Blackburn's rivals make managerial change after poor run...

Blackburn’s rivals make managerial change after poor run

Rob Edwards left Luton Town “by mutual consent” following a ten-game losing streak on the road.

Following their relegation from the Premier League, the Hatters have had difficulty finding any form this season.

Many believed they would be promoted automatically, but they now face relegation.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Luton has grudgingly moved on from the man who took them up. Although he

signed a new four-year contract with Kenilworth Road in the summer, Edwards leaves the team two points above the

drop zone in 20th place in the standings.

Their defeat to Queens Park Rangers on Monday night was their tenth in a row away from home. That is the first

time that any team has hit double figures for successive defeats on the road since 2019/20, a record of 11 set by

Luton themselves.

CEO Gary Sweet said: “As with all decisions to part company with a manager, this has been a tough decision to arrive

at, together with Rob, who has conducted himself with great professionalism and dignity throughout his two years at

the club, and again this week as we have genuinely come to a mutual conclusion.

“Rob has given us some of our greatest days to celebrate as Hatters. Those two barnstorming derby victories at

Kenilworth Road, the play-off final at Wembley and our season in the Premier League will live with us forever and in

doing so Rob has earned himself a legendary status.

“Results this season, especially away from home, have clearly not been acceptable and while we have supported Rob

and his team in every possible way, we all felt that action was required to rectify this with 20 league matches still to

play.

“It is typical of Rob’s humility that he also recognised this himself and leaves not just as a former manager, but as a

trusted friend who has left his mark on every player and member of staff.

“Rob and his family will always be welcome visitors to Kenilworth Road. The door is always open. On behalf of the

board, I would like to give him our heartfelt thanks for two years of tireless work and so many memories, wishing

him every success for his future career.”

Rovers beat Luton 2-0 at Ewood Park in December. They travel to Kenilworth Road on April 12.