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Andros Townsend hold Tom Lockyer's shirt after the final whistle against Newcastle - a win that he and Luton dedicated to the captain who is recovering after suffering a cardiac arrest on the ptich at Bournemouth
Luton match reaction

‘I didn’t think I’d see these days again,’ says Andros after two-year goal wait ends

December 24, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘I didn’t think I’d see these days again,’ says Andros after two-year goal wait ends

Andros Townsend joked that his winner against Newcastle was only the second time he’s headed the football, but admitted it’s a “blessing” to play for Luton as he didn’t think he’d ever play or score […]

Ross Barkley
Luton match reaction

Barkley backs new ‘blend’ with Sambi and says Arsenal ace will only geet better

December 24, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Barkley backs new ‘blend’ with Sambi and says Arsenal ace will only geet better

Ross Barkley has backed Albert Sambi Lokonga to get even better after he formed a formidable fledgling partnership with the Arsenal loanee in a dominant 1-0 win over Newcastle United.  The Belgian and the Liverpudlian […]

Andros Townsend hold aloft Tom Lockyer's shirt in celebration after scoring the winning goal against Newcaslte
Luton match reaction

Luton 1 Newcastle 0: ‘Proud’ Edwards ‘an emotional wreck’ after win for Lockyer

December 23, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton 1 Newcastle 0: ‘Proud’ Edwards ‘an emotional wreck’ after win for Lockyer

In the most difficult of weeks for Luton Town, a 1-0 win against Newcastle United embodied everything special about their stricken captain Tom Lockyer and this gutsy club.  ‘Do it for Locks’ was the call […]

Rob Edwards shows his appreciation to fans
Luton match preview

Edwards happy for Hatters to harness emotions over Lockyer in Newcastle clash

December 23, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Edwards happy for Hatters to harness emotions over Lockyer in Newcastle clash

Rob Edwards says he is happy for his Hatters to use their emotions on the pitch in the wake of captain Tom Lockyer’s cardiac arrest, saying it can bring out the best in his players.  […]

Tom Lockyer
Luton Town news

Lockyer ’embodies this football club’ – Edwards urges celebration against Newcastle

December 22, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Lockyer ’embodies this football club’ – Edwards urges celebration against Newcastle

Rob Edwards has called on Luton fans to turn the Newcastle game into a celebration that Tom Lockyer is “well and recovering” after suffering a cardiac arrest. The Hatters captain collapsed on the pitch at […]

Elijah Adebayo celebrates his goal against Manchester City, which put Luton 1-0 ahead of the European champions
Luton Town news

Adebayo can match old Harford record as Edwards explains Morris goal drought

December 16, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Adebayo can match old Harford record as Edwards explains Morris goal drought

If Elijah Adebayo scores against Bournemouth today he’ll be the first Luton player to score in three consecutive top-flight games since Mick Harford, 31 years ago, with boss Rob Edwards saying the club legend is […]

Elijah Adebayo rises to head Luton into the lead against Manchester City
Luton match reaction

Luton 1 Man City 2: ‘Maybe we’re starting to change the narrative,’ says Edwards

December 10, 2023 James Cunliffe 1

Pride and disappointment has been the measure a week where the Hatters have run the Premier League leaders and champions close and just come up short, but boss Rob Edwards believes the narrative is changing […]

Ross Barkley is congratulated by Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu after his goal against Arsenal
Luton Town interviews

Barkley explains ‘connection’ with Hatters fans amid best ever Luton player praise

December 8, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Barkley explains ‘connection’ with Hatters fans amid best ever Luton player praise

Ross Barkley says he’s “sharp” and feels a “connection” with Luton fans – with some even calling the midfielder the best player they’ve ever seen in a Luton shirt.  The England international, who signed on […]

Ross Barkley is devestated by the last-gasp defeat to Arsenal
Luton match reaction

Gunners winner a ‘killer’ but Barkley says Luton working to ‘iron out’ mistakes

December 6, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Gunners winner a ‘killer’ but Barkley says Luton working to ‘iron out’ mistakes

Ross Barkley admitted Arsenal’s late, late winner was a “killer” but ruled out a lack of focus and said Luton are working hard to avoid similar mistakes.  It was the second time in three home […]

Andros Townsend takes on Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior
Luton match reaction

Townsend ‘proud and devastated’ by Arsenal late, late show

December 6, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Townsend ‘proud and devastated’ by Arsenal late, late show

Andros Townsend admitted he was “proud and devastated” as Luton ran Arsenal close but suffered a last-gasp 4-3 defeat last night.  The midfielder had to watch the finale from the dugout after he was substituted, […]

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