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Matt Blomfield
Luton match reaction

Oxford 3 Luton 2: Back to basics for Bloomfield as Town rediscover self-destruct button 

January 22, 2025 James Cunliffe 2

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Luton were 2-1 up at half time but capitulated, with every single Oxford goal Oxford a defensive calamity and Greg Leigh’s catastrophically unmarked winner proving fatal.  […]

Matt Bloomfield
Luton match reaction

‘Putting the ball at risk’: The new buzz phrase that could define Luton’s future under Bloomfield

January 20, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

After his first game as boss, Matt Bloomfield introduced a new phrase into the Luton vernacular that gives an insight into one of his many successes at Wycombe and what may be in store for […]

Matt Bloomfield
Luton match reaction

Luton 0 Preston 0: It’s Bloom and bust in Hatters bow for new boss

January 18, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton 0 Preston 0: It’s Bloom and bust in Hatters bow for new boss

Report and reaction here from Matt Bloomfield’s first game in charge of Luton which marked both progress and a reflection of some of Luton’s struggles this season […]

Paul Trollope
Luton match reaction

‘I’ve loved my time here,’ but Trollope has ‘no idea’ on Luton future after Edwards’ exit

January 12, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on ‘I’ve loved my time here,’ but Trollope has ‘no idea’ on Luton future after Edwards’ exit

Paul Trollope is unsure about what his future holds after the departure of Luton boss Rob Edwards.  As one of the former manager’s two assistants, he and Richie Kyle, joined by Mick Harford, took charge […]

Paul Trollope
Luton match reaction

Forest 2 Luton 0: Trollope points to ‘positives and pride’ as managerless Town bow out of cup

January 11, 2025 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Forest 2 Luton 0: Trollope points to ‘positives and pride’ as managerless Town bow out of cup

Caretaker Paul Trollope praised Luton for showing the fight and togetherness despite being knocked out of the FA Cup in their first match of a challenging week since the departure of manager Rob Edwards. A […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match reaction

Edwards admits Luton ARE in a relegation fight but outlines how fortunes can turn

January 8, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Edwards admits Luton ARE in a relegation fight but outlines how fortunes can turn

Rob Edwards has admitted that Luton are in a relegation fight, but believes he has seen how his team’s fortunes can change and says there is “complete togetherness” among his squad.  Monday night’s 2-1 defeat […]

Lamine Fanne. Copyright LTFC
Luton match reaction

Edwards hails ‘good debut’ but admits Fanne ‘played a bit too advanced’

January 7, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Edwards hails ‘good debut’ but admits Fanne ‘played a bit too advanced’

Rob Edwards hailed new signing Lamine Fanne’s first foray in English football, despite last night’s 2-1 defeat to Queens Park Rangers, but has made an admission about his positioning. The 20-year-old signed for the Hatters […]

Amari'i Bell
Luton match reaction

Edwards explains which Hatter is the key to defensive change

January 7, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Edwards explains which Hatter is the key to defensive change

Rob Edwards has suggested that Amari’i Bell is the key to playing a back four more often, despite a a rare defensive system change not preventing a 2-1 defeat at QPR that extended Luton’s away-day […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match reaction

QPR 2 Luton 1: Results ‘not good enough’ says Edwards as Fox fluke sees 10th away loss on spin

January 6, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on QPR 2 Luton 1: Results ‘not good enough’ says Edwards as Fox fluke sees 10th away loss on spin

Rob Edwards admitted Luton’s away results “aren’t good enough” as Town slumped to a tenth straight defeat on the road, this time at QPR.  The manner of this defeat was one of the most tough […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match reaction

Luton 0 Norwich 1: ‘I’m not stepping away from this,’ says Edwards despite fan fury

January 1, 2025 James Cunliffe 1

Rob Edwards has said he’s “not stepping away” after a 1-0 defeat to Norwich which turned Kenilworth Road toxic. It started with boos at the final whistle and ended with Luton fans in the Main […]

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