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Jack Wilshere Loses Luton Home Debut as Mansfield Win 2-0

Wilshere cast the setback as the start of a rebuild, urging patience from supporters.

Overview

  • The League One match at Kenilworth Road came five days after his appointment as permanent manager.
  • Rhys Oates opened the scoring before half-time and Tyler Roberts converted a second-half penalty; Luton had earlier seen Nahki Wells’ spot-kick saved.
  • Wilshere said the performance mattered more than the result and called the defeat "the start of a journey," asking fans to "stick with us."
  • Home supporters gave him a warm reception, while visiting fans were reported to chant "You're getting sacked in the morning."
  • The defeat was Luton's sixth in the league, leaving them 14th and eight points off the play-offs ahead of a trip to Northampton Town next.