Stoke City have appointed Luton Town coach Nathan Jones as their new manager after the sacking of Gary Rowett, the Championship club (tier-two) said on Wednesday.

Jones led Luton to promotion from the fourth division last season and the club are in the hunt to go up again this year, sitting second in League One.

The 45-year-old Welshman will take over from Rowett, who was dismissed on Tuesday after a run of one win in six matches across all competitions for the club relegated from the Premier League last season.

"Nathan is an incredibly driven and passionate individual and we are delighted to have secured his services for Stoke City," Stoke owners John Coates and Peter Coates said in a statement.

"We have been following Nathan's career for some time and when we met him were hugely impressed with his clear vision as to how he will achieve success at Stoke."

Before taking over at Luton, Jones worked as assistant manager at Brighton &amp; Hove Albion under Oscar Garcia and first-team coach under both Sami Hyypia and Chris Hughton.

Jones arrives at the bet365 stadium after the Stoke agreed a compensation package with Luton.

The Staffordshire-based club were expected to make a swift return to the Premier League having spent the last 10 seasons in the top division, finishing ninth for three straight seasons from 2013-14.

However, the poor form that saw Stoke relegated has spilled over in the second division as they slipped to 14th in the standings after eight wins in 26 matches.

Jones' first game in charge at Stoke will be a league trip to Brentford on Saturday.

Stoke City have appointed Luton Town coach Nathan Jones as their new manager after the sacking of Gary Rowett, the Championship club (tier-two) said on Wednesday.

Stoke City have appointed Luton Town coach Nathan Jones as their new manager after the sacking of Gary Rowett, the Championship club (tier-two) said on Wednesday. Jones led Luton to promotion from the fourth division last season and the club are in the hunt to go up again this year, sitting second in League One. The 45-year-old Welshman will take over from Rowett, who was dismissed on Tuesday after a run of one win in six matches across all competitions for the club relegated from the Premier League last season. "Nathan is an incredibly driven and passionate individual and we are delighted to have secured his services for Stoke City," Stoke owners John Coates and Peter Coates said in a statement. "We have been following Nathan's career for some time and when we met him were hugely impressed with his clear vision as to how he will achieve success at Stoke." Before taking over at Luton, Jones worked as assistant manager at Brighton & Hove Albion under Oscar Garcia and first-team coach under both Sami Hyypia and Chris Hughton. Jones arrives at the bet365 stadium after the Stoke agreed a compensation package with Luton. The Staffordshire-based club were expected to make a swift return to the Premier League having spent the last 10 seasons in the top division, finishing ninth for three straight seasons from 2013-14. However, the poor form that saw Stoke relegated has spilled over in the second division as they slipped to 14th in the standings after eight wins in 26 matches. Jones' first game in charge at Stoke will be a league trip to Brentford on Saturday.

Stoke City appoint Luton boss Nathan Jones as new manager

Stoke City have sacked manager Gary Rowett with immediate effect after eight months in charge, the English Championship (second-tier) club announced on Tuesday.

The decision comes from the Stoke hierarchy after a run of one win in six matches across all competitions.

Rowett left Derby County to join Stoke in the close-season as the club eyed an immediate return to the Premier League having been relegated after 10 years in the top division, where they had mostly been a comfortable mid-table team.

However, instead of dominating England's second-tier, Stoke's struggles have continued as they have won just eight of their 26 league fixtures.

"Stoke City have terminated the contract of manager Gary Rowett," the club said in a statement.

"Members of his immediate coaching staff have also left the bet365 Stadium.

"The club would like to thank Gary and his staff for their efforts over the past eight months.

"A new managerial appointment will be made as swiftly as possible but in the meantime Rory Delap, Kevin Russell and Andy Quy will take charge of first-team affairs."

Stoke City, currently 14th in the second division, visit Brentford on Saturday.

Stoke City have sacked manager Gary Rowett with immediate effect after eight months in charge, the English Championship (second-tier) club announced on Tuesday. The decision comes from the Stoke hierarchy after a run of one win in six matches across all competitions.

Stoke City have sacked manager Gary Rowett with immediate effect after eight months in charge, the English Championship (second-tier) club announced on Tuesday. The decision comes from the Stoke hierarchy after a run of one win in six matches across all competitions. Rowett left Derby County to join Stoke in the close-season as the club eyed an immediate return to the Premier League having been relegated after 10 years in the top division, where they had mostly been a comfortable mid-table team. However, instead of dominating England's second-tier, Stoke's struggles have continued as they have won just eight of their 26 league fixtures. "Stoke City have terminated the contract of manager Gary Rowett," the club said in a statement. "Members of his immediate coaching staff have also left the bet365 Stadium. "The club would like to thank Gary and his staff for their efforts over the past eight months. "A new managerial appointment will be made as swiftly as possible but in the meantime Rory Delap, Kevin Russell and Andy Quy will take charge of first-team affairs." Stoke City, currently 14th in the second division, visit Brentford on Saturday.

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