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James Collins

James Collins scores against a Wycombe side that featured current Luton boss Matt Bloomfield as a player, while Sonny Bradley watches on
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Bloomfield’s Bradley reunion adds spice to Lincoln trip as another ex-Hatter also awaits Luton

September 19, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

Two Luton promotion legends are set to line-up against their old club on Saturday for Lincoln City and, while Hatters fans will know all about their strengths, Town boss Matt Bloomfield does too as he […]

James Collins wheels away in celebration after slotting the winner from the penalty spot the last time Watford came to Kenilworth Road, although it was empty due to coronavirus restrictions
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Opinion: Covid, KDH, Kaldini, Adebayo and whipping Watford – a 2021 review

December 31, 2021 Kevin Harper Comments Off on Opinion: Covid, KDH, Kaldini, Adebayo and whipping Watford – a 2021 review

So, the year that began behind closed doors due to Covid-19 ends without a single festive Luton match because of a spate of positive coronavirus tests in the Hatters’ camp. For that reason 2021 can’t […]

James Collins is congratulated by boss Nathan Jones after his winning penalty against Watford
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Jones expects good welcome for Collins – ‘but that’s as far as it goes’ for Cardiff clash

November 25, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Jones expects good welcome for Collins – ‘but that’s as far as it goes’ for Cardiff clash

Nathan Jones expects James Collins to get a warm welcome when he returns to Kenilworth Road with Cardiff on Saturday – but not too much in case he comes back to haunt his old side.  […]

Harry Cornick
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Cornick reveals what has changed to transform him into Luton hotshot

October 17, 2021 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Cornick reveals what has changed to transform him into Luton hotshot

Harry Cornick says he’s stopped overthinking goalscoring chances and is being more selfish this season as he’s hit a sharpshooting purple patch. The forward only managed one goal all last term, but he’s been resurgent […]

Matty Pearson is mobbed after putting Luton back in the lead against Norwich
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Bradley backs Town to find ‘real quality’ to replace Pearson and Collins

June 2, 2021 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Bradley backs Town to find ‘real quality’ to replace Pearson and Collins

Sonny Bradley had hoped Matty Pearson and James Collins stayed with Luton, but he has full faith that the club’s “first-class” recruitment team will find strong replacements.   The skipper penned a new deal last […]

Matty Pearson (right) and James Collins (second left) have left Luton for Huddersfield and Cardiff City respectively
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Opinion: It’s sad when Hatters leave but let’s get excited about summer transfers

May 21, 2021 Kevin Harper Comments Off on Opinion: It’s sad when Hatters leave but let’s get excited about summer transfers

The news that we all feared at the end of a wonderful season has started to become a reality this week, with senior players that we have all admired for the roles they have played […]

James Collins gives a thumbs up after his winning penalty against Watford
Luton transfer news

Confirmed: James Collins to join Cardiff City after ‘best time of my career’ as a Hatter

May 19, 2021 Sportsdesk 3

The rumours are true and Luton hitman James Collins will join Championship rivals Cardiff City on a free after turning down a new deal, with the striker saying his four years as a Hatter have […]

James Collins
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Opinion: If James Collins calls time on Town will he leave as a Luton legend?

May 18, 2021 James Cunliffe 2

You can pick your own moment that the long Luton goodbye began for James Collins, should the disappointing but not unexpected rumours of the striker’s exit be true – but perhaps the bigger question is whether […]

James Collins celebrates his winning penalty against Watford
Luton match reaction

Our lads wanted it more than Watford’s, says spot-kick king Collins

April 19, 2021 James Cunliffe 1

Penalty hero James Collins says Luton players had more desire to claim derby day victory than rivals Watford, but refused to take the credit for netting the winner with his first touch.  Town’s top scorer […]

James Collins wheels away in celebration after slotting the winner from the penalty spot the last time Watford came to Kenilworth Road, although it was empty due to coronavirus restrictions
Luton match reaction

Luton 1 Watford 0: Collins spot-on as Jones dedicates derby day glory to 2020 – Report, reaction and ratings

April 17, 2021 James Cunliffe 10

James Collins came off the bench to strike from the spot with his first touch and send Luton into delirium with their first Kenilworth Road derby day victory against Watford since 1993.  The added bonus […]

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