David James set to take first English managerial job at Luton Town
The former Liverpool and Manchester City goalkeeper has previously worked as a player-manager in India
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David James is expected to be named the new manger of Luton Town after attending the club’s Ely Way training ground on Wednesday.
The former Liverpool, Manchester City and Portsmouth goalkeeper is ready to take his first managerial job in England after spending the last 18 months working at Kenilworth Road, gaining practical coaching experience while completing his Uefa A-licence.
James, a boyhood Luton fan, is now the main contender to replace John Still, who was dismissed from the club earlier this month. The Hatters had lost four consecutive games and dropped as low as 17th at the time of the 65-year-old’s sacking.
The ex-England international has already enjoyed a brief stint in management, taking charge of Indian Super League team Kerala Blasters on a player-manager basis.
James took the club, founded by former Indian cricket captain Sachin Tendulkar, to the league’s championship play-off final in 2014, losing 1-0 to Atletico de Kolkata.
He was present at Kenilworth Road on Boxing Day to watch their 2-0 defeat against Wycombe Wanderers. According to the Daily Mail, the club’s players have said they would support the 43-year-old’s appointment if it were to be confirmed.
In 2014, James, who reportedly earned £20 million over the course of his 25-year playing career, declared himself bankrupt.
Luton, currently directed by caretaker boss Andy Awford, sit 14th in League Two, 14 points clear of the two-place relegation zone.
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