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.
25. David Pleat (second spell): June 7, 1991
Age when appointed: 46 years, four months and 23 days. Photo: Hatters Heritage
26. Sam Bartram: July 18, 1960
Age when appointed: 46 years, five months and 26 days. Photo: Hatters Heritage
27. Nathan Jones (second spell): May 28, 2020.
Age when appointed: 47 years and five days. Photo: Liam Smith
28. Lennie Lawrence: December 21, 1995
Age when appointed: 48 years and nine days. Photo: Hatters Heritage
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