Nathan Jones faces an uphill struggle to keep the Hatters in the division, but will be hopeful that the 'new manager bounce' will give his side a lift once the season recommences. Here's how his career win record shapes up against every other current second tier coach.
9. Tony Mowbray - Blackburn Rovers
Current career win percentage: 42%. Best record: Celtic (51.1%). Worst record: Coventry City (34.2%). Photo: George Wood
10. Gerhard Struber - Barnsley
Current career win percentage: 43.2%. Best record: Wolfsberger AC (52.4%). Worst record: (34.8%). Photo: George Wood
11. Paul Cook - Wigan Athletic
Current career win percentage: 42.9. Best record: Portsmouth (48.6%). Worst record: Southport (17.9%). Photo: Nathan Stirk
12. Lee Bowyer - Charlton Athletic
Current career win percentage: 43%. Best record: Charlton Athletic (43%). Worst record: N/A. Photo: Lewis Storey