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Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu wins the ball in the derby clash against Watford
Luton match reaction

Pelly finally gives Watford verdict of ‘crazy’ day, ‘Harry Potter buses’ and ‘electric’ fans

April 12, 2023 James Cunliffe 42

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu has played in four different divisions for Luton and been part of so much success across nine glorious years, but even for the midfielder, the derby day victory over Watford was a day […]

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu celebrates the first of his brace against Blackpool with Alfie Doughty
Luton match reaction

Luton 3 Blackpool 1: Edwards hails two-goal Pelly as Town come through ‘dangerous’ game

April 10, 2023 James Cunliffe 29

Rob Edwards praised two-goal Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu as Luton came from behind in what the manager earmarked as a “dangerous” game against Championship basement boys Blackpool.  Last time at Kenilworth Road was one for the ages […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match reaction

Millwall 0 Luton 0: Edwards hails ‘big point’ as Town move up to third

April 7, 2023 James Cunliffe 18

Rob Edwards’ claim of a “big point” at play-off rivals Millwall was justified after Burnley beat Middlesbrough to win promotion and keep Luton third in the Championship.  The Hatters leapfrogged Boro with their earnings from […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match preview

Edwards reveals post-Watford words that show Luton won’t be ‘sloppy’ at Millwall

April 6, 2023 James Cunliffe 14

Rob Edwards does not believe Luton will suffer a comedown at Millwall after derby delight over Watford, because of what his Luton players were saying in the dressing room straight after beating their arch-rivals.  Town […]

Jordan Clark
Luton match preview

Edwards ‘not playing games’ over Clark as Pelly style surprise unlikely at Millwall

April 6, 2023 James Cunliffe 38

Jordan Clark is expected to miss the Millwall match with Luton boss Rob Edwards saying he’s “not playing games” with the midfielder, like he did in keeping Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu’s return a secret before the win […]

Luton players celebrate in front of the Kenilworth Road end after beating Watford
Luton comment

10 things we learned from Luton 2 Watford 0: Miracles, revenge, redemption and Nakamba

April 3, 2023 James Cunliffe 8

It started with a miracle and took a tour through glorious revenge, redemption and record-breaking as Luton claimed a derby day glory against their arch-rivals Watford that had been 17 years in the making. Was […]

The stronger the team, the stronger the team: Delirious Luton fans go crazy after Gabriel Osho's opener
Luton match reaction

Wilder home truths show difference between Luton and Watford

April 1, 2023 James Cunliffe 2

Luton heaped misery on their arch-rivals Watford with such a dominant demolition that Hornets boss Chris Wilder admitted Luton deserved victory and then claimed that his side do not play as a team.  Goals from […]

Gabriel Osho strokes in the opening goal against Watford
Luton match reaction

Luton 2 Watford 0: Edwards ’emotional’ as derby brings redemption and revenge

April 1, 2023 James Cunliffe 9

Rob Edwards admitted that Luton’s 2-0 derby day victory over former side Watford made him “emotional” as he urged Hatters fans to have a good night celebrating. Gabriel Osho put Town ahead in the first […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match preview

Edwards points to derby day ‘buzz’ that can give Luton ‘extra few per cent’ against Watford

April 1, 2023 James Cunliffe 4

Playing in big Midlands and North-West derbies will give Rob Edwards a sense of what to expect from his first managerial clash against local rivals and he hopes his Luton players can feed off the […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match preview

It’s Luton v Watford, not the Rob Edwards’ show, insists Hatters boss

March 30, 2023 James Cunliffe 10

His recent short-lived history with arch-rivals Watford adds “spice” to Saturday’s colossal clash, but Luton’s manager insists that derby day is not the Rob Edwards show, even if the game feels “different” for him. The […]

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