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Matt Bloomfield
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Bloomfield urges Luton to harness expectation ahead of stern Peterborough test

August 9, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Bloomfield urges Luton to harness expectation ahead of stern Peterborough test

Matt Bloomfield says Luton must embrace the heightened expectations on them this season as they prepare for their first away trip this season, at Peterborough United this afternoon. The Hatters boss believes the club’s rise […]

On his Hatters debut, Nahki Wells was involved in the own goal that saw Luton beat AFC Wimbledon 1-0 in the first game of the League One season. Town boss Matt Bloomfield is keeping an "open mind" on signing more attackers
Luton transfer news

Luton keeping ‘open mind’ on more firepower after Tovide transfer deal collapse

August 8, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

Matt Bloomfield says Luton Town remain open to adding attacking reinforcements before the end of the transfer window – and admits the club have had to act early in some areas while staying reactive in […]

Matt Bloomfield talking to Sky Sports before Luton's League One opening win against AFC Wimbledon
Luton match preview

Bloomfield says Luton are still evolving ahead of tough test at Peterborough

August 8, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Bloomfield says Luton are still evolving ahead of tough test at Peterborough

Luton boss Matt Bloomfield has warned his side are still a work in progress as they prepare for a “real stern test” at Peterborough United tomorrow lunchtime. The Hatters kicked off their League One campaign […]

Jerry Yates scored the winner against Huddersfield
Luton Town news

New Luton signings Bramall and Yates short of full fitness ahead of Peterborough clash

August 7, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

Saturday’s trip to Peterborough United may come too soon for Luton’s two latest signings, Cohen Bramall and Jerry Yates, as they continue to build match fitness following late arrivals at Kenilworth Road. Both players were […]

Marvelous Nakamba
Luton Town news

Bloomfield explains Nakamba situation after ‘slow pre-season’

August 7, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Bloomfield explains Nakamba situation after ‘slow pre-season’

Boss Matt Bloomfield has confirmed that Marvelous Nakamba is still some way off being ready for first-team action despite the experienced midfielder making his first appearance in almost four months for Luton’s under-21 yesterday. The […]

Lamine Fanne
Luton transfer news

‘We don’t need to sell’ – Luton stand firm over exits amid transfer interest in Fanne

August 6, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

Boss Matt Bloomfield has insisted that Luton Town are under no pressure to sell players amid reported transfer interest in midfielder Lamine Fanne. The Spaniard – who through concussion only featured in the first game […]

Matt Bloomfield
Luton transfer news

Bloomfield tight-lipped on Tovide transfer link but Luton business not done yet

August 6, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

Luton manager Matt Bloomfield would not be drawn on reports linking the club with a move for Colchester United striker Samson Tovide – but he admits there will likely still be movement in and out […]

Lasse Nordås heads the ball
Luton transfer news

Bloomfield urges patience with Nordås as Luton work on striker’s development

August 6, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Bloomfield urges patience with Nordås as Luton work on striker’s development

Luton boss Matt Bloomfield has underlined his commitment to developing Lasse Nordås but says the young Norwegian forward is still adapting to the demands of English football. The 23-year-old, who joined from FK Bodø/Glimt in […]

A Q&A with writer and director Daniel Ellerby at Bute Street Festival
Festivals

Film and art festival prepares for last showing as organisers announce hiatus

July 25, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Film and art festival prepares for last showing as organisers announce hiatus

A well-loved celebration of film, art and performance, will hold its final festival next week before a planned two-year hiatus. Now in its seventh year, Bute Street Festival has carved out a space for joy, […]

Matt Bloomfield
Luton Town news

New Hatters signing in surgery blow as Bloomfield explains setback

July 24, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on New Hatters signing in surgery blow as Bloomfield explains setback

New Luton Town new signing Hakeem Odoffin will miss the first few months of the season and will undergo an operation to correct a medical issue that has prevented him from featuring in any of […]

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