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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 […]

James Collins
Luton Town news

Video: Ireland debut for James Collins would be ‘dream come true’

September 10, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Video: Ireland debut for James Collins would be ‘dream come true’

Luton striker James Collins is set to make his senior Republic of Ireland debut tonight against Bulgaria in Dublin and he revealed that earning his first cap would be a ‘dream come true’. The 28-year-old […]

Luke Bolton
Luton Town news

Video: Luke Bolton tees up late England U20 winner as James Justin makes U21 bow

September 9, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Video: Luke Bolton tees up late England U20 winner as James Justin makes U21 bow

Luke Bolton set up Jack Clarke’s last-gasp winner as England Under-20s beat Switzerland, while Lutonian James Justin came off the bench for his England Under-21 debut in the 2-0 win over Kosovo. Manchester City ace […]

Boxing

Watch the moment Kay Prosper was crowned new English champion

September 8, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Watch the moment Kay Prosper was crowned new English champion

Kay Prosper beat Sam O’Maison at the iconic York Hall last night to win the English super-lightweight title at the second time of asking to become Luton’s first ever national champion. The 10-round fight also […]

Podcasts

Luton Press Pass Podcast: Huddersfield reaction, August assessment, the international break and what Pep told Bolton

September 5, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton Press Pass Podcast: Huddersfield reaction, August assessment, the international break and what Pep told Bolton

In episode 7 of The Luton Press Pass, The Lutonian Hatters reporter James Cunliffe is joined by the voice of Luton Town, Simon Pitts, to look back at the 2-1 Championship victory over Huddersfield. The […]

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