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James Cunliffe (left) and Kevin Harper discuss the defeat at Fulham on the Luton Town Supporters' Trust Podcast
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Opinion: Why entire transfer budget cash splash on striker is not big picture thinking

September 18, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Opinion: Why entire transfer budget cash splash on striker is not big picture thinking

With Luton yet to win in the Premier League this season, fans have explained how Luton’s spending is different to other promoted clubs, amid criticism from a BBC football pundit that the Hatters have only […]

Sonny Bradley applauds the 36,000 jubilant Luton fans inside Wembley that witnessed the Hatters win promotion to the Premier League
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Opinion: Last day as Hatters but Luton trio will not be forgotten

June 30, 2023 Kevin Harper 1

We are at the stage of the year where the memories of last season begin to fade and the extreme anticipation of the new campaign is growing by the day. One of the down sides […]

Sonny Bradley lifts the Championship play-off trophy on the pitch as team-mates hold aloft the number 4 jersey of Tom Lockyer who was rushed to hospital after collapsing on the pitch
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Podcast: Premier League promotion ’100 times better’ than 1988 cup final win, say fans

June 13, 2023 Sportsdesk 690

Hatters fans have said that winning promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs is “100 times better” that Luton’s 1988 Littlewoods Cup win.  As Town’s only major trophy, the League Cup, which is now […]

Luton fans hold placards that spell COYH for 'Come on You Hatters' just before kick-off against Sunderland in the Championship play-off semi-final second leg
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Opinion: The biggest game in Luton’s history means so much more than football

May 27, 2023 Kevin Harper Comments Off on Opinion: The biggest game in Luton’s history means so much more than football

Today, Luton will play for a place in the Premier League for the first time in our history – but the ramifications for the Town are just as important. In a weird twist of fate, […]

Elijah Adebayo puts Luton ahead against Sunderland
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5 things we learned from Sunderland 2 Luton 1 in the play-off semi-final first leg

May 15, 2023 Kevin Harper Comments Off on 5 things we learned from Sunderland 2 Luton 1 in the play-off semi-final first leg

The Hatters came away from the Stadium of Light trailing 2-1 in their Championship play-off semi-final after the first leg on Saturday afternoon. Here are our takeaways from the clash. Elijah extracts personal play-off revenge […]

Tom Lockyer
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5 talking points from Blackburn 1 Luton 1

May 3, 2023 Kevin Harper Comments Off on 5 talking points from Blackburn 1 Luton 1

Luton Town made it 13 matches undefeated in the Championship with a 1-1 draw in front of the cameras at Blackburn on Monday evening. Here are our takeaways from the match. Brilliant Bell shines bright […]

Luton players (L-R): Jordan Clark, Elijah Adebayo, Allan Campbell, Carlton Morris, Tom Lockyer and Fred Onyedinma, celebrate Adebayo's goal against Huddersfield, but will one of them be crowned Luton's Player of the Season?
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Who is Luton’s player of the season? Let the debate rage

May 2, 2023 Sportsdesk 3

It’s been another fine season (so far) for Luton Town Football Club. They’ve already qualified for the Championship play-offs and will finish third in the league. That marks the ninth straight season where the Hatters have […]

Tom Lockyer scored to level against Middlesbrough to crown a magnificent week in which he was named in the Championship team of the season
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Opinion: If we’ve learned anything about Luton, the best of times can always get better

April 26, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Opinion: If we’ve learned anything about Luton, the best of times can always get better

Some of us have never had it so good! A certain vintage have, sure, and I was even alive for Town’s halcyon decade in the top flight, but you’ve never heard about the baby genius whose […]

(L-R): James Cunliffe, Lars Elstrup and Kevin Harper after recording an episode of the Luton Town Supporters' Trust Podcast
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Inside Lars Elstrup’s random Luton return after 32 years of surreal stories

April 25, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Inside Lars Elstrup’s random Luton return after 32 years of surreal stories

For 32 years since he left Luton Town, Lars Elstrup has been an enigma. The source of weird tales, outlandish episodes and bizarre antics – and then, out of the blue, he rocked up at […]

Carlton Morris' 19th goal of the season earned the point that confirmed Luton's second successive spot in the Championship play-offs
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7 things we learned from Reading 1 Luton 1 as Hatters seal play-off spot

April 20, 2023 Kevin Harper 2

Luton secured a second successive Championship play-off campaign with a 1-1 draw at Reading on last night. Here is what we took from the night. Mighty Marvelous continues to inspire If you heard the bonus […]

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