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Jess McKay
Luton Town Ladies

Luton Ladies 6 Bungay 0: McKay stars as Hatters savour the joy of six

September 23, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton Ladies 6 Bungay 0: McKay stars as Hatters savour the joy of six

Jess McKay bagged a brace and a hat-trick of assists as unbeaten Luton Town Ladies battered Bungay Town for six to march on to the Women’s FA Cup second qualifying round. The hosts dominated throughout […]

Podcasts

Luton Press Pass Podcast: QPR reaction, Hull preview, boxer Linus Udofia and Luton Ladies’ Kelsey Gibson

September 21, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton Press Pass Podcast: QPR reaction, Hull preview, boxer Linus Udofia and Luton Ladies’ Kelsey Gibson

In episode 8 of The Luton Press Pass, Hatters reporter James Cunliffe is joined by the voices of Luton Town, Simon Pitts and Darren Salter, to look back at the 3-2 defeat at Queens Park […]

Callum McManaman
Luton match preview

McManaman, Galloway, Cranie and Hylton injury updates ahead of Hull clash

September 19, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on McManaman, Galloway, Cranie and Hylton injury updates ahead of Hull clash

Callum McManaman is edging towards a first-team return after the Luton winger scored the only goal in a behind-closed-doors at Brentford on Tuesday. A groin injury has seen the summer signing absent from Championship action […]

An artist's impression of Luton Rugby Club's new home on Sundon Road
Rugby

First look at new 21st century home for Luton Rugby Club

September 19, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on First look at new 21st century home for Luton Rugby Club

Luton Rugby Football Club have released the first image of their proposed new purpose-built facility on Sundon Road. Currently based at Newlands Road, the new site will offer top-class playing facilities and substantial community opportunities […]

Gary Sweet
Luton Town news

Luton is how you ‘run a blueprint for a football club’, says ex-Crystal Palace owner

September 18, 2019 Sportsdesk 2

Luton’s financial formula can be the blueprint for running a football club, that’s according to former Crystal Palace owner-turned radio pundit Simon Jordan. The former Eagles supremo appeared on the Jim White and Natalie Sawyer’s […]

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet (right) with Chairman David Wilkinson
Luton Town news

Sweet confirms Luton close to setting ‘everything in stone’ for Power Court and Newlands Park

September 17, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Sweet confirms Luton close to setting ‘everything in stone’ for Power Court and Newlands Park

Gary Sweet has revealed that Luton are ‘very, very close to being able to start seriously planning’ around Power Court and Newlands Park, while a redesign phase is also underway. The plans, which include a […]

Luton's try scorer Martin O'Grady. Photo by Ian Nancollas
Rugby

Luton 5 Fullerians 26: Coach Hamm left to rue first half defending in opening day defeat

September 16, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton 5 Fullerians 26: Coach Hamm left to rue first half defending in opening day defeat

Luton opened their London 2 North West season with a 5-26 defeat to Watford rivals Fullerians, as coach David Hamm admitted that ‘non-existent’ line speed in defence cost them dear in the first half. Newlands […]

Luton Town news

Luton add ex Liverpool, Everton and Crystal Palace coach to backroom staff

September 13, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton add ex Liverpool, Everton and Crystal Palace coach to backroom staff

Luton manager Graeme Jones has added former Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Everton and Wales coach Ryland Morgans to his backroom staff. The 42-year-old joins as technical coach and completes Jones’ backroom staff.  Morgans is a UEFA […]

James Collins right)
Luton Town news

Jones: We need to embrace players like Collins – they’re very refreshing in the modern era

September 12, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Jones: We need to embrace players like Collins – they’re very refreshing in the modern era

James Collins is a refreshing player in the modern era, according to Luton manager Graeme Jones, who says the striker will come back from his dream Ireland debut and benefit his club side even more.  […]

Jess McKay celebrates her first goal against Bedford
Luton Town Ladies

Luton Ladies 2 Bedford 1: Late Jess McKay brace sends Town top

September 10, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton Ladies 2 Bedford 1: Late Jess McKay brace sends Town top

Jess McKay hailed the “incredible feeling” as her late double won the Bedfordshire derby, sent Luton Town Ladies to the top of the tree and maintained their 100 per cent start to the season. Bedford […]

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