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Nathan Jones
Luton Town news

Jones questions why people have packed planes but fans can’t return to football

November 23, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Jones questions why people have packed planes but fans can’t return to football

Nathan Jones has called for “clarity” on why people can pack planes and buses, but football fans can’t socially distance inside stadia, amid the government’s latest plan to get supporters back in grounds by Christmas.  […]

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet (right) and chairman David Wilkinson (in the orange shirt) were some of only a handful of people allowed in Kenilworth Road for the 1-1 draw against Preston
Luton Town news

Exclusive: ‘Football’s got an issue’ if fan return test fails, says Sweet

September 17, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Exclusive: ‘Football’s got an issue’ if fan return test fails, says Sweet

The chance of Luton fans returning to Kenilworth Road hinges on the success of the EFL’s ‘return of fans’ test fixtures this weekend, says Hatters chief executive Gary Sweet, who has revealed why the club […]

Luton Town news

Sorry Luton fans, you’ll miss Derby clash after EFL leave it too late to prepare

September 16, 2020 Sportsdesk 1

Luton Town will not be able to welcome fans back to Kenilworth Road for the match against Derby County, despite the EFL naming them as part of a ten-game pilot project to get crowds back […]

Danny Hylton in the stands with Luton fans
Luton Town interviews

‘I don’t see how football can survive without fans,’ says Hylton

August 19, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘I don’t see how football can survive without fans,’ says Hylton

Luton striker Danny Hylton thinks football will be dire trouble if supporters are not allowed back into stadiums.  Like all clubs, the Hatters played out the final nine games of last term in empty stadia […]

Luton manager Nathan Jones hugs Luke Berry after Championship survival was secured with a 3-2 win over Blackburn Rovers
Luton match reaction

Jones sorry for leaving Luton for Stoke and says to fans ‘we have to be together’ after Great Escape success

July 22, 2020 James Cunliffe 1

Nathan Jones hailed his Championship survivors and then apologised to Luton fans for leaving for Stoke, saying the club now has to “be together” for another assault on the second tier. The Hatters beat Blackburn […]

Cardboard cuts with the photos of fans are placed around the stands at Kenilworth Road
Luton comment

Opinion: Without fans football is nothing… and mostly rubbish

June 27, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Opinion: Without fans football is nothing… and mostly rubbish

I felt it when Callum McManaman said his important goal against Preston North End last Saturday ‘didn’t feel as good’ as it should. In simpler times it would’ve been cloud nine stuff. Not now. The […]

James Collins celebrates his tenth of the season, which proved the winner against Sheffield Wednesday
Luton Town interviews

Collins not convinced an empty Kenny will give Bundesliga boost to away teams

June 18, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Collins not convinced an empty Kenny will give Bundesliga boost to away teams

Goalscorer James Collins is not sure that empty stadia will be a benefit to away teams, when football returns this weekend, despite that proving something of a trend in the Bundesliga. While Championship action resumes […]

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet
Luton Town news

Sweet ‘in love’ with season ticket holders who have boosted Luton’s ‘only lifeline’

April 16, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Sweet ‘in love’ with season ticket holders who have boosted Luton’s ‘only lifeline’

Chief executive Gary Sweet is full of admiration for Luton Town supporters that have already bought their season tickets for next season, despite the uncertainty of when the current campaign will end due to the […]

Graeme Jones
Luton match reaction

He’s been at World Cup and Everton but Luton noise was best Jones has heard

August 3, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on He’s been at World Cup and Everton but Luton noise was best Jones has heard

Graeme Jones said the electric atmosphere inside Kenilworth Road as his side Luton drew 3-3 with Middlesbrough to open their Championship campaign was the best he’s ever experienced. It was his first competitive game as […]

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