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Nathan Jones gets animated on the touchline

‘We’re at our limits’ says Jones after council dome decision dashes Hatters’ hopes

January 14, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off

Hatters boss Nathan Jones says there is a fight on to move the football club forward after Luton Council gave them planning permission for an academy training dome, but then refused a lease for the […]

Sweet ‘dumfounded at the short-sightedness’ of Luton Council for Hatters academy dome snub

January 13, 2021 Sportsdesk 3

“Dumfounded” Hatters chief executive Gary Sweet is in the dark over why Luton Council have blocked a new domed academy plan and has called on Luton fans to contact their councillors for an explanation. Luton […]

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

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

September 17, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off

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 […]

Sweet reveals Luton stadium rethink as virus crisis affects Power Court plans

September 9, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Chief executive Gary Sweet has revealed that Luton Town are changing their Power Court stadium plans due to the Coronavirus fallout – but that the Hatters’ new home will still be built without any delays. […]

An artist's impression of Luton's Power Court stadium

‘Power Court is going to be our new home,’ says Sweet but Coronavirus adds delays

July 24, 2020 Sportsdesk Comments Off

Gary Sweet says Luton’s plans for a new stadium at Power Court remain on course and were not threatened by Luton’s relegation battle. The Hatters secured their Championship status on Wednesday night with a […]

Luton Town chief executive Gary Sweet inside Luton Council chambers for the original Power Court planning decision meeting in 2019

‘Debt’ owed by Jones for Stoke switch is ‘paid back,’ says Sweet after Great Escape

July 23, 2020 Sportsdesk 1

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet has hailed the galvanising effect of Nathan Jones’ return and says the manager has repaid the “debt” owed after for leaving for Stoke after guiding the club to Championship safety. […]

‘Hungry’ Hatters don’t need £6m cost of relegation ‘rammed down their throats’

July 16, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Nathan Jones says that Luton players are fully aware of the £6million it would cost the club if they were relegated from the Championship season, but says they’ll no stone unturned in their bid to […]

Bradley reveals ‘difficult process’ to seal wage deferral deal, but says Hatters wanted it from ‘day one’

June 3, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Sonny Bradley says Luton players wanted to take wage deferrals from ‘day one’ but that it was a ‘difficult process’ to agree a deal that would help Luton cut costs due to the Coronavirus pandemic. […]

Sonny surprised by Jones’ return after manager’s ‘falling out’ with Luton chief Sweet

June 3, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off

The return of Nathan Jones as Luton manager came as a surprise to defender Sonny Bradley because he knew chief executive Gary Sweet had cut contact with the Welshman. But the Hatters supremo last week […]

Harford twisted Sweet’s arm to stop ignoring phone calls and forgive Jones

May 29, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet has revealed that it was Mick Harford who persuaded him to extend an olive branch to Nathan Jones – but admits he should have done it sooner. The Welshman yesterday […]