Luton part company with manager Graeme Jones it has been announced on Friday afternoon with the club 23rd in the Championship table.
The former Everton, Wigan and West Brom assistant, who was appointed in May 2019, has had his contract terminated “by mutual agreement”.
The Hatters statement read: “Luton Town have today come to a mutual agreement with Graeme Jones on the termination of his contract as first-team manager.
“Given the current circumstances affecting not only football but the world as whole, the Club are taking an early move to restructure in order to reduce its cost base and to create efficiencies within the football department.
“As a result of amicable discussions, Graeme and the board of directors have agreed terms upon which he will leave his role with immediate effect.
“The board would like to place on record their thanks to Graeme for his efforts over the last twelve months. We wish him and his family well during these difficult times for everyone, and in his future career.
“Assistant manager Gary Brabin, first-team coach Inigo Idiakez and technical goalkeeping coach Imanol Etxeberria have also had their contracts terminated with immediate effect. We would like to thank all three for their service to the club and wish them all well for the future.
“When we have more concrete knowledge about the recommencement of the 2019-20 season or the start of 2020-21, we will then reconsider our position with regards to the football management structure. Meanwhile, applications for any of the positions will not be considered or reviewed at this time.
“In the interim period, chief recruitment officer Mick Harford will act as a relationship manager between the board, staff and the playing squad on football matters.
“The Club will be making no further comment at this stage as everyone continues to battle with the challenges of the coronavirus.”
Fans reacted in shock after hearing that Luton part company with manager Graeme Jones…
— joe (@joe_hilt2nd) April 24, 2020
What the fuck
— Cam (@CamLTFC1) April 24, 2020
He’s not picked up any points in the last month, not really a shock
— Gareth (@_Garethrobinson) April 24, 2020
Well shit this came out of nowhere ?
— Oh When The Town Podcast (@OhWhenTheTown) April 24, 2020
Understandable given he hasn’t won a game for weeks
— The Exiled Robin (@TheExiledRobin) April 24, 2020
?? This close to breaking my fast ?
— R i z w a a n (@RizwaanAkhtar91) April 24, 2020
no surprise really. when was the last time we won a game ? ?
— mike thomasⓂ️ (@mikejt67) April 24, 2020
This seems enormously harsh!
— SWFC one stop shop (@OneSwfc) April 24, 2020
Why is anyone celebrating this? Whether you respect him as a manager or not, this shows that the club is facing some drastic financial difficulties
— Ollie B (@Ollie2509) April 24, 2020
There has to be something more to this or at least a very very valid reason. Absolutely gutted
— Paul Scott (@paulscott76) April 24, 2020
No fan of GJ but I didnt see this coming.
— David Gentle??????? Pearcey(1962-2006) (@DgGentle) April 24, 2020
Announce Nathan Jones
— Louis Stagg (@dinglouis_) April 24, 2020
Very shocked that you’ve done this. If it’s not a football decision then it screams financial panic, and that’s not a good look if you are also asking people to renew season tickets. If it is a football decision, then to do this after our recent good form is very weird.
— Sam Watt (@SamWatt111) April 24, 2020
— Anthony (@AnthonyJHayward) April 24, 2020
Nathan incoming ?
— Daren Aylward (@scoobytc) April 24, 2020
— Curtis (@CurtisSCFC) April 24, 2020
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