Alan Sheehan has said being a Hatter was his ‘favourite time as a footballer’ after he agreed a deal to leave Luton as a free agent.
The club captain left the club after four years, two successive promotions, 135 appearances and nine goals, and he also parted with a message to fans to get behind boss Graeme Jones and the club’s survival bid.
The signing of Cameron-Carter Vickers on loan from Tottenham had pushed Sheehan further down the pecking order at Town, which had already limited him to just seven appearances this term.
He said: “It’s been an unbelievable four years, definitely my favourite time as a footballer. That day at Notts County was a special one for me, going to take a corner and having both sets of fans singing my name in a party atmosphere. That is something I’ll never forget.
“The promotion from League Two was brilliant, with the style we did it in. Then the League One title win was unbelievable, losing the manager halfway through the season and Mick coming in, galvanising everything and keeping everyone together.
“It’s been a remarkable few years and I’ve loved being able to play in the Championship again after 11 years out of it.
“I want to thank everyone involved with the club – the players, staff, all the coaches and managers I’ve worked under here – and especially the fans. They’ve been unbelievable to me since the day that I came, right up to now, at a place I’ve really been able to call home. I feel I’ve had a special relationship with you and I’ve loved every minute.
“My final message to you all is to keep behind Graeme (Jones) and the team. There’s an unbelievable spirit at this club and some fantastic boys in that dressing room. Please do everything you can to help them stay up.”