Steven Gerrard could impose a set of brutal fines as he is reportedly in the frame for a vacancy at an English club.
Gerrard has been out of management since leaving his role in Saudi Arabia last January.
He left his role as manager of Al Ettifaq by mutual consent after 18 months in charge.
The Liverpool legend has been linked with several jobs since parting ways with Al Ettifaq, including Rangers, who were looking for a new manager following the dismissal of Russell Martin.
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Rangers held open and constructive discussions with Gerrard, who ultimately turned down the chance to rejoin the Scottish Premiership side.
But his name has once again popped up amid a vacancy at Middlesbrough, who are without a manager after Rob Edwards left for Premier League outfit Wolves.
According to The Sun, Gerrard has emerged as a candidate for the Boro job along with Gary O’Neil and Carlos Coberan.
Boro chairman Steve Gibson and club chiefs are determined to take their time to ensure they get the right man to lead their promotion charge given they are second in the league.
If Gerrard lands the Riverside gig, then he could impose a set of fines that he used at Aston Villa.
He would fine players a whopping £1000 if they were late for a team meeting or for the coach on a match day and would fine players £500 if they were late for training.
The 45-year-old would also fine players £100 for wearing the wrong attire on match days and if they left plates, cups or other items out at the dining table, he would fine them for each misplaced object.
Players would also earn fines for leaving kit on the training pitch and being late for commercial appearances.
Boro players could face Gerrard's fines if he takes over from Edwards.
He has never managed in England's second tier, but it appears an opportunity has presented itself to return to management.
A move to the club would see him pit his wits against his former England teammate Frank Lampard, who manages Coventry City.
Topics: Steven Gerrard, Middlesbrough, Football
Nasir Jabbar