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Nathan Jones celebrates victory in front of the Kenilworth Road stand with Danny Hylton by his side
Luton Town interviews

‘I hope that I’m here for a long time,’ says Jones who wants to beat Pleat’s record

November 25, 2021 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘I hope that I’m here for a long time,’ says Jones who wants to beat Pleat’s record

Nathan Jones wants to become Luton Town’s longest serving manager after ticking off his 250th game at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.  The Welshman is already the club’s fourth in the list, having overtaken Lennie Lawrence’s […]

Raddy Antic
Luton Town news

Hatters recall Raddy Antic’s ‘fairy-tale’ Man City moment in tributes for late legend

April 8, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Hatters recall Raddy Antic’s ‘fairy-tale’ Man City moment in tributes for late legend

The chairman of a supporters’ group has paid tribute to the late Raddy Antic, saying his famous 1983 great escape goal at Manchester City was a “fairy-tale” made for the Hatters hero. The Serbian passed […]

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet (centre) with chairman David Wilkinson
Luton Town features

Pleat praises ‘top people’ of Luton’s board for ‘amazing story’ since 2008 rescue act

January 16, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Pleat praises ‘top people’ of Luton’s board for ‘amazing story’ since 2008 rescue act

Former Luton boss David Pleat has hailed the ‘amazing story’ of the Hatters’ fall and rise at the guiding hands of the 2020 board that rescued the club from oblivion. The two-time Town manager, who […]

An artist's impression of what Luton Town's new stadium at Power Court will look like
Luton Town news

Ex-Luton boss reveals ‘nightmare’ if Power Court stadium dream dies

November 20, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Ex-Luton boss reveals ‘nightmare’ if Power Court stadium dream dies

Former Luton Town manager David Pleat has laid bare the consequences of failure to leave Kenilworth Road for a brand-new stadium Power Court. The Hatters have been trying to leave their 114-year-old ground for six […]

More Luton stories

  • Vauxhall workers
    News

    New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on New Vauxhall exhibition to celebrate Luton’s industrial past after factory closure
    A major new exhibition charting more than a century of car manufacturing in Luton is set to open next month, offering a poignant look at the town’s industrial heritage following the closure of the Vauxhall [...]
  • Luton Henge Festival by Revoluton Arts & Chiltern National Landscape
    Festivals

    Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’
    A community-built landmark in Marsh Farm will once again take centre stage this summer as Luton Henge Festival returns for a second year. The free event, taking place across Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, [...]
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