Next Luton Manager Odds: Why The Hatters should go all out for Neil Critchley

Next Luton Manager Odds: Why The Hatters should go all out for Neil Critchley is written on Friday 11th November 2022.

Nathan Jones left Luton Town for Southampton. Gab Sutton believes Neil Critchley is the best candidate to replace him.

After Nathan Jones' departure, Luton Town are looking for a new manager. Neil Critchley is the favourite to replace him. Lutts returned to the Football League in the previous year after five years in non-league wilderness.

Critchley took over from Simon Grayson at Blackpool in Spring 2020. The following season, his side started slowly through injuries but once they got key players back, they were one of the form sides in League One and won promotion via the Play-Offs. Luton don't have the money to buy proven Championship players, but they need a manager who can maximize their resources and deliver results against the odds.

Luton finished in the top six last season because of their pressing style. Neil Critchley's Blackpool side were well-structured and well organised. Luton need a Head Coach who can teach their players how to press. Critchy is a good candidate.   Lutts are the favourite to appoint him as their next manager.

Neil Critchley is the favourite to become the next Luton manager. Rob Edwards has a set 3-4-1-2 formation and an idealistic style of play. Nathan Jones used a fluid, possession-based diamond system with attacking full-backs and heavy rotations in midfield. Linton have had their successes in the EFL in different ways. They won promotion from League Two and the title in League One. Lutts are currently in Championship. The team is currently 11th in table. Their current squad is versatile. Henri Lansbury, Harry Cornick and Amari’i Bell could play in a 4-3-5 formation.

Jones is an incredibly passionate and animated manager. Neil Critchley is calmer and more reserved. Critchy is known for fistpumping in front of the fans.

Critchley has excellent experience in the game. He has made 38 signings in his second spell in charge. 25 of them have come from other EFL clubs. Only Elliot Thorpe has signed from Tottenham. Critchly has used the loan market to bring in players from the big six. Daniel Ballard from Arsenal, Ben Woodburn from Liverpool, Ellis Simms from Everton, Tyreece John-Jules fromArsenal and Dujon Sterling from Chelsea were all loaned to Luton.

Critchley is one of just 16 people in world football to have acquired UEFA’s elite coaching badge. He has the numbers for Jurgen Klopp, Brendan Rodgers and Steve Holland.