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Month: July 2019

Sarfraz Manzoor and Gurinder Chadha in Luton Cineworld signing the billboard poster of their film, Blinded By The Light
Film

Sarfraz Manzoor hopes Springsteen-inspired Luton flick brings film tourists to town

July 30, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Sarfraz Manzoor hopes Springsteen-inspired Luton flick brings film tourists to town

Writer Sarfraz Manzoor returned to his home town this evening (July 30) to watch the premiere of Blinded by the Light, the movie based on his life growing up in Luton, hoping it can provide […]

The Aldi leaflet delivered to Luton residents
Luton Town news

Hatters boosted after council reject Aldi plans for Gipsy Lane

July 30, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Hatters boosted after council reject Aldi plans for Gipsy Lane

Luton Councillors have voted to reject a planning application that would have seen an Aldi supermarket built on land next to Luton Town’s training ground that the club are keen to build an elite, domed, […]

Jacob Butterfield
Luton transfer news

Jacob Butterfield leaves Derby to join Luton

July 30, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Jacob Butterfield leaves Derby to join Luton

Midfielder Jacob Butterfield has joined Luton Town after having his Derby County contract cancelled by mutual agreement. The 29-year-old – who played for Town as a trialist in the 2-0 win over Maritimo in Portugal […]

An example of a domed, indoor training facility that Luton Town would like to build
Luton Town news

Councillors urged to reject Aldi plans that would threaten Hatters’ future

July 30, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Councillors urged to reject Aldi plans that would threaten Hatters’ future

Luton Councillors have been urged to follow a planning officer’s recommendation and reject an application for an Aldi supermarket next to Luton Town’s training ground where the club want to build an elite, domed, indoor […]

Graeme Jones
Luton transfer news

Vassell linked with Luton return as Jones ‘very hopeful’ of new signings

July 29, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Vassell linked with Luton return as Jones ‘very hopeful’ of new signings

Former Hatters striker Isaac Vassell has been linked with a move back to Kenilworth Road, while Town boss Graeme Jones has revealed he’s “very hopeful” of bringing in more reinforcements before the close of the […]

Graeme Jones
Luton match reaction

Five-goal hurt is harsh on Sluga, admits Jones

July 29, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Five-goal hurt is harsh on Sluga, admits Jones

It was hardly the home debut of dreams, but Luton boss Graeme Jones said club record signing Simon Sluga didn’t put a foot wrong despite conceding five goals against Norwich on Saturday. Signed for €1.5million, […]

Kazenga LuaLua
Luton transfer news

‘Middle man’ Jones refused to let LuaLua deal die

July 29, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘Middle man’ Jones refused to let LuaLua deal die

A deal to sign Kazenga LuaLua was revived because of Graeme Jones’ persistence, the Luton manger has revealed. Negotiations came to an end early in July with both the club and the forward announcing that […]

Ryan Tunnicliffe
Luton match reaction

We won’t face a team as good as Norwich, says Tunnicliffe

July 29, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on We won’t face a team as good as Norwich, says Tunnicliffe

Ryan Tunnicliffe believes that even though the Championship will be a step up in class for Luton, his new side won’t face many teams as good as Norwich City. The Canaries dished out a 5-1 […]

Graeme Jones
Luton match reaction

Norwich rout a ‘wake-up call’ says Hatters boss Jones

July 27, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Norwich rout a ‘wake-up call’ says Hatters boss Jones

Luton boss Graeme Jones admitted that the 5-1 pre-season defeat at home to Norwich City was a “wake-up call” for his side ahead of their Championship return against Middlesbrough on Friday.  The Hatters were two […]

Luton v Norwich
Luton match report

Hatters hit for five by Norwich as Drmic bags first half hat-trick

July 27, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Hatters hit for five by Norwich as Drmic bags first half hat-trick

Luton Town 1 Norwich City 5 Luton Town suffered a humbling pre-season defeat to Premier League-bound Norwich City as a first half Josip Drmic hat-trick did the damage ahead of their final friendly before the […]

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