Ex-Hatter Alexander appointed Motherwell boss while Watson takes over at Blues

Former Luton player Graham Alexander has been named as the new manager of Scottish Premier League side Motherwell.

The 49-year-old replaces another ex-Hatter, Stephen Robinson, who resigned last month, and will be joined by long-term assistant Chris Lucketti.

Alexander moved to Kenilworth Road in 1995 from Scunthorpe United, going on to play 183 times and score 17 goals for the club, before joining Preston North End, where he featured in over 350 games, also playing for Burnley.

On retiring, the Scotland international was appointed Fleetwood boss and has also been in charge of Scunthorpe United and Salford City, leaving the latter in October of last year.

Speaking to Well's official website, Alexander said: "I am delighted to have been handed this role at a great club.

"People will get to understand the hard work I put in, along with my staff and players. I have always brought that to every club, as a player and a manager.

“It’s something different, it is something I am really excited about.

"I have been a manager now for seven to eight years, and had success with the three clubs I’ve been at, but this is out of my comfort zone.

"I’m someone who is up for a challenge, and I will get that here.

“I spoke to Stephen Robinson, as we played together at Preston, he said nothing but good things.

"That together with what I heard from the board meant it was a challenge I wanted to take on.

“The board have made clear what they see as success for Motherwell, and I want to exceed those expectations.

Motherwell chairman Jim McMahon added: “We are delighted to have chosen Graham to be our next manager.

“The calibre of candidates for the role was high, as were the qualities shown by those we interviewed.

“Graham has demonstrated to us he is the man to take us forward. He fits the profile of what we expect a Motherwell manager to be.

“He is dynamic, he is hungry, he will lead from the front and shares in our belief of developing talent.

"He also has a track record of success, leading clubs to promotions and cup finals.”

Meanwhile, another former Hatter, Kevin Watson, has been appointed manager of National League South side Billericay Town.

The 47-year-old made 11 appearances for Luton after joining in 2008 and has previously managed Bishop's Stortford and Ebbsfleet.

After the announcement, Watson tweeted: "Just want to say a big thank you to the @BTFC board for choosing me to be the clubs new manager.

"To be selected ahead of some very good people is quite humbling.

"The messages of support already have been amazing.

"I can assure all the supporters that we will work as hard as we can to make this season as successful as we can.

"Thank you once again for your support and I look forward to meeting you all when circumstances allow."