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Josh Keeley
Luton Town news

Luton keeper Keeley called up to Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup play-off

March 19, 2026 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton keeper Keeley called up to Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup play-off

Luton Town goalkeeper Josh Keeley has for been named in the Republic of Ireland senior squad for next week’s World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic. The 22-year-old has impressed since arriving at Kenilworth […]

Mark McGuinness
Luton Town news

McGuinness ‘super-proud’ with Ireland bow but admits 5-0 England rout ‘hurts’

November 18, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on McGuinness ‘super-proud’ with Ireland bow but admits 5-0 England rout ‘hurts’

Luton defender Mark McGuinness was “proud” to have made his senior Republic of Ireland debut but admitted a 5-0 thrashing at the hands of England “hurts”. It was the second game on the spin that […]

Mark McGuinness gets the crowd going Watford
Luton Town news

Fans saw McGuinness ‘at his best,’ says Edwards as boss explains ‘back to basics’ approach

October 23, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Fans saw McGuinness ‘at his best,’ says Edwards as boss explains ‘back to basics’ approach

Rob Edwards believes Luton fans have now seen Mark McGuinness and the Hatters at their best, thanks to the “clarity” in the way they approached and demolished arch-rivals Watford.  The centre half has been a […]

No Picture
Luton Town news

Luton defender ‘will most definitely make it’ for Watford clash despite injury, says Ireland boss

October 15, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton defender ‘will most definitely make it’ for Watford clash despite injury, says Ireland boss

Mark McGuinness will be ready to face Watford on Saturday despite being sent home injured from international duty, the Republic of Ireland manager has said.  The Luton defender was called up to the senior Irish […]

No Picture
Luton Town news

Edwards says Luton new boy McGuinness will ‘get better as time goes on’

October 8, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Edwards says Luton new boy McGuinness will ‘get better as time goes on’

Rob Edwards has insisted that Luton’s summer signing Mark McGuinness will get better, but that it has been a challenging start for the defender.  Signed from Cardiff for a fee initially understood to be in […]

Chieodozie Ogbene bursts past Liverpool Trent Alexander-Arnold
Luton match preview

Ogbene fit to face Man United as boss tells him ‘take the handbrake off’

November 10, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Ogbene fit to face Man United as boss tells him ‘take the handbrake off’

Chieodozie Ogbene has trained ahead of Luton’s trip to Manchester United after concerns over tight hamstrings, with manager Rob Edwards promising there’s “more to come” from the winger.  The Republic of Ireland international has been […]

Luton Town Football Club unveil new signing, Chiedozie Ogbene
Luton transfer news

Edwards’ extra effort earmarked Ogbene as next Luton transfer target

June 27, 2023 James Cunliffe 1

New signing Chiedozie Ogbene was identified as a threat when he played against Luton for Rotherham and that’s what saw him added to Town’s transfer wish list.  The 26-year-old becomes the Hatters’ first signing as […]

Chiedozie Ogbene
Luton transfer news

Luton make ‘one in 200,000’ Ireland ace their first signing as a Premier League club

June 27, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton make ‘one in 200,000’ Ireland ace their first signing as a Premier League club

Luton have made Republic of Ireland international Chiedozie Ogbene their first signing of the summer as they prepare to play in the Premier League for the first time ever.  The 26-year-old will join from Championship […]

James Collins gives a thumbs up after his winning penalty against Watford
Luton transfer news

Confirmed: James Collins to join Cardiff City after ‘best time of my career’ as a Hatter

May 19, 2021 Sportsdesk 3

The rumours are true and Luton hitman James Collins will join Championship rivals Cardiff City on a free after turning down a new deal, with the striker saying his four years as a Hatter have […]

James Collins
Luton comment

Opinion: If James Collins calls time on Town will he leave as a Luton legend?

May 18, 2021 James Cunliffe 2

You can pick your own moment that the long Luton goodbye began for James Collins, should the disappointing but not unexpected rumours of the striker’s exit be true – but perhaps the bigger question is whether […]

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