(Reuters) - Luton Town's promotion bid hit a speed bump when Southampton prised away their beloved manager Nathan Jones earlier this season, but they have now returned the favour by taking the south-coast club's place in the Premier League.
Jones had led Luton to automatic promotion from League Two and even a Championship playoff semi-final in two spells but left in November when they were ninth, leaving Luton in a predicament.
The rest is history as Luton finished third in the Championship and qualified for the playoffs on the back of a 14-match unbeaten run. "It's nice for all the boys to step up today. I said in our huddle that it is time to be men and step up. We scored six out of six penalties in a high-pressure situation."Survival in the top flight would lead to a financial windfall of 290 million pounds according to Deloitte but Edwards is keeping his feet firmly planted on the ground, saying they will be 'sensible'."We realise it's going to be the biggest challenge ever.
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