England stutter in Sofia |date=9 June 1999 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/365284.stm |access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> He retained his place in the squad for the Euro 2000 qualifiers against [[Luxembourg national football team|Luxembourg]] and [[Poland national football team|Poland]],<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/430925.stm26 August 1999 |title=Pearce makes shock England return |date=26 August 1999 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/430925.stm |access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> but hedid didn'tnot feature in either game.<ref name="WoodgateEngStats">{{cite news Englandstats|urlref=http://www.englandstats.com/players.php?pid=1082 |title=Jonathan Woodgate |date=27 October 2013 |work=EnglandStats.com |publisher=England International Database y|access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> Woodgate was called up for the friendly against [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] in October 1999, but he later withdrew from the squad because of a back injury.<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/466905.stm6 October 1999 |title=Beckham out of Belgium clash |date=6 October 1999 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/466905.stm |access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> This turned out to be his last involvement with the England squad for nearly three years.<ref name="WoodgateEngStats" /> [[The Football Association]] decided that Woodgate wouldn'twould not be allowed to play for England until the court case stemming from an incident during a night out in [[Leeds]] in January 2000 was over, and any subsequent punishments served.<ref name="EngBan">{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1235604.stm14 December 2001 |title=Club class but England exiles |date=14 December 2001 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/1235604.stm |access-date=27 October 2013}}</ref> This meant he would miss out on both Euro 2000 and the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]].<ref name="EngBan" />
 
On 2 September 2002, manager [[Sven-Göran Eriksson]] recalled Woodgate to the England squad for the friendly against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]].<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/2231000.stm2 September 2002 |title=Leeds duo in England squad |date=2 September 2002 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/2231000.stm |access-date=28 October 2013}}</ref> He went on to earn his second cap, replacing [[Rio Ferdinand]] at half-time in the 1–1 draw at [[Villa Park]].<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=https://www.theguardian.com/football/7 September 2002/sep/08/newsstory |title=Smith shows striking skill |datework=7The SeptemberGuardian 2002|location=London |workurl=TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com |publisher=Guardian News and Media Limited/football/2002/sep/08/newsstory |access-date=28 October 2013}}</ref> Woodgate was called up for the [[UEFA Euro 2004|Euro 2004]] [[UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying Group 7|qualifiers]] against [[Slovakia national football team|Slovakia]] and [[Macedonia national football team|Macedonia]] in October 2002,;<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/england/2304345.stm7 October 2002 |title=Lampard and Ehiogu earn call-ups |date=7 October 2002 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/england/2304345.stm |access-date=28 October 2013}}</ref> he started and played the whole 90 minutes in both games.<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/england/2320679.stm12 October 2002 |title=Owen sparks England win |date=12 October 2002 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |access-date=28 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/england/23319112320679.stm |titleaccess-date=Macedonia28 holdOctober ragged2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Englandnews |date=16 October 2002 |title=Macedonia hold ragged England |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/england/2331911.stm |access-date=28 October 2013}}</ref> Injuries blighted Woodgate over the next couple of years, but he did manage to win his fifth cap in a friendly against [[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]] on 31 March 2004.<ref name="EngSwe">{{citeCite news |date=31 March 2004 |title=Sweden 1–0 England |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/england/3577473.stm |title=Sweden 1-0 England |date=31 March 2004 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |access-date=28 October 2013}}</ref> He started in the 1–0 defeat at [[Ullevi]] in [[Gothenburg]], and was replaced by [[Anthony Gardner]] at half-time.<ref name="EngSwe" /> A thigh injury picked up whilst playing for [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]], in April 2004, ruled Woodgate out of the Euro 2004 tournament in Portugal.<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/england/3659111.stm1 May 2004 |title=Woodgate out of Euro 2004 |date=1 May 2004 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/england/3659111.stm |access-date=28 October 2013}}</ref>
 
After almost three years without an international cap, England manager [[Steve McClaren]] recalled Woodgate to the squad for the friendly against [[Spain national football team|Spain]] in February 2007.<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6319849.stm2 February 2007 |title=Barton wins first England call-up |date=2 February 2007 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6319849.stm |access-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> On 7 February, Woodgate started in the 1–0 defeat at [[Old Trafford]], before being replaced by [[Jamie Carragher]] in the 65th minute.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=7 February 2007 |title=England 0–1 Spain |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6330177.stm |title=England 0-1 Spain |date=7 February 2007 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |access-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> The following month, he retained his place in the squad for the [[UEFA Euro 2008|Euro 2008]] [[UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying Group E|qualifiers]] against [[Israel national football team|Israel]] and [[Andorra national football team|Andorra]].<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6453061.stm16 March 2007 |title=McClaren plays it safe with squad |date=16 March 2007 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/6453061.stm |access-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> He would go on to miss both games because of a knee injury.<ref name="WoodgateEngStats" /><ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/mar/22/newsstory.sport3 March 2007 |title=Woodgate ruled out of England qualifier |datework=22The MarchGuardian 2007|location=London |workurl=TheGuardianhttps://www.theguardian.com |publisher=Guardian News and Media Limited/football/2007/mar/22/newsstory.sport3 |access-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> In early 2008, Woodgate was named in [[Fabio Capello]]'s first two England squads, for the friendlies against [[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]]<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7224293.stm2 February 2008 |title=Capello keeps Agbonlahor in squad |date=2 February 2008 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7224293.stm |access-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> and [[France national football team|France]],<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7304322.stm20 March 2008 |title=Beckham recalled to England squad |date=20 March 2008 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7304322.stm |access-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> but failed to feature in either game.<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7229823.stm6 February 2008 |title=England 2-12–1 Switzerland |date=6 February 2008 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |access-date=29 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/73134277229823.stm |titleaccess-date=France29 1-0October England2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=26 March 2008 |title=France 1–0 England |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7313427.stm |access-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> In May 2008, Woodgate was named in the England squad for the [[2007–08 in English football#National team|end-of-season]] friendlies against the [[United States men's national soccer team|USAUnited States]] and [[Trinidad and Tobago national football team|Trinidad and Tobago]].<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7395247.stm11 May 2008 |title=Hart & Jagielka in England squad |date=11 May 2008 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7395247.stm |access-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> He was an unused substitute in the 2–0 win against USAthe United States,<ref>{{citeCite news |date=28 May 2008 |title=England 2–0 USA |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7420122.stm |title=England 2-0 USA |date=28 May 2008 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |access-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> before winning his seventh cap in the 3–0 win against Trinidad and Tobago.<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7425208.stm1 June 2008 |title=Trinidad & Tobago 0-30–3 England |date=1 June 2008 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7425208.stm |access-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> On 20 August, Woodgate won his eighth and last cap in the friendly against the [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]], he replaced [[Rio Ferdinand]] in the 58th minute of the 2–2 draw at [[Wembley Stadium]].<ref name="WoodgateEngStats" /><ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7554604.stm20 August 2008 |title=England 2-22–2 Czech Rep |date=20 August 2008 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcast Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7554604.stm |access-date=29 October 2013}}</ref>
 
==Coaching career==
After a brief spell as an international scout for [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] in [[Football in Spain|Spain]] and [[Football in Portugal|Portugal]], on 31 March 2017, Woodgate was appointed as an assistant coach to newly appointed [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] [[caretaker manager]] [[Steve Agnew]], following the dismissal of [[Aitor Karanka]], with Woodgate becoming one of three new arrivals in the club's coaching staff alongside fellow part-timers [[Joe Jordan]] and Paul Jenkins.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11680/10819722/steve-agnew-says-jonathan-woodgate-will-be-a-fantastic-appointment-for-middlesbrough |title=Steve Agnew says Jonathan Woodgate will be a 'fantastic appointment' for Middlesbrough |author=Elgan Alderman |publisher=Sky Sports |date=31 March 2017 |access-date=1 April 2017}}</ref> After the club were relegated from the [[Premier League]] at the end of the [[2016–17 Premier League|season]], Woodgate vacated his position after new manager [[Garry Monk]] brought in his own coaching staff, with him being replaced by [[James Beattie (footballer)|James Beattie]].<ref name=MiddlesbroughIn>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40220372 |title=Garry Monk: Middlesbrough name ex-Leeds United boss as manager |publisher=BBC Sport |date=9 June 2017 |access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-mid-monk-idUKKBN1902BV|title=Middlesbrough appoint Monk as new manager|work=Reuters|date=9 June 2017|access-date=29 June 2017}}</ref>
 
Following his departure from the first team, Woodgate joined the [[Middlesbrough F.C. Reserves and Academy|club's Academy]] coaching staff in June 2017, as the under-18 team's assistant coach under [[Mark Tinkler]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/woodgate-takes-boro-academy-role/82250|title=Jonathan Woodgate takes academy role at Middlesbrough|publisher=Sporting Life}}</ref> In December 2017, Woodgate returned to his previous position as first team assistant coach, under the management of [[Tony Pulis]], who replaced a dismissed Monk.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/tony-pulis-appointed-as-new-boro-manager|title=Tony Pulis appointed as new Boro manager|publisher=Middlesbrough Football Club|date=26 December 2017}}</ref> In May 2019, Woodgate was the only member of Pulis' coaching staff not to be relieved from his duties,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/club-statement-first-team-staff-depart|title=Club Statement: First Team Staff Depart|publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough Football Club]]|date=21 May 2019|access-date=14 June 2019}}</ref> which saw him become the frontrunner to succeed the Welshman.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48603562|title=Jonathan Woodgate: Middlesbrough set to appoint former defender as new manager|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=12 June 2019|access-date=14 June 2019}}</ref>
 
===Middlesbrough===
After huge speculation, on 14 June 2019, Woodgate was appointed as the new permanent manager of Middlesbrough, signing onto a three-year contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jonathan Woodgate: Middlesbrough confirm ex-England defender as head coach |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48621624 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=14 June 2019}}</ref> He brought in former associates [[Robbie Keane]] and [[Leo Percovich]] as his assistants, whereas [[Danny Coyne]] was appointed as the club's new goalkeeping coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/get-to-know-the-new-coaching-team|title=Get To Know The New Coaches At Boro|publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough Football Club]]|date=14 June 2019|access-date=14 June 2019}}</ref> Following his appointment, Woodgate stated that he wanted to reintroduce attacking football to the club, having informed club chairman [[Steve Gibson (businessman)|Steve Gibson]] that he wanted to "play a more expansive game", with both parties wanting to redevelop the team's style of play after Pulis' controversial spell.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/06/14/jonathan-woodgate-named-new-middlesbrough-head-coach-three-year/|title=New Middlesbrough head coach Jonathan Woodgate says he wants to restore attacking football to the club|publisher=[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]|access-date=5 July 2019|date=14 June 2018|last=Edwards|first=Luke}}</ref>
 
After a brief spell as an international scout for [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] in [[Football in Spain|Spain]] and [[Football in Portugal|Portugal]], on 31 March 2017, Woodgate was appointed as an assistant coach to newly appointed [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] [[caretaker manager]] [[Steve Agnew]], following the dismissal of [[Aitor Karanka]], with Woodgate becoming one of three new arrivals in the club's coaching staff alongside fellow part-timers [[Joe Jordan]] and Paul Jenkins.<ref>{{citeCite web |last=Elgan Alderman |date=31 March 2017 |title=Steve Agnew says Jonathan Woodgate will be a 'fantastic appointment' for Middlesbrough |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11680/10819722/steve-agnew-says-jonathan-woodgate-will-be-a-fantastic-appointment-for-middlesbrough |titleaccess-date=Steve1 AgnewApril says Jonathan Woodgate will be a 'fantastic appointment' for Middlesbrough |author=Elgan Alderman2017 |publisher=Sky Sports |date=31 March 2017 |access-date=1 April 2017}}</ref> After the club were relegated from the [[Premier League]] at the end of the [[2016–17 Premier League|season]], Woodgate vacated his position after new manager [[Garry Monk]] brought in his own coaching staff, with him being replaced by [[James Beattie (footballer)|James Beattie]].<ref name="MiddlesbroughIn">{{citeCite news |urldate=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/402203729 June 2017 |title=Garry Monk: Middlesbrough name ex-Leeds United boss as manager |publisherwork=BBC Sport |datepublisher=9British JuneBroadcasting 2017Corporation |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40220372 |access-date=11 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite news |date=9 June 2017 |title=Middlesbrough appoint Monk as new manager |work=Reuters |url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-mid-monk-idUKKBN1902BV |titlearchive-url=Middlesbrough appointhttps://web.archive.org/web/20170730201156/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-mid-monk-idUKKBN1902BV Monk as new manager|workurl-status=Reutersdead |archive-date=930 JuneJuly 2017 |access-date=29 June 2017}}</ref>
The [[Transfer window|summer transfer window]] saw the [[Smoggie]]s complete the signings of former club goalkeeper [[Tomás Mejías]], [[Marcus Browne (footballer)|Marcus Browne]], [[Marc Bola]] and [[Anfernee Dijksteel]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Tomas Mejias Returns to Boro |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/tomas-mejias-returns-to-boro |publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]] |access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Marcus Browne Becomes Second Summer Signing |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/marcus-browne-becomes-second-summer-signing |publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]] |access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Boro Complete Signing Of Marc Bola |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/boro-complete-signing-of-marc-bola |publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]] |access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Dijksteel Completes Move From Charlton Athletic |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/dijksteel-completes-move-from-charlton-athletic |publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]] |access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> Woodgate's first game as a manager came on 2 August, a 3–3 draw against newly promoted [[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]], which saw supporters criticise his side's defence.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49122731|title=Luton Town 3–3 Middlesbrough|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=2 August 2019|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> At the end of August, Middlesbrough sat eighteenth in the Championship, having recorded a single victory out of a possible six as well as collecting three draws and two defeats.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49456275|title=Bristol City 2–2 Middlesbrough|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=31 August 2019|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> Middlesbrough slipped into the relegation zone following a goalless draw against [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50105996|title=Middlesbrough 0–0 Fulham: Boro held despite Marek Rodak red card|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=26 October 2019|access-date=24 November 2019}}</ref> remaining there for a further two matches until a 2–2 draw with [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] saw them climb into twenty-first, only qualifying for a higher league position through goal difference.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50449107|title=Middlesbrough 2–2 Hull City: Jarrod Bowen double earns Tigers draw|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=24 November 2019|access-date=24 November 2019}}</ref>
 
Following his departure from the first team, Woodgate joined the [[Middlesbrough F.C. Reserves and Academy|club's Academy]] coaching staff in June 2017, as the under-18 team's assistant coach under [[Mark Tinkler]].<ref>{{citeCite web |title=Jonathan Woodgate takes academy role at Middlesbrough |url=https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/woodgate-takes-boro-academy-role/82250|title=Jonathan Woodgate takes academy role at Middlesbrough|publisher=Sporting Life}}</ref> In December 2017, Woodgate returned to his previous position as first team assistant coach, under the management of [[Tony Pulis]], who replaced a dismissed Monk.<ref>{{Cite newsweb |date=26 December 2017 |title=Tony Pulis appointed as new Boro manager |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C. |website=mfc.co.uk|url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/tony-pulis-appointed-as-new-boro-manager|title=Tony Pulis appointed as new Boro manager|publisher=Middlesbrough Football Club|date=26 December 2017}}</ref> In May 2019, Woodgate was the only member of Pulis' coaching staff not to be relieved from his duties,<ref>{{citeCite web |date=21 May 2019 |title=Club Statement: First Team Staff Depart |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/club-statement-first-team-staff-depart |titleaccess-date=Club14 Statement:June First2019 Team|website=mfc.co.uk Staff Depart|publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough Football Club]]|date=21 May 2019|access-date=14 June 2019}}</ref> which saw him become the frontrunner to succeed the Welshman.<ref>{{citeCite news web|urldate=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/4860356212 June 2019 |title=Jonathan Woodgate: Middlesbrough set to appoint former defender as new manager|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|dateurl=12https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48603562 June 2019|access-date=14 June 2019 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation}}</ref>
After an indifferent start to management, Middlesbrough supporters demanded for Woodgate to be sacked, with many doubting his side's ability to avoid relegation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/sack-him-or-we-are-down-jonathan-woodgate-comes-under-fire-from-host-of-middlesbrough-fans/ |title='Sack him or we are down' – Jonathan Woodgate comes under-fire from host of Middlesbrough fans |publisher=Football League World |access-date=30 December 2019 |date=5 October 2019}}</ref> With pressure mounting on Woodgate, tabloids alleged that former [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] and highly experienced Premier League manager [[Neil Warnock]] was favoured to replace him, causing chairman Gibson to openly state that he "is really behind" the manager, with him "understanding January needs" to improve the team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-gibson-is-really-behind-17373598|title=Steve Gibson 'is really behind' Jonathan Woodgate and manager & chairman 'understand' January needs|publisher=Gazette Live|access-date=30 December 2019|date=6 December 2019}}</ref> December, however, was a positive month for Middlesbrough; recording four victories as well as a singular draw and defeat.<ref name=WestBromWin19>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50882371|title=West Bromwich Albion 0–2 Middlesbrough|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=29 December 2019|access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref> Crucial victories over [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]], [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]], [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]] and then-league leaders [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]], a draw over [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] and defeat to [[Swansea City F.C.|Swansea City]] saw them rise up to sixteenth in the Championship table, finishing off 2019 nine points above the relegation zone.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50611049|title=Middlesbrough 1–0 Charlton Athletic|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=30 December 2019|date=7 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50639232|title=Nottingham Forest 1–1 Middlesbrough|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=10 December 2019|access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50696226|title=Swnasea 3–1 Middlesbrough|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=14 December 2019|access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50768177|title=Middlesbrough 2–1 Stoke City|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=20 December 2019|access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50846966|title=Middlesbrough 1–0 Huddersfield Town|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=26 December 2019|access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref><ref name=WestBromWin19/> As a result of Middlesbrough's turn around in form, Woodgate was rewarded as being named the Championship Manager of the Month for December.<ref name="mfc.co.uk">{{cite web|url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/jonathan-woodgate-wins-december-manager-of-the-month|title=Jonathan Woodgate Wins December Manager Of The Month |publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough Football Club]]|date=10 January 2020}}</ref>
 
After huge speculation, on 14 June 2019, Woodgate was appointed as the new permanent manager of Middlesbrough, signing onto a three-year contract.<ref>{{citeCite webnews |title=Jonathan Woodgate: Middlesbrough confirm ex-England defender as head coach |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48621624 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=14 June 2019 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation}}</ref> He brought in former associates [[Robbie Keane]] and [[Leo Percovich]] as his assistants, whereas [[Danny Coyne]] was appointed as the club's new goalkeeping coach.<ref>{{citeCite web |date=14 June 2019 |title=Get To Know The New Coaches At Boro |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/get-to-know-the-new-coaching-team |titleaccess-date=Get14 ToJune Know2019 The|website=mfc.co.uk New Coaches At Boro|publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough Football Club]]|date=14 June 2019|access-date=14 June 2019}}</ref> Following his appointment, Woodgate stated that he wanted to reintroduce attacking football to the club, having informed club chairman [[Steve Gibson (businessman)|Steve Gibson]] that he wanted to "play a more expansive game", with both parties wanting to redevelop the team's style of play after Pulis' controversial spell.<ref>{{citeCite news |last=Edwards |first=Luke |date=14 June 2018 |title=New Middlesbrough head coach Jonathan Woodgate says he wants to restore attacking football to the club |work=The Daily Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/06/14/jonathan-woodgate-named-new-middlesbrough-head-coach-three-year/ |titlearchive-url=New Middlesbrough https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/06/14/jonathan-woodgate-named-new-middlesbrough-head -coach-three-year/ Jonathan|archive-date=12 WoodgateJanuary says2022 he wants to restore attacking football to the club|publisherurl-access=[[Thesubscription Daily Telegraph|Theurl-status=live Telegraph]]|access-date=5 July 2019|date=14 June 2018|last=Edwards|first=Luke}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
During the winter transfer window, Middlesbrough were heavily active: [[Patrick Roberts]], [[Lukas Nmecha]], [[Ravel Morrison]] and [[Harold Moukoudi]] all arrived on loan,<ref>{{cite web |title=Roberts joins Middlesbrough as City loan spell cut short |url=https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/patrick-roberts-city-spell-is-over-1-6448697 |publisher=[[The Pink'un]] |access-date=2 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Boro Complete Loan Deal For Lukas Nmecha |url=https://www.https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/boro-complete-loan-deal-for-lukas-nmecha |publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]] |access-date=3 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Morrison loaned |url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2020/january/morrison-loaned/ |access-date=31 January 2020 |work=[[Sheffield United F.C.]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Harold Moukoudi Joins The Boro |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/harold-moukoudi-joins-the-boro |access-date=31 January 2020 |work=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]]}}</ref> whereas [[Dejan Stojanović (footballer)|Dejan Stojanović]] joined for an undisclosed fee from [[FC St. Gallen|St. Gallen]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Boro Sign Goalkeeper Dejan Stojanovic |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/boro-sign-goalkeeper-dejan-stojanovic |access-date=17 January 2020 |work=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]]}}</ref> Middlesbrough dipped in form resulting in Woodgate's side heavily dropping down the league table; a 1–0 defeat to Yorkshire rivals [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] saw Middlesbrough drop to twenty-first, tying on points with [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]], the latter looming in the relegation zone.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51533048|title=Middlesbrough 0–1 Leeds United|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 February 2020|access-date=28 February 2020}}</ref> After this, supporters once again demanded for Woodgate to be sacked; the manager later assured unsettled supporters that Gibson continued to "back him" despite their frequent dip in form.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-gibson-backs-me-says-17827645|title='Steve Gibson backs me' says Middlesbrough boss Jonathan Woodgate as relegation pressure rises|publisher=Gazette Live|date=28 February 2020|access-date=28 February 2020}}</ref>
 
The [[Transfer window|summer transfer window]] saw the [[Smoggie]]s complete the signings of former club goalkeeper [[Tomás Mejías]], [[Marcus Browne (footballer)|Marcus Browne]], [[Marc Bola]] and [[Anfernee Dijksteel]].<ref>{{citeCite web |title=Tomas Mejias Returns to Boro |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/tomas-mejias-returns-to-boro |publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]] |access-date=23 November 2019 |website=mfc.co.uk |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C.}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite web |title=Marcus Browne Becomes Second Summer Signing |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/marcus-browne-becomes-second-summer-signing |publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]] |access-date=23 November 2019 |website=mfc.co.uk |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C.}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite web |title=Boro Complete Signing Of Marc Bola |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/boro-complete-signing-of-marc-bola |publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]] |access-date=23 November 2019 |website=mfc.co.uk |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C.}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite web |title=Dijksteel Completes Move From Charlton Athletic |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/dijksteel-completes-move-from-charlton-athletic |publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]] |access-date=23 November 2019 |website=mfc.co.uk |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C.}}</ref> Woodgate's first game as a manager came on 2 August, a 3–3 draw against newly promoted [[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]], which saw supporters criticise his side's defence.<ref>{{citeCite news web|urldate=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/491227312 August 2019 |title=Luton Town 3–3 Middlesbrough |publisherwork=[[BBC Sport]] |datepublisher=2British AugustBroadcasting Corporation |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49122731 2019|access-date=23 November 2019}}</ref> At the end of August, Middlesbrough sat eighteenth in the Championship, having recorded a single victory out of a possible six as well as collecting three draws and two defeats.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=31 August 2019 |title=Bristol City 2–2 Middlesbrough web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49456275 |titleaccess-date=Bristol23 CityNovember 2–22019 Middlesbrough|publisherwork=[[BBC Sport]]|date=31 August 2019|access-datepublisher=23British NovemberBroadcasting 2019Corporation}}</ref> Middlesbrough slipped into the relegation zone following a goalless draw against [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]],<ref>{{citeCite news web|urldate=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/5010599626 October 2019 |title=Middlesbrough 0–0 Fulham: Boro held despite Marek Rodak red card|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|dateurl=26https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50105996 October 2019|access-date=24 November 2019 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation}}</ref> remaining there for a further two matches until a 2–2 draw with [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]] saw them climb into twenty-first, only qualifying for a higher league position through goal difference.<ref>{{citeCite news web|urldate=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/5044910724 November 2019 |title=Middlesbrough 2–2 Hull City: Jarrod Bowen double earns Tigers draw |publisherurl=[[BBChttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50449107 Sport]]|access-date=24 November 2019 |access-datework=24BBC NovemberSport 2019|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation}}</ref>
Woodgate was sacked as Middlesbrough manager on 23 June 2020, with the club only outside the Championship relegation zone on goal difference after 38 games, following a 3–0 home defeat to Swansea in the club's first game following the season's restart. He was replaced with the experienced [[Neil Warnock]] on the same day.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/club-statement|title=Middlesbrough Club Statement|publisher=Middlesbrough Football Club|date=23 June 2020}}</ref>
 
After an indifferent start to management, Middlesbrough supporters demanded for Woodgate to be sacked, with many doubting his side's ability to avoid relegation.<ref>{{citeCite web |date=5 October 2019 |title='Sack him or we are down' – Jonathan Woodgate comes under-fire from host of Middlesbrough fans |url=https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/sack-him-or-we-are-down-jonathan-woodgate-comes-under-fire-from-host-of-middlesbrough-fans/ |title='Sack him or we are down' – Jonathan Woodgate comes under-fire from host of Middlesbrough fans |publisher=Football League World |access-date=30 December 2019 |datewebsite=5Football OctoberLeague 2019World}}</ref> With pressure mounting on Woodgate, tabloids alleged that former [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] and highly experienced Premier League manager [[Neil Warnock]] was favoured to replace him, causing chairman Gibson to openly state that he "is really behind" the manager, with him "understanding January needs" to improve the team.<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-gibson-is-really-behind-173735986 December 2019 |title=Steve Gibson 'is really behind' Jonathan Woodgate and manager & chairman 'understand' January needs |publisherwork=Gazette Live |url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-gibson-is-really-behind-17373598 |access-date=30 December 2019|date=6 December 2019}}</ref> December, however, was a positive month for Middlesbrough; recording four victories as well as a singular draw and defeat.<ref name="WestBromWin19">{{citeCite web |date=29 December 2019 |title=West Bromwich Albion 0–2 Middlesbrough |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50882371 |titleaccess-date=West30 BromwichDecember Albion2019 0–2 Middlesbrough|publisherwork=[[BBC Sport]]|date=29 December 2019|access-datepublisher=30British DecemberBroadcasting 2019Corporation}}</ref> Crucial victories over [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]], [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]], [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]] and then-league leaders [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]], a draw over [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] and defeat to [[Swansea City F.C.|Swansea City]] saw them rise up to sixteenth in the Championship table, finishing off 2019 nine points above the relegation zone.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=7 December 2019 |title=Middlesbrough 1–0 Charlton Athletic web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50611049|title=Middlesbrough 1–0 Charlton Athletic|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=30 December 2019 |datework=7BBC DecemberSport 2019|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite news |date=10 December 2019 |title=Nottingham Forest 1–1 Middlesbrough web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50639232 |titleaccess-date=Nottingham30 ForestDecember 1–12019 Middlesbrough|publisherwork=[[BBC Sport]]|date=10 December 2019|access-datepublisher=30British DecemberBroadcasting 2019Corporation}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite news |date=14 December 2019 |title=Swansea 3–1 Middlesbrough web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50696226 |titleaccess-date=Swnasea30 3–1December 2019 Middlesbrough|publisherwork=[[BBC Sport]]|date=14 December 2019|access-datepublisher=30British DecemberBroadcasting 2019Corporation}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite news |date=20 December 2019 |title=Middlesbrough 2–1 Stoke City web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50768177 |titleaccess-date=Middlesbrough30 2–1December Stoke2019 City|publisherwork=[[BBC Sport]]|date=20 December 2019|access-datepublisher=30British DecemberBroadcasting 2019Corporation}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite news |date=26 December 2019 |title=Middlesbrough 1–0 Huddersfield Town web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50846966 |titleaccess-date=Middlesbrough30 1–0December Huddersfield2019 Town|publisherwork=[[BBC Sport]]|date=26 December 2019|access-datepublisher=30British DecemberBroadcasting 2019Corporation}}</ref><ref name=WestBromWin19/> As a result of Middlesbrough's turn around in form, Woodgate was rewarded as being named the Championship Manager of the Month for December.<ref name="mfc.co.uk">{{citeCite web |date=10 January 2020 |title=Jonathan Woodgate Wins December Manager Of The Month |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/jonathan-woodgate-wins-december-manager-of-the-month |titlewebsite=Jonathan Woodgate Wins December Manager Of The Monthmfc.co.uk |publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough Football Club]]|date=10 January 2020}}</ref>
 
During the winter transfer window, Middlesbrough were heavily active: [[Patrick Roberts]], [[Lukas Nmecha]], [[Ravel Morrison]] and [[Harold Moukoudi]] all arrived on loan,<ref>{{citeCite web |title=Roberts joins Middlesbrough as City loan spell cut short |url=https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/patrick-roberts-city-spell-is-over-1-6448697 |publisheraccess-date=2 January 2020 |work=[[The Pink'un]] |accessdate=2 January 2020 |archive-date=2 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102185153/https://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/patrick-roberts-city-spell-is-over-1-6448697 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{citeCite web |title=Boro Complete Loan Deal For Lukas Nmecha |url=https://www.https://www. |access-date=3 January 2020 |website=mfc.co.uk/news/boro-complete-loan-deal-for-lukas-nmecha |publisher=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]] |accessarchive-date=319 JanuaryAugust 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819141428/http://https/ |url-status=dead 2020}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite newsweb |date=31 January 2020 |title=Morrison loaned |url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2020/january/morrison-loaned/ |access-date=31 January 2020 |workwebsite=sufc.co.uk |publisher=[[Sheffield United F.C.]]}}</ref><ref>{{citeCite newsweb |title=Harold Moukoudi Joins The Boro |website=mfc.co.uk |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C. |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/harold-moukoudi-joins-the-boro |access-date=31 January 2020 |work=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]]}}</ref> whereas [[Dejan Stojanović (footballer)|Dejan Stojanović]] joined for an undisclosed fee from [[FC St. Gallen|St. Gallen]].<ref>{{citeCite newsweb |title=Boro Sign Goalkeeper Dejan Stojanovic |website=mfc.co.uk |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C. |url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/boro-sign-goalkeeper-dejan-stojanovic |access-date=17 January 2020 |work=[[Middlesbrough F.C.]]}}</ref> Middlesbrough dipped in form resulting in Woodgate's side heavily dropping down the league table; a 1–0 defeat to Yorkshire rivals [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] saw Middlesbrough drop to twenty-first, tying on points with [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]], the latter looming in the relegation zone.<ref>{{citeCite news |date=26 February 2020 |title=Middlesbrough 0–1 Leeds United web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51533048 |titleaccess-date=Middlesbrough28 0–1February Leeds2020 United|publisherwork=BBC Sport|date=26 February 2020|access-datepublisher=28British FebruaryBroadcasting 2020Corporation}}</ref> After this, supporters once again demanded for Woodgate to be sacked; the manager later assured unsettled supporters that Gibson continued to "back him" despite their frequent dip in form.<ref>{{citeCite news |urldate=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-gibson-backs-me-says-1782764528 February 2020 |title='Steve Gibson backs me' says Middlesbrough boss Jonathan Woodgate as relegation pressure rises |publisherwork=Gazette Live |dateurl=28https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steve-gibson-backs-me-says-17827645 February 2020|access-date=28 February 2020}}</ref>
 
Woodgate was sacked as Middlesbrough manager on 23 June 2020, with the club only outside the Championship relegation zone on goal difference after 38 games, following a 3–0 home defeat to Swansea in the club's first game following the season's restart. He was replaced with the experiencedby [[Neil Warnock]] on the same day.<ref>{{Cite newsweb |date=23 June 2020 |title=Middlesbrough Club Statement |publisher=Middlesbrough F.C. |website=mfc.co.uk|url=https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/club-statement|title=Middlesbrough Club Statement|publisher=Middlesbrough Football Club|date=23 June 2020}}</ref>
 
===AFC Bournemouth===
On 1 February 2021, Woodgate was appointed as senior first team coach of [[AFC Bournemouth]] on a contract until the end of the 2020–21 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 February 2021 |title=Woodgate appointed to coaching staff |url=https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/club-news/woodgate-appointed-to-coaching-staff/ |access-date=1 February 2021 |publisher=AFC Bournemouth |website=afcb.co.uk}}</ref> Following the sacking of manager [[Jason Tindall]] two days later, Woodgate was appointed as caretaker manager on a temporary basis, before being appointed head coach until the end of the season on 21 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 February 2021 |title=Jason Tindall: Bournemouth sack manager after six months in charge |language=en-GB |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55916384 |access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 February 2021 |title=Woodgate to take temporary charge of first team |url=https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/first-team/woodgate-to-take-temporary-charge-of-first-team/ |access-date=27 March 2021 |website=afcb.co.uk |publisher=AFC Bournemouth}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 February 2021 |title=Woodgate to remain in charge |publisher=AFC Bournemouth |website=afcb.co.uk|url=https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/club-news/woodgate-to-remain-in-charge/}}</ref> Following six wins from seven games, confirming their place in the play-offs in the process, Woodgate was awarded the [[EFL Championship Manager of the Month|Championship Manager of the Month]] award for April 2021.<ref name="Apr21 MOTM"> {{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12296767/bournemouth-duo-arnaut-danjuma-and-jonathan-woodgate-win-sky-bet-championship-april-awards|title=Bournemouth duo Arnaut Danjuma and Jonathan Woodgate win Sky Bet Championship April awards|publisher=Sky Sports|date=7 May 2021}}</ref> Bournemouth finished the season in 6th and entered the playoffs against Brentford, but despite winning 1–0 during the first leg, they lost 3–2 on aggregate, consigning them to another season in the championship.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57125183|title=Brentford come from behind to reach final|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> [[Scott Parker]] was appointed on 28 June 2021 as Woodgate's successor and Woodgate subsequently left the club upon his contract's end.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/first-team/woodgate-to-depart-when-contract-expires/|title = Woodgate to depart when contract expires}}</ref>
 
=== Return to Middlesbrough ===
After over a year of unemployment, Woodgate returned to Middlsbrough in October 2022 as a first team coach following the appointment of new manager [[Michael Carrick]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/23074759.jonathan-woodgate-returns-coaching-new-role-middlesbrough/|title=Woodgate returns to coaching with Championship role|date=24 October 2022|website=Bournemouth Echo}}</ref>
 
==Personal life==
Woodgate grew up supporting his local side Middlesbrough and cites [[Gary Pallister]] as his hero.<ref>Stoke City Official Matchday Magazine 10 September 2011 v Liverpool</ref>
 
In 2000, he was a defendant with teammate [[Lee Bowyer]] in a Crowncourt Courtcase trial due toafter his involvement in an incidentaltercation outside the [[Majestic Cinema, Leeds|Majestyk]] nightclub in [[Leeds]], in which a student sufferedwas severeleft with injuries. to his face<ref>{{citeCite news |last=Herbert |first=Ian |date=13 February 2001 |title=Footballers 'left victim with heel imprint on face' |work=The Independent |location=London |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/footballers-left-victim-with-heel-imprint-on-face-691529.html |titlearchive-url=Footballers 'https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220614/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/footballers-left -victim -with -heel -imprint -on -face'-691529.html |newspaperarchive-date=The14 IndependentJune |location=London2022 |firsturl-access=Iansubscription |lasturl-status=Herbert |date=13 February 2001live |access-date=7 January 2009 }}</ref> The initial trial at [[Kingston upon Hull Crown Court]] collapsed,<ref>{{citeCite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1269824.stm |date=10 April 2001 |title= Footballers face retrial |work=BBC News |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1269824.stm |access-date=29 December 2006}}</ref> and following a second trial, also at Kingston upon Hull Crown Court in December 2001, Bowyer was cleared of charges of [[grievous bodily harm]] with intent and affray, while Woodgate was convicted of affray and sentenced to 100 hours' community service.<ref>{{citeCite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1701493.stm |date=14 December 2001 |title=Leeds footballer walks free |work=BBC News |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1701493.stm |access-date=19 December 2006}}</ref> He was also banned from international selection by the Football Association, which prevented him from being selected forin the England squad for the 2000 European Championship and the 2002 World Cup.
 
Woodgate has two<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx_wieQDy5B/|title=Jonathan Woodgate (@jonathanwoodgate39)|publisher=[[Instagram]]|access-date=5 July 2019}}</ref> children with his wife Natalie Downing, the sister of former [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] teammate and [[England national football team|England]] midfielder [[Stewart Downing]].<ref>{{citeCite news |date=17 September 2013 web|title=Will Jonathan Woodgate's baby son be a centre-back - or a winger like uncle Stewart Downing? |language=en |work=Gazette Live |url=http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/jonathan-woodgate-baby-son---6038431|work=Gazette Live|access-date=1927 JanuaryMarch 20142021}}</ref>
 
Woodgate has a popular drink named after him at student nightclub ‘Jimmy Allen’s’ in Durham following his successful season at Newcastle United.
==Career statistics==
 
===AsCareer a player=statistics==
 
====Club====
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|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref>{{citeCite web |title=Jonathan Woodgate |url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=14907|work=Soccerbase |access-date=15 June 2012 |website=Soccerbase}}</ref>
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|[[Premier League]]
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|[[1999–2000 Leeds United A.F.C. season|1999–2000]]<ref name="1999/2000">{{Soccerbase season|id=14907|season=1999}}</ref>
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|18||0||2||0||0||0||7{{efn|Two appearances in [[UEFA Champions League]] and, five in [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]]}}||0||27||0
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|0
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|0
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==Career Managerial statistics ==
===As a manager===
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|<ref>{{cite web |title=Middlesbrough FC: Matches |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/teams/england/middlesbrough-football-club/671/|work=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=14 June 2019}}</ref>
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|align=left|[[AFC Bournemouth]]
|align=left|3 February 2021
|align=left|30 June 2021
{{WDL|23|13|2|8}}
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! colspan=3 | Total
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==Honours==
===As a player===
'''Tottenham Hotspur'''
*[[EFL Cup|Football League Cup]]: [[2007–08 Football League Cup|2007–08]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7256729.stm |title=Tottenham 2–1 Chelsea |first=Jonathan |last=Stevenson |website=BBC Sport |date=24 February 2008 |access-date=25 March 2024}}</ref>
 
'''Individual'''
*[[Middlesbrough F.C. Player of the Year|Middlesbrough Player of the Year]]: [[2006–07 Middlesbrough F.C. season|2006–07]]
*[[Alan Hardaker Trophy]]: [[2008 Football League Cup Finalfinal|2008]]
 
*[[EFL Championship Manager of the Month|Football League Championship Manager of the Month]]: December 2019 <ref name="mfc.co.uk"/>
===As a manager===
'''Individual'''
*[[EFL Championship Manager of the Month|Football League Championship Manager of the Month]]: December 2019 ,<ref name="mfc.co.uk" /> April 2021<ref name="Apr21 MOTM"/>
 
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