'Luton needed to move on - and Edwards too'

Luton Town boss Rob Edwards left the club by mutual consent on Thursday, with the Bedfordshire side facing a second successive relegation battle.

His exit came after a run of four straight losses in the Championship that left them down in 20th place, just five points above bottom club Plymouth Argyle.

It has left bittersweet feelings among fans who saw the highs and lows of both promotion and relegation under the former Wales international.

While former midfielder Jobi McAnuff feels like the term "mutual" is not always accurate in the case of a departing manager, he does believe that saying goodbye to Edwards is one that truly does serve both parties.

"I think from Luton's perspective, it got to a point where they know they need to move on," McAnuff told the 72+ podcast.

"And for Rob - not to put words in other people's mouth - but I think, given his body language, it will be a relief to leave that particular environment and have an opportunity to step away and find himself again.

"Find that energy and that spark that clearly, from his demeanour, it feels like he's lost."

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