Ex-Premier League side name former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere, 33, as No1 choice to take over as manager amid struggles
JACK WILSHERE is reportedly Luton’s number one choice to take over as manager.
Former Arsenal star unemployed since leaving Norwich summer.
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Wilshere joined the Canaries as first team coach in October 2024 and oversaw the final two matches of the season as caretaker coach following the dismissal of Johannes Hoff Thorup, winning one and drawing one.
He missed out on the managerial job in favor of Liam Manning, but looks set to land his first managerial role.
Wilshere, 33, is Luton’s preferred choice to succeed Matt Bloomfield, who was sacked this week, according to the BBC.
Luton struggled League 1 this season with five defeats in their first 11 matches following consecutive relegations.
The Hatters are also said to be considering Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens for the role.
But they appear to be influenced by Wilshere, who spent more than two years in charge of Arsenal’s under-18s following his retirement in 2022.
The former England star led the U18s to the 2023 FA Youth Cup final, losing to West Ham.
That Gunners team included Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, who have since moved into the first team.
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Wilshere won 34 England caps and played 197 matches for Arsenal.
He also enjoyed loans at Bolton early in his career and later. Bournemouthand he joined West Ham from Arsenal in 2018 before returning to the Cherries and finally Danish side AGF.
He played under Arsène Wenger, Fabio Capello and Eddie Howe, before retiring at age 30 due to injury.