RICHARD MONEY has left his job as Newcastle's academy chief to become manager of Blue Square Premier side Luton Town.

Former Walsall boss Money succeeds Mick Harford, who left Luton earlier in October.

"I'm looking forward to getting stuck in," said Money. "There's a great base to build on."

The Hatters have also appointed former Cambridge manager Gary Brabin as chief scout, while caretaker boss Alan Neilsen stays on as assistant manager.