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The 30-point penalty that led to Luton's relegation from the Football League 14 years ago has never been forgotten by Hatters fans and this flag has hung in the Kenilworth Road Main Stand since those days
Luton Town interviews

Edwards hails ‘amazing story’ on anniversary of Luton’s dark day

April 13, 2023 James Cunliffe 3

Manager Rob Edwards has hailed the “amazing story” that now has Luton Town dreaming of the big time, 14 years to the day that the Hatters were relegated from the Football League. Town are third […]

Alfie Doughty required treatment before being withdrawn in the 3-1 win over Blackpool
Luton match preview

‘Innocuous’ injury to keep defender out for weeks as Luton monitor other concern

April 13, 2023 James Cunliffe 1

Gabriel Osho will be out of action for a few weeks, boss Rob Edwards has revealed, while Luton are monitoring Alfie Doughty’s availability for the Rotherham trip following his head injury at the weekend.  Both […]

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu celebrates his second goal against Blackpool
Luton Town interviews

‘Only thing that can stop us is ourselves,’ says Pelly as Luton aim for Premier League

April 13, 2023 James Cunliffe 12

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu believes the only thing that can stop Luton this season is themselves as they go in hunt for a place in the Premier League.  The midfielder fired a double to help down Blackpool […]

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu celebrates his brace against Blackpool
Luton comment

5 things we learned from Luton 3 Blackpool 1

April 12, 2023 James Cunliffe 3

Luton came from a goal down against basement battlers Blackpool on Easter Monday, with Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu bagging a brace. Here are our takeaways from the victory. Pelly saves the day Even Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu thought, for […]

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 […]

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