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Elijah Adebayo nets to make it 3-2 give Luton hope of a comeback against Chelsea
Luton match reaction

Luton 2 Chelsea 3: A case of ‘what it’ but Edwards will ‘sleep easier’ after never-say-die finale 

December 30, 2023 James Cunliffe 1

Luton boss Rob Edwards said he’ll be able to sleep easier tonight after valiant 3-2 defeat to Chelsea but admitted it was still a case of “what if” as a comeback fell short. The Hatters […]

Alfie Doughty
Luton match reaction

Two Luton wins on the spin have ‘really shown what we’re about,’ says Doughty

December 26, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Two Luton wins on the spin have ‘really shown what we’re about,’ says Doughty

Alfie Doughty believes back-to-back victories for the first time in the Premier League have shown what Luton are capable of after a big 3-2 turnaround at fellow strugglers Sheffield United.  The wing back bagged his […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match reaction

Sheffield United 2 Luton 3: Edwards delighted as Town strike it lucky with own goal double

December 26, 2023 James Cunliffe 1

Rob Edwards said Luton got the luck they deserved as two late Sheffield United own goals swung a relegation six-pointer in Town’s favour to make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first […]

Andros Townsend hold Tom Lockyer's shirt after the final whistle against Newcastle - a win that he and Luton dedicated to the captain who is recovering after suffering a cardiac arrest on the ptich at Bournemouth
Luton match reaction

‘I didn’t think I’d see these days again,’ says Andros after two-year goal wait ends

December 24, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘I didn’t think I’d see these days again,’ says Andros after two-year goal wait ends

Andros Townsend joked that his winner against Newcastle was only the second time he’s headed the football, but admitted it’s a “blessing” to play for Luton as he didn’t think he’d ever play or score […]

Ross Barkley
Luton match reaction

Barkley backs new ‘blend’ with Sambi and says Arsenal ace will only geet better

December 24, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Barkley backs new ‘blend’ with Sambi and says Arsenal ace will only geet better

Ross Barkley has backed Albert Sambi Lokonga to get even better after he formed a formidable fledgling partnership with the Arsenal loanee in a dominant 1-0 win over Newcastle United.  The Belgian and the Liverpudlian […]

Andros Townsend hold aloft Tom Lockyer's shirt in celebration after scoring the winning goal against Newcaslte
Luton match reaction

Luton 1 Newcastle 0: ‘Proud’ Edwards ‘an emotional wreck’ after win for Lockyer

December 23, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton 1 Newcastle 0: ‘Proud’ Edwards ‘an emotional wreck’ after win for Lockyer

In the most difficult of weeks for Luton Town, a 1-0 win against Newcastle United embodied everything special about their stricken captain Tom Lockyer and this gutsy club.  ‘Do it for Locks’ was the call […]

Elijah Adebayo rises to head Luton into the lead against Manchester City
Luton match reaction

Luton 1 Man City 2: ‘Maybe we’re starting to change the narrative,’ says Edwards

December 10, 2023 James Cunliffe 1

Pride and disappointment has been the measure a week where the Hatters have run the Premier League leaders and champions close and just come up short, but boss Rob Edwards believes the narrative is changing […]

Ross Barkley is devestated by the last-gasp defeat to Arsenal
Luton match reaction

Gunners winner a ‘killer’ but Barkley says Luton working to ‘iron out’ mistakes

December 6, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Gunners winner a ‘killer’ but Barkley says Luton working to ‘iron out’ mistakes

Ross Barkley admitted Arsenal’s late, late winner was a “killer” but ruled out a lack of focus and said Luton are working hard to avoid similar mistakes.  It was the second time in three home […]

Andros Townsend takes on Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior
Luton match reaction

Townsend ‘proud and devastated’ by Arsenal late, late show

December 6, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Townsend ‘proud and devastated’ by Arsenal late, late show

Andros Townsend admitted he was “proud and devastated” as Luton ran Arsenal close but suffered a last-gasp 4-3 defeat last night.  The midfielder had to watch the finale from the dugout after he was substituted, […]

Gabriel Osho is congratulated on his goal by Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, but the feeling was one of disappointment at the final whistle
Luton match reaction

‘We have to fix that’ – Gabe gutted by last-gasp Gunners winner

December 6, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘We have to fix that’ – Gabe gutted by last-gasp Gunners winner

Gabriel Osho was left to rue four painful home points dropped at the death against top Premier League opposition and said the Hatters must fix the problem after Arsenal inflicted a very late 4-3 defeat. […]

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