By BBC (Sports) | Created at 2025-01-09 14:21:44 | Updated at 2025-01-09 23:23:58
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Luton Town have sacked manager Rob Edwards following four straight defeats in the Championship.
The 42-year-old was appointed in November 2022 and steered The Hatters to promotion back to the top flight for the first time for over 30 years in 2023.
He remained at the helm despite relegation from the Premier League after just a single season, but a run of four straight defeats has left them 20th in the Championship.
Monday's 2-1 defeat at Queens Park Rangers was their 10th in a row away from home and they are just two places and two points above the relegation places.
"Rob has given us some of our greatest days to celebrate as Hatters," chief executive Gary Sweet said.
"The play-off final at Wembley and our season in the Premier League will live with us forever and in doing so Rob has earned himself a legendary status.
"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."
