The Lutonian
  • Home
  • News
  • Hatters
    • Luton Town news
    • Transfer news
    • Match previews
    • Match reports
    • Opinion
    • Interviews
    • Features
  • Sport
    • Luton Town
    • Boxing
  • Culture
    • Music
    • Art
    • Film
    • Theatre
    • Things to do
  • Lifestyle
    • Food and drink
    • Parks and outdoors
Home2020December

Month: December 2020

Luton's Kenilworth Road stadium has not seen any action since the 1-1 draw with Stoke City on February 29
Luton Town news

Luton fans locked out of Bournemouth clash after Tier 3 virus rules imposed

December 17, 2020 Sportsdesk 1

Luton Town fans will be shut out of home matches once again and pubs and restaurants will be forced to shut after Bedfordshire was this morning plunged into the strictest Tier 3 of Coronavirus. The […]

James Collins
Luton match report

Middlesbrough 1 Luton 0: Lino ‘wilted’ under Boro protests to rule out Collins penalty, says Jones – report, reaction and ratings

December 16, 2020 James Cunliffe 2

Luton boss Nathan Jones said a linesman “changed his mind” and controversially disallowed a James Collins penalty equaliser because of Middlesbrough players’ protests, as Town suffered a frustrating defeat against ten men. How the officials […]

Neil Warnock
Luton match preview

Jones: I hope I can manage anywhere near the level of games Warnock’s had

December 16, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Jones: I hope I can manage anywhere near the level of games Warnock’s had

Nathan Jones was just eight years old when Neil Warnock got his first job as a football manager, but a 39-year legacy is something the Luton boss would like to emulate – let alone the Middlesbrough […]

Nathan Jones
Luton match preview

‘It doesn’t concern me,’ says Jones of away goal drought ahead of Boro clash

December 16, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘It doesn’t concern me,’ says Jones of away goal drought ahead of Boro clash

Nathan Jones is not worried by Luton’s three-game barren run on the road ahead of the trip to the Riverside Stadium this evening, as they aim to arrest that against a Middlesbrough side that has […]

Rhys Norrington-Davies applauds the Luton fans
Luton Town interviews

Jones hails Sheffield United trust over Wales ace stance and explains why Luton opted for loans

December 15, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Jones hails Sheffield United trust over Wales ace stance and explains why Luton opted for loans

Nathan Jones has hailed Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder for trusting Luton with Welsh international Rhys Norrington-Davies and for confirming he wants the full back to remain with the Hatters for the rest of the […]

Hat-trick hero James Collins is congratulated by Rhys Norrington-Davies
Luton Town news

Collins contract talks underway, confirms boss Jones

December 14, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Collins contract talks underway, confirms boss Jones

Contract talks are underway with hotshot James Collins, Luton boss Nathan Jones has confirmed, after the striker hit a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Preston on Saturday.  It was the forward’s fifth treble for […]

Luton fans at the victory over Norwich City on Saturday
Luton Town news

Hatters fans given hope as Luton avoids Tier 3 virus lockdown…for now

December 14, 2020 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Hatters fans given hope as Luton avoids Tier 3 virus lockdown…for now

Luton fans were given hope that they will still be able to attend football matches after Bedfordshire was not placed into Tier 3 Coronavirus restrictions.  The Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, this afternoon […]

Nathan Jones
Luton Town news

Jones urges ‘sensible progress’ as virus spike threatens to shut fans out of football again

December 14, 2020 James Cunliffe 2

Hatters boss Nathan Jones has called for “sensible progress” to save people’s livelihoods and allow fans to keep going to football matches as Luton faces the threat of being plunged into the strictest Tier 3 […]

James Collins with his hat-trick ball is congratulated by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Luton match reaction

‘I should’ve had more goals,’ says hat-trick hero Collins

December 14, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘I should’ve had more goals,’ says hat-trick hero Collins

Hat-trick hero James Collins admitted he should’ve scored more in the last three weeks, but that it didn’t play on his mind.  The Republic of Ireland striker fired a fabulous treble – his first ever […]

James Collins celebrates his second goal.
Luton match reaction

Luton 3 Preston 0: Jones hails best ever win as Collins hat-trick marks manager’s 200th game with 100th victory – report, reaction and ratings

December 12, 2020 James Cunliffe 5

Luton boss Nathan Jones hailed a James Collins hat-trick-inspired triumph over Preston as the best of his 200-game reign, marking his 100th victory.   It’s hard to see how his men could’ve given him a […]

Posts pagination

« 1 2 3 4 »

More Luton stories

  • Luton MPs Rachel Hopkins (left) and Sarah Owen.jpg
    News

    £40m funding boost announced for Marsh Farm and central Luton communities

    March 20, 2026 0
    Up to £40 million in government funding has been earmarked for two areas of Luton, with communities set to decide how the money is spent over the next decade. Central Luton and Marsh Farm will [...]
  • Olivia Lynn
    Music

    Luton singer wants to ‘put Luton on the map’ after performing at major country music festival

    March 16, 2026 0
    A country singer from Luton says she is determined to put the town “on the map for good reasons” after performing at one of the biggest events in the global country music calendar. Olivia Lynn, [...]
  • Myles Smith performing a free outdoor pop-up show in the Hat District on Bute Street
    Music

    ‘I hope I made you proud’ – Star Myles Smith wows Luton in homecoming pop-up show

    March 12, 2026 1
    Luton’s Brit Award-winning mega-selling pop star Myles Smith returned home last night to play a surprise pop-up show outdoors in the Hat District, insisting afterwards that he hopes he makes the town proud.  The ‘Stargazing’ [...]
  • Luton hosted Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2024 and is Stockwood Park is set to host a Party in the Park this year
    Music

    Luton to host major Party in the Park – biggest music event since Radio 1’s Big Weekend

    March 9, 2026 0
    A major new outdoor music event attracting 10,000 people is planned for Stockwood Park this year as part of celebrations marking 150 years since Luton became a borough. The Luton 150 Party in the Park, [...]
Articles you might have missed
  • Luton Pride festival cancelled as charity to close
    March 7, 2026 0
  • Work begins on £136m The Stage development set to transform gateway to Luton town centre
    March 5, 2026 0
  • SOS first aid night service returning to Luton town centre for major events
    March 5, 2026 0
  • Whipsnade Zoo’s brown bears gently wake from hibernation
    March 5, 2026 0
  • Watchdog report warns Power Court housing plans could change without £29.5m subsidy
    March 2, 2026 0
  • New ‘PlacePod’ hub launches in Luton to bring digital services closer to residents
    February 27, 2026 0
  • First look at the long-awaited lifts at Luton Station as work begins
    February 25, 2026 0
About The Lutonian

The Lutonian is a 21st century independent news desk for a modern, forward-thinking Luton.

We are here to report on the news, sport and culture that matters to you, with journalism by Lutonians for Lutonians.

Our town is changing for the better, so it’s time to start shouting about it while also celebrating more of the things, places and people that bring us together and make life worth living.

You don’t need to have been born here, you don’t need to live here, but if you carry Luton and, more importantly, its people in your heart, then you are a Lutonian and you are in the right place. Welcome.

Copyright © 2026 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes