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Rob Edwards is unveiled as Luton's new boss. Photo by David Horn/PRIME Media Images
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Rob Edwards explains why Watford stint should not worry Luton fans

November 17, 2022 James Cunliffe 1

In one ice-breaking sentence, Rob Edwards was able to articulate why Hatters fans shouldn’t place too much stock in his short-lived last job at arch-rivals Watford, as Luton’s new boss also explained that “there’s a […]

Luton chief executive Gary Sweet (left) and recruitment manager Mick Harford (right) unveil new Hatters boss Rob Edwards
Luton Town news

First words from ex-Watford boss Rob Edwards is he’s named new Luton manager

November 17, 2022 Sportsdesk 2

Luton Town have confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new manager following the departure Nathan Jones to Premier League strugglers Southampton last week. Edwards was sacked by the Hatters’ arch-rivals 53 days ago […]

Nathan Jones celebrates Luton's last win at Kenilworth Road against QPR, while the visit of Sunderland will see him manage his milestone 300th game for the club
Luton Town interviews

‘Unrecognisable’ Luton have come a long way as Jones set for 300th game

October 28, 2022 James Cunliffe 5

From League Two, burglarised training ground hot-box Portakabins and school kid jibes to state-of-the-art facilities and Championship progression – boss Nathan Jones says he’s proud of how “unrecognisable” Luton is from the club he took […]

Nathan Jones cuts a disappointed figure at Vicarage Road
Luton Town news

Conspiracy theories ruled out but Jones says sickness bug still in Luton squad

October 27, 2022 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Conspiracy theories ruled out but Jones says sickness bug still in Luton squad

Luton are still suffering the ill effects of the sickness bug that swept through the squad ahead of the 4-0 derby rout at Watford on Sunday, though boss Nathan Jones ruled out anything sinister. Sunderland […]

William Troost-Ekong taps in Watford's second
Luton match reaction

Watford 4 Luton 0: Sorry Jones reveals Town were ‘decimated’ by illness in derby hell

October 23, 2022 James Cunliffe 3

Nathan Jones apologised to Luton fans but revealed his Hatters were “decimated” by illness as they were stuffed 4-0 in a derby day horror show at Watford. It was confirmed before the first clash for […]

Nathan Jones walks across the pitch as his players celebrate victory over Watford
Luton match preview

‘We like changing history’ – Jones eyes end of 28-year wait for win at Watford

October 22, 2022 James Cunliffe 1

Nathan Jones’ history changers can tick off another long-unwanted record by ending a 28-year wait for victory on enemy territory or the Hatters’ bitter rivals Watford. Town travel to Vicarage Road tomorrow lunchtime knowing that […]

Tom Lockyer shakes hands with Ethan Horvath
Luton match preview

‘We know how much it means to the fans,” says Lockyer on Watford rivalry

October 22, 2022 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘We know how much it means to the fans,” says Lockyer on Watford rivalry

Tom Lockyer says Luton players know how much Sunday’s derby day against Watford means to Hatters fans but has warned against his team-mates playing the occasion.  Town hold the bragging rights after beating them 1-0 […]

Luton fans
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Jones urges Hatters not to let rivalry boil over but wants Watford woes to continue

October 21, 2022 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Jones urges Hatters not to let rivalry boil over but wants Watford woes to continue

Nathan Jones hopes Luton can increase the worries of Watford fans with a derby day victory, but has urged the travelling Town contingent not to let their emotions get the better of them on their […]

Carrow Road
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7 things we learned from Norwich 0 Luton 1

October 19, 2022 Kevin Harper 1

Luton Town moved into the top five of the Sky Bet Championship table with a 1-0 win against Norwich City at Carrow Road on Tuesday evening. Here is what we took from the game: Lockyer […]

Nathan Jones
Luton Town news

‘Happy’ Jones hails Hatters board after Watford axe yet another boss

September 28, 2022 James Cunliffe 1

Nathan Jones has praised Luton’s board and declared his happiness to be a Hatter after Watford boss Rob Edwards became the latest Championship manager to suffer the axe.  The Hornets dispensed with their 16th boss […]

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