Derby County

Jones not dreaming of Premier League yet, but says ‘we’re in a fantastic position’

February 28, 2022 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Nathan Jones says Luton aren’t dreaming of the Premier League just yet, despite breaking into the Championship play-off race. Danny Hylton’s first Championship goal at Kenilworth Road was enough to see off relegation-threatened Derby County on […]

Danny Hylton gives the thumbs up to fans who are now starting to dream of promotion

Opinion: Where this wild ride ends, who knows? But great expectations are now set at Luton

February 28, 2022 James Cunliffe 5

Great expectations? There are now. This is not a drill and this is not a fluke. This is where Luton belong (currently). Nathan Jones told me about the “level of expectation” on Saturday after beating West […]

Hylton serves up humble pie, cloud 9 anniversary and first hat-trick in 26 years – 5 talking points from Luton 1 Derby 0

February 28, 2022 James Cunliffe 4

Luton beat Derby County 1-0 on Saturday to push their way into the play-off places and maintain their stunning form since the turn of the year. Here are our talking points from the game. Hylton […]

Danny Hylton scored the winner against Derby

Luton 1 Derby 0: ‘I couldn’t think of any human being I would rather score a winning goal,’ says Jones of hero Hylton – Report and reaction

February 26, 2022 James Cunliffe 7

Nathan Jones hailed the “wonderful human being” that is Danny Hylton after the striker bagged himself a belated birthday winner to see off Derby and put Luton into the play-off places. The forward, who scored […]

Jones: Derby and Reading points penalties needed to avoid ‘anarchy’ in the EFL

November 18, 2021 Sportsdesk 1

Nathan Jones has that there should be no leniency for clubs breaking Football League rules as it could lead to “anarchy” after Derby and Reading were both slapped with points deductions this week. The Rams, […]

Elijah Adebayo bagged a point against Fulham

Derby 2 Luton 2: Adebayo nets late leveller as Jones hails ‘fighting spirit’ – Report and reaction

October 19, 2021 Sportsdesk 7

Elijah Adebayo bagged his sixth of the season to earn a point for Luton at Pride Park as his side twice had to come from behind against bottom of the Championship Derby County with boss […]

Jones has ‘100 per cent full availability’ for Derby clash

October 18, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off

Nathan Jones now has a full squad to select from and that will give him the option of making changes for tomorrow’s trip to Derby County. Town have benefited from the international break, with a […]

Confirmed: Luton sign Cameron Jerome as Jones says he will help Adebayo ‘develop’

June 18, 2021 Sportsdesk 2

Luton Town have signed experienced striker Cameron Jerome on a free from League One side Milton Keynes, with manager Nathan Jones saying he will add competition for hitman Elijah Adebayo while also helping to develop […]

Derby 2 Luton 0: Jones rues poor starts as first goal blow kills Town again – Report, reaction and ratings

April 2, 2021 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Dismal defensive mistakes at the start of each half cost Luton Town, while Elijah Adebayo squandered golden chances as Town tripped up at Derby County in predictable fashion after an early Lee Gregory goal. That’s […]

Lockyer setback as Bradley and Potts return to training

March 31, 2021 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Tom Lockyer has had an injury setback looks likely to miss Luton’s Easter games, while fellow defenders Sonny Bradley and Dan Potts are back training, though the Derby and Barnsley games could come too soon. […]