Rob Edwards leaves Luton by mutual agreement with club 20th in Championship after four straight defeats | OneFootball

Luton are on a run of 10 straight defeats away from home

Rob Edwards has left Luton by mutual consent after a poor run of form that has left the club fearing back-to-back relegations.

The Hatters are on a run of four straight defeats and have lost 10 matches in a row away from home, as they sit 20th in the Championship and only two points clear of the relegation zone.

Edwards was appointed in November 2022 and led the club to a first season in the top-flight for almost 30 years, but they were unable to retain their Premier League status.

It has proved a difficult season in trying to earn promotion straight back up and a defeat to QPR on Monday proved to be the end for Edwards, but the club paid tribute to the impact he had along with his coaching staff over the last two years.

A statement read: ‘They gave a generation of Luton Town supporters the greatest day of their lives at Wembley on 27th May 2023, completing the final leg of the rise from non-league football to the top-flight, and every Hatter will remain eternally grateful for that entry to the Club’s history books.

“On that day at the national stadium and then again four months into the Premier League campaign, at Bournemouth, Rob led with compassion and dignity in the wake of the two episodes which saw his captain, Tom Lockyer, collapse on a pitch with heart issues.

“We could have not wished for a better man to understand what it takes to be manager of Luton Town, one who acted as an ambassador for the club and community in the glare of the world’s media spotlight.”

Edwards’ assistants Paul Trollope and Richie Kyle remain at Luton for now and will take charge for this weekend’s FA Cup third round tie against Nottingham Forest.

Luton CEO Gary Sweet said the club had “genuinely come to a mutual conclusion” with Edwards, as it was decided change was needed to help the club move away from the drop zone.

Sweet said: “Results this season, especially away from home, have clearly not been acceptable and while we have supported Rob and his team in every possible way, we all felt that action was required to rectify this with 20 league matches still to play.

“It is typical of Rob’s humility that he also recognised this himself and leaves not just as a former manager, but as a trusted friend who has left his mark on every player and member of staff.

“Rob and his family will always be welcome visitors to Kenilworth Road. The door is always open. On behalf of the board, I would like to give him our heartfelt thanks for two years of tireless work and so many memories, wishing him every success for his future career.”