KIM Hellberg says he'll remember his "crazy" first game in charge of Middlesbrough for the rest of his life.

And the head coach revealed his crucial half-time message to his players before Boro produced a stirring second half fightback to beat Derby County 2-1 and climb into the Championship's automatic promotion places.

Hellberg celebrated on the pitch at full-time and joined in with a full-time chant in front of the South Stand after late goals from Matt Targett and Morgan Whittaker secured a first win as Boro head coach.

“The whole day has been crazy," he said.

"It’s a very proud moment. I’m happy. There's a lot of feelings going through. But at the same time, very proud of the lads and how they performed. It's a big day. I will remember this for the rest of my life.”

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