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Linus Udofia posted this photo on his social media profile of the damage to his eye
Boxing

Udofia says ‘we’ll be back’ after nasty injury sees eye swell shut

October 9, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Udofia says ‘we’ll be back’ after nasty injury sees eye swell shut

Linus Udofia’s dreams of the British crown were dealt a blow when he suffered a horrific-looking eye injury which forced a stoppage in his title fight eliminator against Kieron Conway at the Sheffield Arena.  Referee […]

Referee Sean McAvoy directs Sam King back to his corner after knocking down Dwain Grant at York Hall on his professional debut
Boxing

Sam King calls on Frank Warren for quick next fight after points debut victory

October 9, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Sam King calls on Frank Warren for quick next fight after points debut victory

Luton boxer Sam King outpointed Dwain Grant over four rounds on his pro boxing debut and then called on promoter Frank Warren to give him another fight quickly.  Opening up the Queensberry Promotions bill for […]

Amari'i Bell
Luton match preview

Team news for Spurs clash: Bell out and Barkley back fit

October 6, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Team news for Spurs clash: Bell out and Barkley back fit

Amari’i Bell will miss the visit of unbeaten Tottenham Hotspur in tomorrow’s Premier League’s lunchtime kick-off, with Luton boss Rob Edwards waiting to hear how long the defender will be sidelined.  The Jamaican international has […]

Rob Edwards
Luton transfer news

Andros Townsend in training with Luton as boss explains how a deal might happen

October 6, 2023 Sportsdesk 2

England international and free agent Andros Townsend has been training with Luton Town for a week, with boss Rob Edwards saying any deal would have to be work for the player and the club. The […]

Tom Lockyer
Luton match preview

Defensive duo fit to face Burnley but Edwards must manage ‘sore’ star

October 2, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Defensive duo fit to face Burnley but Edwards must manage ‘sore’ star

Defenders Tom Lockyer and Reece Burke are both fit to face Burnley at Kenilworth Road tomorrow night despite being withdrawn in the victory at Everton on Saturday.  Skipper Lockyer picked up a black eye which […]

Carlton Morris
Luton match reaction

Everton 1 Luton 2: Hatters make history as Morris hails ‘very special’ victory

September 30, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Everton 1 Luton 2: Hatters make history as Morris hails ‘very special’ victory

Luton made history with their first-ever Premier League win which goal hero Carlton Morris labelled “very special”.  A first-half opener from Tom Lockyer, who virtually tackled the ball into the Everton net at Goodison Park, […]

Albert Sambi Lokonga
Luton match preview

Edwards confident he has the Hatters to fill role of injured Arsenal loan ace

September 29, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Edwards confident he has the Hatters to fill role of injured Arsenal loan ace

Rob Edwards is confident he’s got the options to fill the role of Albert Sambi Lokonga after the Arsenal loanee suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline him for months.  The midfielder had to be […]

Ross Barkley
Luton match preview

Everton return for Barkley is ‘too soon’ but Luton defender fit

September 29, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Everton return for Barkley is ‘too soon’ but Luton defender fit

Ross Barkley is not expected to feature against his boyhood club when Luton travel to Everton in the Premier League tomorrow, but Tom Lockyer is fit.  The midfielder signed on a free for the Hatters […]

Rob Edwards
Luton transfer news

Luton starting to ‘cast the net out’ wider in hunt for new recruits, says Edwards

September 29, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton starting to ‘cast the net out’ wider in hunt for new recruits, says Edwards

Rob Edwards says that Luton are starting to “cast the net” wider in the hunt for new recruits after a claim from Liga de Quito that the Hatters had a bid turned down for Ecuadorian […]

Tysie Gallagher celebrates becoming super bantamweight Commonwealth champion
Boxing

Tysie gets shot at world title with fight in France against Lefebvre

September 27, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Tysie gets shot at world title with fight in France against Lefebvre

Tysie Gallagher has a shot at becoming Luton’s first-ever female boxing world champion in November after being named as the challenger Ségolène Lefebvre for her WBO super bantamweight crown. The Luton fighter, 25, became the […]

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