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England Under-21s line-up ahead of their 4-1 friendly victory over Austria at Luton's Kenilworth Road stadium
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Futcher hails ‘ruthless’ England after brace from Aston Villa ace at Luton’s home

September 9, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Futcher hails ‘ruthless’ England after brace from Aston Villa ace at Luton’s home

England Under-21s interim coach Ben Futcher hailed a “ruthless” second half showing as the Young Lions swept aside an Austrian side 4-1 including two goals from Aston Villa ace Morgan Rogers in a friendly at […]

Curtis Davies (second from left) takes a video of Kenilworth Road on his return to Luton in February 2024 as a Sky Sports pundit alongside Hatters captain Tom Lockyer (centre)
Luton Town news

Curtis Davies retires after ‘dream come true’ career that began at Luton

August 2, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Curtis Davies retires after ‘dream come true’ career that began at Luton

Former Luton Town defender Curtis Davies has announced his retirement saying his career has been a “special one”. The 39-year-old centre-back come up through the Hatters Academy ranks and made his debut in 2003. The following […]

Rob Edwards
Luton Town news

Luton ‘working really hard’ on new signings as Edwards taking no risks with injured stars

July 27, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton ‘working really hard’ on new signings as Edwards taking no risks with injured stars

Luton manager Rob Edwards is hoping to make signings in the “next week or so”, but for now is relieved after coming through a 2-2 friendly with Dundee United no more injuries.  The Hatters have […]

Ross Barkley applauds the fans
Luton transfer news

Barkley salutes ‘special’ Luton and support of fans after Aston Villa switch

July 1, 2024 James Cunliffe 1

Ross Barkley has hailed Luton as a “special football club” after having his long-expected transfer to Aston Villa confirmed.  The midfielder signed for the Hatters last August as a free agent in one of the […]

Ross Barkley applauds the Luton fans
Luton transfer news

Barkley ‘knows he can always lean on us,’ says Sweet after Aston Villa transfer

July 1, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Barkley ‘knows he can always lean on us,’ says Sweet after Aston Villa transfer

Hatters chief executive Gary Sweet says Luton Town will be a “haven” for Ross Barkley and the rest of his career despite his transfer to Aston Villa bringing to an end his short but impressive spell […]

Ross Barkley
Luton transfer news

Ross Barkley signs for Aston Villa but wants to ‘come back for the Watford derby’

July 1, 2024 Sportsdesk 1

Luton midfielder Ross Barkley has signed for Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee, with boss Rob Edwards saying “I’m sure everyone will understand the opportunity” to play Champions League football and that he’ll be back […]

Luke Berry celebrates his late equaliser with Luton captain Carlton Morris
Luton match reaction

Berry says ‘it’s about time’ Luton landed ‘sucker-punch’ after suffering late KOs

March 21, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Berry says ‘it’s about time’ Luton landed ‘sucker-punch’ after suffering late KOs

Luke Berry admitted it was high time that Luton were on the right end of a late, late show following recent knockout blows after his history-making strike snatched a point against relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.  […]

Daiki Hashioka applauds the fans
Luton Town news

Hashioka option in Luton’s depleted defence ‘a real big plus,’ says Edwards

March 8, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Hashioka option in Luton’s depleted defence ‘a real big plus,’ says Edwards

Rob Edwards’ educated gamble with Daiki Hashioka could help ease Luton’s defensive injury crisis ahead of the huge relegation clash against Crystal Palace tomorrow.  The Hatters have been hit by the news that Amari’i Bell […]

Amari'i Bell on the turf after injuring his hamstring against Aston Villa last season, which required surgery to repair
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Bell faces ‘lengthy’ injury with hopes up for Osho but down for duo as teen could make debut

March 8, 2024 James Cunliffe 1

Gabriel Osho could return to face Crystal Palace but Amari’i Bell faces a “lengthy” injury, while there has been frustrating news with the recovery of two influential Hatters and hints that one youngster could make […]

Carlton Morris applauds the fans despite a late defeat
Luton match reaction

Morris matching goal records but late Villa defeat was ‘extremely frustrating’

March 4, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Morris matching goal records but late Villa defeat was ‘extremely frustrating’

Carlton Morris became the first Luton player since Iain Dowie in 1990 to score in three consecutive top-flight games at Kenilworth Road, but was only left feeling frustrated to lose 3-2 to Aston Villa at […]

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