Walsall have confirmed that Interim Assistant Head Coach Chris Powell has left the club after just two weeks to take up an opportunity elsewhere.Powell made the move to the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium in late September, following the news that Gary Waddock was due to undergo surgery on an injures ankle and would require several months of rehab.
However, after just a couple of weeks, 56-year-old Powell, who amassed a wealth of experience both as a player and as a coach, having managed almost 300 matches with the likes of Charlton Athletic, Huddersfield Town and Southend United, has agreed to join another club.
Confirmed via their official website, League One strugglers Luton Town has confirmed that Powell will join former Arsenal and West Ham United midfielder Jack Wilshere's backroom team, with Walsall FC issuing a statement, wishing him all the best.
WALSALL FC STATEMENT
We can confirm that Chris Powell has left the Saddlers to join Luton Town as Assistant Manager.
Powell recently joined the club on an interim basis but will leave the Pallet-Track Stadium with immediate effect to take up his new role at Kenilworth Road.
We would like to thank Chris for his efforts during his time with us and wish him well for the future.
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