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.
13. George Thompson: February 16, 1925
Age when appointed: 40 years, 10 months and 24 days. Photo: Hatters Heritage
14. Matt Bloomfield: January 14, 2025
Age when appointed: 40 years, 11 months and six days. Photo: David Horn
15. Paul Buckle: April 8, 2012
Age when appointed: 41 years, three months and 23 days. Photo: Jamie McDonald
16. Ricky Hill: July 10, 2000
Age when appointed: 41 years, four months and five days. Photo: Pete Norton
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