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.
9. Rob Edwards: November 11, 2022
Age when appointed: 39 years, 10 months and 23 days. Photo: Liam Smith
10. Allan Brown: November 14, 1966
Age when appointed: 40 years, one month and two days. Photo: Hatters Heritage
11. Gary Brabin: March 28, 2011
Age when appointed: 40 years, three months and 19 days. Photo: Gareth Owen
12. Jack Crompton: June 29, 1962
Age when appointed: 40 years, six months and 11 days. Photo: Hatters Heritage
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