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Ali Al-Hamadi
Luton Town news

Al-Hamadi has ‘fire in him’ after Wembley blow as Wilshere says ‘there’s more to come’

April 17, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Al-Hamadi has ‘fire in him’ after Wembley blow as Wilshere says ‘there’s more to come’

Ali Al-Hamadi missing out on a Vertu Trophy final appearance has created a “fire in him,” according to manager Jack Wilshere, who says there is “more to come” from the striker. The 24-year-old was an […]

Ali Al-Hamadi
Luton match reaction

Wilshere hopes first Hatters goal and World Cup heroics give Al-Hamadi ‘that little spark you need’

April 7, 2026 Sportsdesk 1

Luton boss Jack Wilshere hopes that a week in which Ali Al-Hamadi helped make World Cup history for his country and finally broke his Hatters goalscoring duck will provide the “spark” that the striker needs.  […]

Ali Al-Hamadi
Luton Town news

Al-Hamadi scores as Iraq end 40-year wait for World Cup return

April 1, 2026 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Al-Hamadi scores as Iraq end 40-year wait for World Cup return

Luton Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi scored as Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to reach the World Cup finals after a 40-year absence.  The forward, on season-long loan with the Hatters from Ipswich, opened the scoring in […]

Ali Al-Hamadi
News

Al-Hamadi reveals new injury setback… and it’s not good for Luton

November 26, 2025 Sportsdesk 1

Ali Al-Hamadi has revealed he will be sidelined for “a few months” after suffering a significant setback during international duty, with the forward admitting the latest blow has halted the rhythm he was finally beginning […]

Ali Al-Hamadi
Luton Town news

‘I don’t think it’s a bad one’ – Wilshere provides update after Hatter suffers injury with his country

November 17, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘I don’t think it’s a bad one’ – Wilshere provides update after Hatter suffers injury with his country

Jack Wilshere is hopeful that the injury Ali Al-Hamadi suffered while on international duty is not a serious one as Luton aim to establish the extent of issue. The striker was called called up by […]

Ali Al-Hamadi
Luton Town news

Fresh concern for Al-Hamadi after Luton striker injured on Iraq duty

November 15, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

Luton’s hopes of giving Ali Al-Hamadi a run of games could be in doubt after the forward picked up another injury while representing Iraq. The 23-year-old had only just returned to fitness following a calf […]

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    Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

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    Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
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    Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

    June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year
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