Former Hearts boss in next Luton Town manager reckoning as Russell Martin and Wayne Rooney in contenders list
Former Hearts boss in next Luton Town manager reckoning as Russell Martin and Wayne Rooney in contenders list.
Since leaving Tynecastle, the former Hearts head coach has not appeared in a game. A former Hearts head coach has been mentioned as one of the candidates to take over as manager of Luton Town.
The Hatters were in the Premier League just a few seasons ago after a fairytale rise through the EFL system, but they have since been relegated twice in a row.
They are presently in League One, and Matt Bloomfield has been sacked of his managerial duties, with Kenilworth Road being 11th in the table.
A 2-0 setback against Stevenage has brought his tenure to an end, and attention is now shifting to who will come next. BetVictor has provided the most recent odds on who could join the team, and Neil Critchley is one name touted in relation to the vacancy.
How did Neil Critchley do at Hearts?
He has not been in management since Hearts fired him in April, less than a year after taking over as head coach at Tynecastle.
The former Blackpool manager saw the Jambos floundering at the start of the season but was unable to get the squad going again, as Hearts finished in the bottom six. Critchley won 14 and lost 13 of his 35 matches as manager.
After a defeat to Dundee, only five points separated Hearts from Ross County, who were in the relegation play-offs and were subsequently relegated.
He said after the game, “I completely understand how frustrating it is to lose at home.” There is an expectation at this football club that I am more than comfortable with; I feel we can and will prove it over the next four games.
“I am confident in my abilities to bring the team and group forward, which will ideally lead to the club’s success next season. We lacked quality, composure, and a sense of belief in the second half.
We have four games remaining and are in a struggle. We must demonstrate the appropriate amount of application and fight to get ourselves out of this circumstance.”
Why did Luton Town sack Matt Bloomfield?
What happens next for Critchley is unknown, but he is listed as a 25/1 shot to land the Luton gig.
Russell Martin, fired by Rangers on Sunday, is one of the favourites at 8/1, while popular St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson is 16/1. England and Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney is ranked at the same odds as Luke Williams, Ian Evatt, and Richie Wellens.
A Luton statement read: “Luton Town Football Club has today parted ways with manager Matt Bloomfield.
Matt joined the Hatters from Wycombe Wanderers in January, and although supervising a run of only two defeats in 11 games leading up to the last day of the 2024/25 season, he was unable to prevent relegation from the Championship after defeat against West Bromwich Albion.
“Performances and results from the first 11 matches of the current League One season have fallen short of expectations, and the Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to relieve Matt, his assistant Richard Thomas, first team coach Lee Harrison, and first team analyst Ben Cirne of their duties.
The Board wishes to thank Matt, Richard, Lee, and Ben for their efforts at a difficult time for the Club, and best wishes for their future careers.”
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