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Rob Edwards
Luton Town news

‘I’ve been beating myself up’ but Edwards now refocused on turning Town around

November 22, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘I’ve been beating myself up’ but Edwards now refocused on turning Town around

Rob Edwards feels a weight has been lifted from his shoulders after two weeks of reflection and realisation on a rocky period for Luton that he admits has “been tough for quite a long time”. […]

A ground-level view of the new Power Court stadium design
Luton Town news

‘Bigger, better, more ambitious, more beautiful’ – Wilkinson on Luton’s new stadium plans

September 13, 2024 Sportsdesk 1

Luton Town Chairman David Wilkinson has said that outside “forces” as well as the Hatters’ promotion to the Premier League last season led to a rethink on their Power Court stadium plans which has resulted […]

An aerial view of the new design for Luton's Power Court stadium
Luton Town news

New ‘breaking the mould’ Power Court stadium application submitted by Luton Town

September 13, 2024 Sportsdesk 2

A detailed application has today been submitted for Luton Town Football Club’s new 25,000-capacity stadium at Power Court, with CEO Gary Sweet calling it a “pivotal moment” for fans and the town who will see […]

Andros Townsend
Luton transfer news

Townsend reveals ‘crazy’ Turkish transfer limbo after ‘so many red flags’

August 26, 2024 James Cunliffe 1

Andros Townsend has revealed he’s in limbo over his transfer from Luton to Antalyaspor, with the Turkish side telling him he’s their player but that they can’t announce the deal or let him play because […]

Luton boss Rob Edwards
Luton transfer news

Edwards says Luton won’t pay ‘millions over the odds’ for players

August 9, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Edwards says Luton won’t pay ‘millions over the odds’ for players

Luton will not pay inflated fees for players just because the club have Premier League parachute payments – but boss Rob Edwards has urged fans to believe in the club’s recruitment policy which took them […]

Rob Edwards
Luton Town news

Edwards gives insight into how Hatters helped him after Lockyer cardiac arrest

July 29, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Edwards gives insight into how Hatters helped him after Lockyer cardiac arrest

Luton boss Rob Edwards has revealed, in an fascinating podcast discussion, what went on behind the scenes in the moments and days after Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch at Bournemouth last […]

The Bear Club
Luton Town news

‘The Bear lives’ – Music venue ‘staying put’ after last-gasp Hatters buyout

July 20, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on ‘The Bear lives’ – Music venue ‘staying put’ after last-gasp Hatters buyout

Luton’s world-renowned jazz and blues venue The Bear Club has penned a new lease to provide a “more secure future” for the live music spot after a life-saving intervention from Luton Town Football Club. In […]

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 […]

Rob Edwards
Luton Town news

‘Never in doubt’ – Luton boss Rob Edwards pens new four-year deal

June 19, 2024 James Cunliffe 1

Luton Town manager Rob Edwards has signed a new four-year contract until 2028, saying it was “never in doubt”.  Edwards has been loosely linked to other jobs after the Hatters were relegated from the Premier […]

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    JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis

    October 3, 2025 Comments Off on JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis
    Luton’s own JW Paris are back with a brand-new single, ‘Anything’ — a shimmering, swaggering slice of 90s-inspired Britpop that captures both the nostalgia and restless energy of a British summer night. The three-piece — [...]
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