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Simon Sluga leaves the pitch in tears after his two mistakes at Derby County
Luton match reaction

Luton boss Jones ‘can’t defend’ Sluga over keeper error double in Derby defeat

October 5, 2019 Sportsdesk 1

Manager Graeme Jones said he could defend goalkeeper Simon Sluga after the Croatian’s two blunders cost Luton in a 2-0 defeat at Derby County.  The club record signing, who joined the Hatters in the summer, […]

Callum McManaman celebrates his goal against Millwall.
Luton match reaction

The McManaman of 2013 is back, says Luton boss Jones

October 3, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on The McManaman of 2013 is back, says Luton boss Jones

Callum McManaman is back to best, said Luton manager Graeme Jones after he came off the bench to rescue a point against Millwall last night.  Town dominated possession but fell behind to a Tom Bradshaw […]

Ryan Tunnicliffe
Luton match preview

Tunnicliffe ‘doesn’t have to show any emotion’ against old side Millwall

October 2, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Tunnicliffe ‘doesn’t have to show any emotion’ against old side Millwall

Graeme Jones has told Ryan Tunnicliffe to leave emotion out of his first meeting with former club Millwall tomorrow night. The midfielder joined the Hatters this summer after being released by the Lions and has […]

An artist’s impression of the inside of Luton’s new 17,500-seat stadium
Luton Town news

Clock to start ticking on challenge period for Luton’s new stadium

September 25, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Clock to start ticking on challenge period for Luton’s new stadium

The legal document has been signed which will trigger a crucial six-week period in the future of Luton Town’s Power Court and Newlands Park schemes. Hatters chief executive Gary Sweet said in an interview with […]

Former Luton defender James Justin, who joined Premier League Leicester in the summer
Luton match preview

James Justin expects ’emotional’ return to Luton

September 24, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on James Justin expects ’emotional’ return to Luton

James Justin says returning to hometown club Luton tonight will be emotional because he didn’t get the chance for a proper send-off before joining Leicester in the summer.  The two clubs go head-to-head tonight at […]

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 […]

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