Mick Harford will remain in charge of League One leaders Luton Town until the end of the season.
Harford, who celebrates his sixtieth birthday today, was appointed caretaker manager in January following Nathan Jones departure to Stoke City.
The former Hatters striker has since guided them to five wins in a row. They currently sit six points clear at the top of the table and are unbeaten in their last nineteen league games.
If they can extend this run to twenty-games by avoiding defeat at Fleetwood on Saturday, they will break a fifty-year-old club record.
Chief executive Gary Sweet confirmed the club would look to make a longer-term appointment in the summer.
Luton fans were delighted with the birthday announcement. Here is a selection of their responses on social media.
Gaffer. Leader. Legend.
— RJH (@richyhardy) February 12, 2019
A great birthday present from the big man! Happy birthday, Mick.
— Keith Hayward (@haywain2002) February 12, 2019
That’s absolutely amazing and well deserved!! 😀🎉⚽️#COYH #MickyHarfordsBarmyArmy
— Lee Evans (@Lee_Evans22) February 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/comeonhatters/status/1095307137075560449
Sensible decision. Anyone who is interested in the job would have been crazy to come in until this season is over.
— Ian Coles (@IanC1959) February 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/LeoMcManus/status/1095306934574555136
https://twitter.com/JonnyHatter/status/1095296941909393408
https://twitter.com/ZionistVaughn/status/1095305557148340225
https://twitter.com/markjdear/status/1095305495634759680
