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Kal Naismith
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Wilshere backs Naismith after Orient errors but weighs up selection call and injuries for Port Vale

December 12, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Wilshere backs Naismith after Orient errors but weighs up selection call and injuries for Port Vale

Kal Naismith’s place in the Luton Town side is under scrutiny after a difficult night at Leyton Orient, yet Jack Wilshere insists his captain remains central to what the team needs right now. The skipper […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

‘I want to hear their frustrations’ — Wilshere lifts lid on chat with ‘angry’ Luton fans after Orient draw

December 10, 2025 Sportsdesk 1

Luton boss Jack Wilshere has explained what was said when he went into the away end to talk to “frustrated” Hatters fans after last night’s last-gasp 1-1 draw at Leyton Orient.  Gideon Kodua, scored yet […]

Teden Mengi
Luton match preview

Mengi calls for ruthless edge at Leyton Orient as Town target quick response to FA Cup exit

December 9, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Mengi calls for ruthless edge at Leyton Orient as Town target quick response to FA Cup exit

Luton go to Leyton Orient tonight looking to turn frustration into points after their FA Cup exit on penalties at Fleetwood, with Teden Mengi calling for more ruthlessness. An injury time equaliser from the defender […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Fleetwood 4 Luton 2 (pens) – 2-2 aet: Missed chances cost Town as Wilshere rues shootout exit

December 7, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Fleetwood 4 Luton 2 (pens) – 2-2 aet: Missed chances cost Town as Wilshere rues shootout exit

Luton only had themselves to blame after a glut of wasted chances let Fleetwood off the hook before a penalty shootout defeat ended their FA Cup run. Town boss Jack Wilshere was blunt about a […]

Kal Naismith
Luton Town news

Wilshere defends Naismith over fan flak as skipper set for century milestone

December 5, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Wilshere defends Naismith over fan flak as skipper set for century milestone

Kal Naismith could make his 100th appearance for Luton at Fleetwood tomorrow and boss Jack Wilshere has pushed back against criticism of his captain, insisting the defender has been a driving force rather than a […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match preview

Richards to face late fitness test as Wilshere weighs selection options for Bolton clash

November 28, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Richards to face late fitness test as Wilshere weighs selection options for Bolton clash

Jake Richards will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Luton’s League One clash against in-form Bolton Wanderers tomorrow, with the midfielder nursing a calf issue sustained in Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town. Richards […]

Elijah Adebayo
Luton Town news

‘It won’t be as long as you think’: Adebayo lifts Hatters with upbeat injury update

November 28, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on ‘It won’t be as long as you think’: Adebayo lifts Hatters with upbeat injury update

Elijah Adebayo has offered Luton Town a boost after hinting that his long-awaited return to playing after knee surgery is ahead of schedule, saying it “won’t be as long as you think”. The striker, who […]

Ali Al-Hamadi
News

Al-Hamadi reveals new injury setback… and it’s not good for Luton

November 26, 2025 Sportsdesk 1

Ali Al-Hamadi has revealed he will be sidelined for “a few months” after suffering a significant setback during international duty, with the forward admitting the latest blow has halted the rhythm he was finally beginning […]

Kal Naismith
Luton match preview

Kal calls for ‘bounce back’ after Barnsley beating as Terriers come to town

November 25, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Kal calls for ‘bounce back’ after Barnsley beating as Terriers come to town

Kal Naismith insists the Hatters have the character to put their worst display of the season behind them as they attempt to respond to Saturday’s 5-0 collapse at Barnsley when they host Huddersfield Town tonight. […]

Kal Naismith
Luton match reaction

Naismith in plea for unity after boos over Barnsley collapse

November 24, 2025 Sportsdesk 1

Kal Naismith has appealed for unity after Luton’s 5-0 League One defeat at Barnsley, insisting the Hatters need supporters and players “as one” as they attempt to recover from their heaviest loss of the season. […]

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