Luton Town supporters ought to be very excited with Gary Sweet's Matt Bloomfield decision | OneFootball

Luton Town fans should be very excited by the appointment of Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield.

Luton Town have pounced to secure the services of Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield, in a gut-wrenching move for Chairboys fans.

The 40-year-old arrived at Adams Park in 2003 as a young lad from Ipswich Town. He would go on to establish himself as a Wycombe legend, offering 18 years of service to the Buckinghamshire outfit. He was forced to retire in 2022, after sustaining a head injury against Exeter City. This saw the Chairboys favourite take up a role on Gareth Ainsworth's coaching staff, before heading to Colchester United for his first gig in senior management.

When Ainsworth departed Wycombe in February 2023, Bloomfield made an emotional return to Adams Park, replacing the QPR-bound manager. Whilst his first year in charge of the club was a turbulent ride, 'Mr Wycombe' learned from his mistakes, which continued to develop him as a manager. Since January 2024, the Blues have been in fine form, reaching a Wembley final and flying up the league table.

Now competing for promotion, Bloomfield has decided that it's now the right time to try his hand elsewhere, leaving behind the club where he's been adored for the past 21 years. The ex-captain truly was the figurehead of Wycombe Wanderers, and it's heartbreaking to see him in another club's colours.

Displaying all the characteristics of what it meant to be Wycombe, it was hard to imagine anyone other than Bloomfield at the helm for the long-term future. However, Chairboys fans must now stomach the news that it won't be the case. But for Luton, Gary Sweet has secured an exciting new era in the club's future.

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Undoubtedly, this will be the ex-Wycombe boss' toughest career challenge yet, as he is yet to venture into the Championship. The Hatters sit 20th in the second tier, following a dismal first half of the campaign under Rob Edwards. With the Bedfordshire side coming down from the Premier League, nobody could've foreseen this slump.

The priority for the new Luton boss will be securing the club's Championship status. The threat of relegation could realistically be on the table, so Bloomfield needs to hit the ground running. If you look at his early records at both Colchester and Wycombe, they suggest it does take time for him to click, but of course, this isn't guaranteed to be replicated at Luton.

If the new gaffer manages to steady the ship, the summer will be a highly exciting time for Town supporters. During his time at Wycombe, Bloomfield proved to be very shrewd with his recruitment, unearthing gems like Joe Low, who went on to become an essential player for the Chairboys. With the budget Luton can offer him, the 40-year-old can flex his muscles in recruitment, bringing in players to fit his system.

Not only off the pitch does Bloomfield excel, but his brand of football is very attacking-focused and enjoyable to watch. This is something that has developed over the last two seasons at Adams Park and won't be an instant transition. However, his Wycombe side scored over 100 goals in 2024, so when he gets the Hatters firing, it could yield stunning results.

Sweet may have pulled off a real coup in landing Wycombe boss

Wycombe have been the story of the season so far, fighting right at the top of League One on a budget which is nowhere near the size of their promotion rivals. Whilst Bloomfield departing isn't guaranteed to rip the wheels off the promotion charge, losing such a popular man will undoubtedly have a ripple effect on everyone associated with the club.

But for Luton, this could be a serious coup from Sweet. There has been no shortage of interest in the 40-year-old over the last few months from Championship rivals, who view him as one of the most exciting up-and-coming managers in English football. To be able to poach him before any other clubs is a massive statement of intent, clearly showing that Sweet put plenty of thought into the next appointment.

Of course, the move does come with risk, but Bloomfield has shown this season that he's deserving of the step up. His adaptability and willingness to try new things will aid Luton massively, as they are in desperate need of improvements on the pitch. Whilst it may take some time to bed in, the UEFA Pro Licence coach will learn each week and continue to adapt to any challenges he may face.

If Bloomfield shows the same levels of consistency and excellence at Kenilworth Road as he did at Adams Park, the Luton boss could be in for a very exciting career in management. Whilst it's heartache for Wycombe, it's the beginning of a very exciting new chapter for Luton.