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James Collins

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 […]

Nathan Jones hugs Jordan Clark after the 2021 victory over Coventry City
Luton Town interviews

International break is needed after 3 ‘massive shifts,’ says Jones

March 26, 2021 Sportsdesk Comments Off on International break is needed after 3 ‘massive shifts,’ says Jones

Nathan Jones says the international break is needed after three impressive performances that saw Luton move onto the 50-point mark to almost certainly guarantee another season in the Championship.  The Hatters will be without a […]

Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu
Luton match reaction

Preston 0 Luton 1: Hatters hit 50-point haul as Iversen own goal ends 49-year Deepdale drought – Report, reaction and ratings

March 20, 2021 James Cunliffe 2

James Collins had his 11th goal of the season chalked up to Preston keeper Daniel Iversen, but however they go in Luton have now won seven times on the road in the Championship and every […]

Elijah Adebayo
Luton Town interviews

Adebayo and Collins can play together as Jones eyes diamond evolution

March 11, 2021 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Adebayo and Collins can play together as Jones eyes diamond evolution

Nathan Jones says the James Collins can “absolutely” partner new striker Elijah Adebayo as Luton aim to evolve their successful lower league diamond formation, to return to using two up top.  Top scorer Collins was […]

Nathan Jones
Luton match reaction

Jones wants Luton to ‘push boundaries’ and not accept big budgets get more goals

February 17, 2021 James Cunliffe 1

Nathan Jones insists Luton are “realistic” about their goalscoring prowess compared to big budget rivals, but says his team can’t be content with accepting the quality difference and must strive to “push boundaries”. Last night’s […]

James Collins celebrates his goal against Huddersfield
Luton match reaction

Luton 1 Huddersfield 1: Collins ends drought but Jones rues missed chances – Report, reaction and ratings

February 6, 2021 James Cunliffe 6

At this rate it might be pertinent to check whether Luton players dislike garlic, because they’ve certainly got some unholy luck with crosses.  The upshot here, unlike against Brentford and Blackburn, was that they emerged […]

Nathan Jones congratulates James Collins (right) and the rest of his players after the 3-1 Championship win over Norwich
Luton match preview

Jones ‘a massive part of my success at Luton’ says Collins ahead of 500th game

January 24, 2021 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Jones ‘a massive part of my success at Luton’ says Collins ahead of 500th game

James Collins has hailed the impact of Luton boss Nathan Jones on his career as the striker prepares to make his 500th club appearance.  That major milestone could come in the fourth round of the […]

James Collins
Luton match preview

Aston Villa exit worth it for Collins as Chelsea cup clash to mark 500th game

January 24, 2021 James Cunliffe 1

James Collins believes the chance to make his 500th club appearance for Luton in the FA Cup against Chelsea is vindication for his decision as a teenager to leave Aston Villa and kick-start his career […]

James Collins
Luton match report

Middlesbrough 1 Luton 0: Lino ‘wilted’ under Boro protests to rule out Collins penalty, says Jones – report, reaction and ratings

December 16, 2020 James Cunliffe 2

Luton boss Nathan Jones said a linesman “changed his mind” and controversially disallowed a James Collins penalty equaliser because of Middlesbrough players’ protests, as Town suffered a frustrating defeat against ten men. How the officials […]

Hat-trick hero James Collins is congratulated by Rhys Norrington-Davies
Luton Town news

Collins contract talks underway, confirms boss Jones

December 14, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Collins contract talks underway, confirms boss Jones

Contract talks are underway with hotshot James Collins, Luton boss Nathan Jones has confirmed, after the striker hit a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Preston on Saturday.  It was the forward’s fifth treble for […]

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