Jack Wilshere was named as the new Luton boss on Monday, announced as the club’s successor to Matt Bloomfield.
Aged just 33, the former England and Arsenal star becomes the second youngest ever manager in the Hatters’ lengthy history and to find out just how old every new appointment has been when assuming charge at Kenilworth Road, see the special gallery below.
5. Harold Wightman: January 6, 1931
Age when appointed: 36 years, 11 months and 13 days. Photo: Hatters Heritage
6. Dally Duncan: June 13, 1947
Age when appointed: 37 years, seven months and 30 days. Photo: Hatters Heritage
7. George Kay: December 12, 1929
Age when appointed: 38 years, three months and two days. Photo: Hatters Heritage
8. Mike Newell: June 23, 2003
Age when appointed: 38 years, four months and 27 days. Photo: Hatters Heritage
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