'The right time for me to move on'

Rob Edwards has released a statement in the past few minutes after he left Luton Town, thanking a number of people at the club.

"It's been a privilege to manage Luton Town Football Club, but now is the right time for me to move on, for the club and me.

"I would like to thank Gary Sweet and the board for giving me the opportunity and for their support. To all the amazing staff in the offices, at the stadium and at the training ground, thank you, you've been incredible and I will miss you," he said.

"Thank you to all the staff in the academy for their support and hard work. You're doing brilliant things, it's been a pleasure for me to have been able to give debuts to Joe, Zack and Josh. There are some really top young talent at the club.

"Thanks to Mick, Kev and Kev, Pilks, Jaz, Thommo, the analysts, the groundsmen, the medical team, the media team, Rob and the kitchen staff, Nicky Toone, Les - I'll miss our very early chats at the gate! Dan the man, our brilliant coach driver, keep the darts practice going!

"Richie and Paul, thank you both. I couldn't do it without you! You're both so special."