Jones left the Hatters last week to take up the vacant managerial position at Southampton. O’Neil, who has been in temporary charge at Bournemouth since Scott Parker’s sacking at the end of August, has oversaw three wins, four draws and four defeats from 11 Premier League games in charge at the Vitality Stadium.

He also watched his side beat Everton 4-1 in the third round of the Carabao Cup last week to give him four victories in all competitions in charge. He made over 100 appearances for Boro between 2007 and 2011 and also had spells at Portsmouth, West Ham United and several other clubs during his playing career.

The 39-year-old made a handful of appearances for England's youth sides before retiring with Bolton Wanderes in 2019.

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Gary O'Neil, Interim Manager of AFC Bournemouth looks on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Everton FC at Vitality Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley has been named as the favourite to take over at Luton. The 44-year-old from Crewe started his coaching career in the academy at Liverpool and managed the first team on a handful of occasions before joining Blackpool in March of 2020.

In his first full season, the Tangerines won promotion via the League One play-offs and 12 months ago he signed a four-year contract extension, keeping him at Bloomfield Road until 2026.

Next Luton Town manager odds (correct as of 9.50am, October 14, 2022)

Neil Critchley - 6/4

Gary O'Neil – 3/1

Stephen Robinson – 5/1

Rob Edwards – 6/1

Mark Bonner – 9/1

Graham Alexander – 16/1

Mick Harford – 16/1

Chris Wilder – 20/1

Darren Ferguson – 20/1

Mark Warburton – 20/1

Ryan Lowe – 20/1

Steven Schumacher – 20/1

Next Luton Town manager: Ex-Middlesbrough and Portsmouth player among favourites as former Liverpool coach made top pick