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Joe Johnson
Luton Town news

Joe Johnson starts as England beat Iran to progress in U17 World Cup

November 14, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Joe Johnson starts as England beat Iran to progress in U17 World Cup

Luton defender Joe Johnson was part of the side that beat Iran with a late Joel Ndala winner saw the Young Lions come from behind to make it two victories out of two in the […]

The blue plaque that can now be seen at the entrance to the Crawley Green Recreation ground, commemorating Harry and June Batt and the players of the Chiltern Valley Ladies and the British Independents teams of 1967-1972
Sport

Blue heritage plaque unveiled to commemorate women’s football trailblazers

September 30, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Blue heritage plaque unveiled to commemorate women’s football trailblazers

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Luton to honour the role that two trailblazing women’s football teams played in the history of the women’s game in England.  Despite a Football Association-enforced ban since 1921 […]

Tim Krul
Luton transfer news

Luton sign Krul after keeper’s chat with top scorer Morris

August 17, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton sign Krul after keeper’s chat with top scorer Morris

Luton have signed experienced Holland international Tim Krul from Norwich with he goalkeeper saying he spoke to top scorer Carlton Morris about the rise of the club.  The striker began his career at the Canaries […]

Tom Lockyer spins away to celebrate his goal which sent Luton to Wembley
Luton Town interviews

Edwards’ homework on ‘sensational’ Lockyer revealed leader’s Luton importance

May 18, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Edwards’ homework on ‘sensational’ Lockyer revealed leader’s Luton importance

Rob Edwards has revealed the details of his first chat with “sensational” Tom Lockyer after the defender’s play-off heroics became the latest proof of the talismanic leader’s importance to Luton. The Welsh international’s first-half header […]

Tom Lockyer
Luton Town interviews

Lockyer thought Luton exit loomed at ‘sad’ start of season

April 28, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Lockyer thought Luton exit loomed at ‘sad’ start of season

The ‘sad’ start of the season could not be more different to the business end for Luton defender Tom Lockyer who has revealed he thought he’d have to leave the club when he couldn’t break […]

Ethan Horvath
Luton Town news

Horvath named in USA World Cup squad for Qatar

November 9, 2022 Sportsdesk 3

Luton loan goalkeeper Ethan Horvath has been selected as part of the USA’s 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The stopper, who joined on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest, has […]

Tom Lockyer
Luton Town news

Luton defender Tom Lockyer gets Wales World Cup call

November 9, 2022 Sportsdesk 3

Luton defender Tom Lockyer has been selected in Wales’ FIFA World Cup squad and will travel to the Qatar tournament later this month with the likes of Gareth Bale. The 27-year-old has been in remarkable […]

Tom Lockyer
Luton match reaction

Blackpool 0 Luton 1: Jones hopes ‘outstanding’ Lockyer gets Wales World Cup call

November 5, 2022 James Cunliffe 3

Luton Boss Nathan Jones hailed a “perfect away day” at Blackpool and then called on Wales to take Tom Lockyer to the World Cup after a 1-0 win that was full of heart and desire.  […]

Lionel Messi in action for Argentina
Luton Town news

Jones blasts World Cup warm-up ‘scandal’ that saw Hatter face Lionel Messi in USA

September 28, 2022 James Cunliffe 2

Luton boss Nathan Jones has hit out at the international fixture “scandal” that saw Amari’i Bell travel to the USA to play in a friendly for Jamaica against Lionel Messi’s Argentina. The Hatters left back, […]

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    Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

    February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash
    Luton International Carnival will return to Wardown Park this spring in what organisers and councillors have described as a homecoming for one of the town’s most significant cultural events. The move marks the first time [...]
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