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Jack Wilshere
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Bolton 2 Luton 3: Wilshere ‘proud’ but play-off dream over after controversial Stevenage goal

May 2, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Bolton 2 Luton 3: Wilshere ‘proud’ but play-off dream over after controversial Stevenage goal

Luton Town’s remarkable late push for the League One play-offs fell agonisingly short despite a dramatic 3-2 victory at Bolton Wanderers, with a controversial late goal for Stevenage ultimately denying them a top-six finish. The […]

Kasey Palmer (left) and Shaydon Morris take part in Luton's lap of appreciation around Kenilworth Road after Town's last regular home game of the season
Luton match reaction

Palmer proving the difference in big moments as transfer question grows

April 28, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Palmer proving the difference in big moments as transfer question grows

Kasey Palmer is proving to be the difference-maker Luton Town need in their push for the League One play-offs — and his latest match-winning contribution has only intensified the question of whether the club can […]

Kasey Palmer
Luton match reaction

Luton 2 Barnsley 1: Palmer on point to keep Hatters’ play-off push alive to last day

April 25, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton 2 Barnsley 1: Palmer on point to keep Hatters’ play-off push alive to last day

Chants of “sign him up,” “he’s one of our own” and “we want you to stay” rang around Kenilworth Road after red-hot Kasey Palmer’s fourth goal in three games propelled Luton into a final day […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Rotherham 0 Luton 2: Palmer at the double but Wilshere wanted more goals

April 21, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Rotherham 0 Luton 2: Palmer at the double but Wilshere wanted more goals

“We could have got more” was the immediate verdict from Jack Wilshere, despite Luton Town maintaining their League One play-off push with a controlled and comfortable Kasey Palmer-inspired 2-0 victory at relegated Rotherham United. The […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

Mansfield 2 Luton 2: Wilshere ‘disappointed’ but hails ‘outstanding’ mentality as luton fight back

April 18, 2026 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Mansfield 2 Luton 2: Wilshere ‘disappointed’ but hails ‘outstanding’ mentality as luton fight back

Jack Wilshere praised the character of his Luton Town side after they came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Mansfield Town, but admitted they should never have been in that position. The Hatters […]

Jack Wilshere
Luton match reaction

‘You could see it in his eyes’ – Wilshere knew Naismith was the only man for late shot at glory

April 16, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘You could see it in his eyes’ – Wilshere knew Naismith was the only man for late shot at glory

The moment Kal Naismith grabbed the ball, boss Jack Wilshere knew that he was the only Hatter who would deliver as the captain scored his stunning late free-kick winner against Northampton Town last night. With […]

Kal Naismith
Luton match reaction

Luton 2 Northampton 1: Naismith’s late wonder strike hailed as ‘special moment’ by Wilshere

April 15, 2026 James Cunliffe 1

Kal Naismith to the rescue. Take a bow, son, take, a, bow! After lifting the Vertu Trophy on Sunday, what a week he’s having. With Luton’s play-off hopes dwindling in a frustrating post Wembley winners […]

Emilio Lawrence
Luton match reaction

Lawrence relives ‘dream’ Wembley moment after firing Luton back into Vertu Trophy final

April 13, 2026 James Cunliffe 1

Emilio Lawrence admitted he was living out a childhood dream after scoring the goal that dragged Luton Town back into the Vertu Trophy final, setting them on their way to a 3-1 win over Stockport […]

Nahki Wells climbs the Wembley steps on Luton's way to lifting the Vertu Trophy
Luton match reaction

Wells hails ‘miracle’ Wembley return after firing Luton to Vertu Trophy glory

April 13, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wells hails ‘miracle’ Wembley return after firing Luton to Vertu Trophy glory

Wembley goal hero Nahki Wells admitted it felt like a “miracle” to even make the Vertu Trophy final let alone bag a winning brace after an injury left him sweating on his involvement. The 35-year-old […]

Jack Wilshere gathers all the Luton Town staff to lift the Vertu Trophy at Wembley
Luton match reaction

Wilshere says Luton’s Trophy triumph ‘better’ than double FA Cup glory with Arsenal

April 13, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Wilshere says Luton’s Trophy triumph ‘better’ than double FA Cup glory with Arsenal

Lifting the Vertu Trophy as Luton Town manager was a “better” feeling than his FA Cup successes as a player, Jack Wilshere admitted after guiding the Hatters to a 3-1 win over Stockport County at […]

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