Newell appointed Hatters boss

Mike Newell has been appointed the new manager of Luton Town after winning an “incredibly close” poll of fans, players, shareholders and season-ticket holders, as well as the club’s board.

The former Hartlepool manager and ex-Luton striker agreed a two-year contract with the club after beating off competition from Joe Kinnear and Steve Cotterill on a three-man shortlist.