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Luton Town features

Wilshere hails old Arsenal mate as ‘real leader’ and a symbol of Luton’s revival

October 30, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere hails old Arsenal mate as ‘real leader’ and a symbol of Luton’s revival

When James Shea stood in front of the cameras after Luton’s 3-1 defeat at Cambridge United in the last round of the Vertu Trophy, he didn’t sugar-coat a thing. “It’s like we’re up against 13 […]

James Shea
Luton match reaction

‘It’s like we’re up against 13 men in every game,’ says Shea after ‘low’ Luton slump at Cambridge

October 8, 2025 Sportsdesk 1

James Shea admitted Luton Town’s players are “low” and “have no confidence” after their 3-1 Vertu Trophy defeat at lower league Cambridge United. Speaking after a game where the Hatters took the lead but self […]

James Shea
Luton match reaction

Cambridge Utd 3 Luton 1: ‘When you don’t think it can get any worse, it does,’ admits Shea

October 7, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Cambridge Utd 3 Luton 1: ‘When you don’t think it can get any worse, it does,’ admits Shea

In a woeful week, Luton lurched to new lows as they slumped to a deserved Vertu Trophy defeat at a much-changed Cambridge United.  Without a manager after yesterday’s sacking of Matt Bloomfield, the Hatters showed […]

James Shea
Luton Town news

Shea signs new Luton deal to enter tenth season with Hatters

August 29, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Shea signs new Luton deal to enter tenth season with Hatters

Luton Town goalkeeper James Shea has signed a new contract that will take him into his tenth season at Kenilworth Road. The 34-year-old joined the Hatters in 2017 after leaving AFC Wimbledon and has since […]

Mark McGuinness
Luton match preview

Bloomfield plans ‘fresh legs’ for League Cup charge at Coventry

August 12, 2025 Sportsdesk 1

Matt Bloomfield has confirmed that Luton Town will make changes for tonight’s Carabao Cup first-round tie at Coventry City, with a number of returning players set to be handed starts. Town have begun their League […]

Jack Walton
Luton transfer news

Walton ‘looks to challenge for the number one jersey’ at Luton

May 20, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Walton ‘looks to challenge for the number one jersey’ at Luton

Jack Walton is poised to challenge to be Luton’s number one goalkeeper, according to loan club Dundee United.  The Hatters triggered a one-year contract extension for stopper earlier this month to ensure he remained a […]

Tim Krul and Thomas Kaminski (right)
Luton Town news

Krul and Shea lead tributes and support after Kaminski’s father passes away

April 24, 2025 Sportsdesk 2

Luton goalkeepers Tim Krul and James Shea offered heartfelt support and praise for team-mate Thomas Kaminski after it was sadly revealed that the Belgian’s father, Jacek, had passed away. With Kaminski flying back to his […]

Reece Burke
Luton match preview

Injuries starting to ease as Luton head to Preston

August 24, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Injuries starting to ease as Luton head to Preston

The black clouds of Luton’s injury problems are beginning to lift with the news that three key players could return this week.  Town travel to Preston North End today with defenders Reece Burke and Mads […]

Luke Berry applauds the Luton fans for the last time after the final day of the Premier League season and a defeat to Fulham
Luton Town news

Potts and Berry among five Hatters released with one new deal and talks ongoing with another

May 24, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Potts and Berry among five Hatters released with one new deal and talks ongoing with another

Luton will wave goodbye to two long-serving players that were instrumental in the club’s rise up the Football League, with three others also being released, contract talks ongoing with Gabriel Osho and a new deal […]

Alex Palmer
Luton transfer news

West Brom stopper Palmer reveals why Luton move ‘wasn’t right’

August 21, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on West Brom stopper Palmer reveals why Luton move ‘wasn’t right’

West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Alex Palmer has revealed a move to Luton Town “just wasn’t right” which is why he turned down a move to the Premier League club. The 27-year-old had a two-game spell […]

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