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Month: August 2024

Bears were just some of the animals who had their vital statistics recorded at Whipsnade Zoo’s 2024 annual weigh in
News

The weight is over for zoo’s ‘huge scale operation’ to protect threatened species

August 22, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on The weight is over for zoo’s ‘huge scale operation’ to protect threatened species

Reticulated giraffes and European brown bears were amongst the animals having their vital statistics measured as part of Whipsnade Zoo’s annual weigh.  Recorded in a global database, the weights and measurements collected will enable zookeepers […]

Luton transfer news

Edwards says Cardiff defender signing ‘shows our intent’

August 21, 2024 James Cunliffe 1

Luton have signed Cardiff City  centre-half Mark McGuinness in a deal understood to be in the region of an initial £6million, though the fee, which will have add-ons, is officially undisclosed.  Subject to international clearance, it […]

Rob Edwards
Luton transfer news

Luton sign midfielder as Edwards reveals ‘our challenge’

August 20, 2024 James Cunliffe 10

Luton have signed midfielder Liam Walsh on a permanent deal after he was released by Swansea.  The 26-year-old has been training with the Hatters for the last three weeks and boss Rob Edwards said last […]

Luton transfer news

Luton close in on Cardiff defender as ex-Wales ace gives ‘throwback’ assessment

August 20, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton close in on Cardiff defender as ex-Wales ace gives ‘throwback’ assessment

Luton are close to completing a deal for Cardiff City’s Mark McGuinness, with the defender expected to have a medical.  The former Arsenal centre half has been a top summer transfer target and the Bluebirds […]

Main 05
Luton transfer news

Luton eye transfer swoop for German midfielder

August 20, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton eye transfer swoop for German midfielder

Luton Town are aiming to bring Mainz 05 midfielder Tom Krauß to Kenilworth Road. The defensive minded 23-year-old is deemed surplus to requirements at the Bundesliga side, despite signing from RB Leipzig last summer in […]

a person holding hula hoop
Sport

Free sport day to show ‘physical activity doesn’t have to be boring or a punishment’

August 19, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Free sport day to show ‘physical activity doesn’t have to be boring or a punishment’

Luton Council will be hosting a community sport and physical activity day in St George’s Square on Saturday 7 September, to encourage residents to be more active. The event, from from 11am to 3pm, will […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match reaction

‘I think it’s mental’ – Edwards bemused at time-wasting card before Kaminski red

August 17, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘I think it’s mental’ – Edwards bemused at time-wasting card before Kaminski red

Luton boss Rob Edwards called Thomas Kaminski’s sending off “mental” after a the goalkeeper was booked for time-wasting before getting his marching orders.  His sending off on 31 minutes, for hacking down two Portsmouth players, […]

Teden Mengi
Luton match reaction

Portsmouth 0 Luton 0: Kaminski sees red but ten-man Town impress

August 17, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Portsmouth 0 Luton 0: Kaminski sees red but ten-man Town impress

Ten-man Luton earned their first point of the season with a resolute rearguard at Portsmouth after Thomas Kaminski was sent off with 60 minutes remaining. When the Belgian raced recklessly outside of his penalty area, […]

Andros Townsend
Luton transfer news

Townsend on brink of Turkey transfer as Edwards explains reason for exit

August 16, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Townsend on brink of Turkey transfer as Edwards explains reason for exit

Andros Townsend is on the verge of a move to Turkish side Antalyaspor with Luton boss Rob Edwards saying it’s a move that may help prolong the former England international’s career – though there could […]

Rob Edwards
Luton transfer news

Edwards set to make contract call on ex-Swansea ace that’s been training with Luton

August 16, 2024 James Cunliffe 1

Rob Edwards is keen to make a decision on whether to sign midfielder Liam Walsh as soon as possible while the former Swansea man is training with Luton.  The 26-year-old was pictured sitting next to […]

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