Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast

S7 E53: Exclusive deep dive with Luton chairman David Wilkinson on transfers, finances, stadium news

Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and they have a very special guest with them for the January Deep Dive as Luton Town chairman David Wilkinson comes in for a chat.

The podcast begins by looking back on the season so far with the high points discussed as well as the chances of avoiding the drop and how a significant transfer deal was actually done.

It is January, so inevitably the attention turns to the transfer window and whether we might see anyone coming or going before we discuss the club's financial accounts, which were released.

The lads then chat to Wilko about the ongoing improvements both on and off the pitch including safe standing which is currently being installed in the Oak Road end before the discussion moves onto the latest surrounding the Hatters' new stadium plans at Power Court.

There is then a lengthy chat about finances in football and the state of the game as a whole before we cover topics such as the wonderful medical team that saved captain Tom Lockyer when he had a cardiac arrest, the club's fantastic work in the community and the academy.

All this and a lot more on the longest running Luton Town podcast!

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Like our new logo for the 2023/24 season? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk 

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Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com

Find all the latest news and features about Luton Town at The Lutonian: https://thelutonian.com/

Thanks to the Hightown Club in Luton for hosting our video podcasts. Find them at: https://www.facebook.com/HightownClub/.  .

Like our new logo for the 2023/24 season? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk 

Like our new theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have just released an album called Kybalion Part 1 and 2 on Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Find it on all streaming platforms at: https://linktr.ee/sgwolfgang.

 

S7 E52: Everton v Luton FA Cup preview: "Give the ball to Ross Barkley" | Ryan Giles transfer exit?

Luton Town return from their winter break with an FA Cup fourth round tie against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.

Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead to the clash as the Hatters head to the blue part of Merseyside for the second time this season.

Will Ross Barkley’s return to Goodison see a second Luton win on the ground in a matter of months or will the tables be turned? Who should the Town look out for in the Everton side and who should Rob Edwards select to attempt to win the tie? And will Ryan Giles still be a Hatter as Hull bid to sign him? 

All this is discussed and much more on the only Luton Town podcast to go from League 2 to the Premier League.

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Find the Football 365 article about Ross Barkley and Jordan Henderson: https://www.football365.com/news/opinion-jordan-henderson-ross-barkley-england-boos-make-way-guy-loves-footy

Find all the latest news and features about Luton Town at The Lutonian: https://thelutonian.com/

Thanks to the Hightown Club in Luton for hosting our video podcasts. Find them at: https://www.facebook.com/HightownClub/.  .

Like our new logo for the 2023/24 season? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk 

Like our new theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have just released an album called Kybalion Part 1 and 2 on Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Find it on all streaming platforms at: https://linktr.ee/sgwolfgang.

S7 E51: Bolton 1 Luton 2 FA Cup reaction and why there's no need to panic over club finances

Luton Town prevailed 2-1 in their FA Cup third round replay away to Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday evening to set up a tie away to Everton in the fourth round.

Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to break down the victory beginning with some faces they were delighted to see back in action.

The lads then go through the match as the Town came from behind to record a win over the League 1 side. All the key incidents over the course of the evening are picked out and discussed before a look ahead to the trip to Everton in the next round.

Once the FA Cup chat has concluded the boys turn their attention to the news of the last few days which includes the first signing of the transfer window and a first assessment of Luton Town's newly-published financial accounts.

All this and plenty more on the longest running Luton Town podcast!

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Find all the latest news and features about Luton Town at The Lutonian: https://thelutonian.com/

Thanks to the Hightown Club in Luton for hosting our video podcasts. Find them at: https://www.facebook.com/HightownClub/.  .

Like our new logo for the 2023/24 season? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk 

Like our new theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have just released an album called Kybalion Part 1 and 2 on Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Find it on all streaming platforms at: https://linktr.ee/sgwolfgang.

S7 E50: Bolton v Luton - FA Cup 3rd round replay preview - "We've got to be winning games like this"

It is the replay that Luton didn’t want but the Hatters travel to the Toughsheet Community Stadium on Tuesday evening looking to book a spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Kev is once again joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Trust board member Helen Gatward to look ahead to the replay which will hopefully be much more entertaining than the 0-0 reverse fixture.

The trio discuss how strong the Town should go in terms of a starting XI and a couple of players who they would like to see involved before looking at the impact a run in the cup could have in light of a trip to Crystal Palace or Everton being the reward for the winner.

As ever the podcast concludes with the score predictions. Does anyone see an upset do they think the Town will progress? Drop your predictions in the comments. 

All this and a lot more on the longest running Luton Town podcast!

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Find all the latest news and features about Luton Town at The Lutonian: https://thelutonian.com/

Thanks to the Hightown Club in Luton for hosting our video podcasts. Find them at: https://www.facebook.com/HightownClub/.  .

Like our new logo for the 2023/24 season? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk 

Like our new theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have just released an album called Kybalion Part 1 and 2 on Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Find it on all streaming platforms at: https://linktr.ee/sgwolfgang.

S7 E49: Burnley 1 Luton 1: Not a foul. There’s only a debate because goalies get too much protection

Town left it late but they came away from Turf Moor with a more than deserved point on Friday night. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Trust board member Helen Gatward to dissect Burnley 1-1 Luton.

There is no skirting around it on this podcast. The trio start by looking at the big incident in the game. Was it a foul or was it a legitimate goal? There is a big discussion on the equaliser before the attention turns to the many Town players who excelled on the night with tributes paid to two who haven’t seen much football recently.

The chat then turns to a key transition in the Town game and what that can mean for the remainder of the season before a final reflection on what turned out to be a crucial night in the battle for survival.

All this and much more on the only podcast to go from League 2 to the Premier League!

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Opinion: VAR call should be watershed moment to end goalkeeper protection racket https://thelutonian.com/opinion-var-call-should-be-watershed-moment-to-end-goalkeeper-protection-racket/

Find all the latest news and features about Luton Town at The Lutonian: https://thelutonian.com/

Thanks to the Hightown Club in Luton for hosting our video podcasts. Find them at: https://www.facebook.com/HightownClub/.  .

Like our new logo for the 2023/24 season? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk 

Like our new theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have just released an album called Kybalion Part 1 and 2 on Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Find it on all streaming platforms at: https://linktr.ee/sgwolfgang.

S7 E48: Burnley v Luton preview: ’Cruel’ summer is all the motivation Andros needs in MASSIVE clash

Luton Town are back to Premier League action this week with a Friday night foray to Turf Moor to face familiar foes Burnley in a huge relegation six-pointer for both clubs.

Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead to what promises to be a defining match in the season of both teams.

The podcast begins with a look ahead to the opponents and where the threats might come from in their ranks before the attention turns to the likely Town starting XI - which should include Andros Townsend who had spent all summer at Burnley before the withdrew a contract offer at the last minute. 

We look at where Town can hurt this Burnley side and how they can do it.

The podcast concludes with the score predictions as always with both chaps predicting goals in the game!

Plenty more on top as well on the only podcast to go from League 2 to the Premier League!

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Find all the latest news and features about Luton Town at The Lutonian: https://thelutonian.com/

Thanks to the Hightown Club in Luton for hosting our video podcasts. Find them at: https://www.facebook.com/HightownClub/.  .

Like our new logo for the 2023/24 season? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk 

Like our new theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have just released an album called Kybalion Part 1 and 2 on Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Find it on all streaming platforms at: https://linktr.ee/sgwolfgang.

S7 E47: Luton 0 Bolton 0: What is it with cup games against lower league teams?

Well that wasn’t great was it!?

Luton Town began 2024 with a tame 0-0 draw at home to Bolton Wanderers in the Emirates FA Cup Third Round and Kev is once again joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to dissect what little action there was.

Listen in for the boys’ views on a tough 90 minutes to watch, albeit one which got better the longer it went on, who and what the positives from the match was and their opinions on a key decision in the contest.

There are also post-match thoughts from the boss Rob Edwards and second half substitute Jordan Clark as well as reaction to the fourth round draw which will see the winner of the replay travelling to either Crystal Palace or Everton at the end of the month.

And there's a discussion of why recent criticism of new fans inside Kenilworth Road needs to stop, plus the one thing that is the biggest legacy of owners 2020.

All this and much more on the longest running Luton Town podcast!

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Find all the latest news and features about Luton Town at The Lutonian: https://thelutonian.com/

Thanks to the Hightown Club in Luton for hosting our video podcasts. Find them at: https://www.facebook.com/HightownClub/.  .

Like our new logo for the 2023/24 season? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk 

Like our new theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have just released an album called Kybalion Part 1 and 2 on Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Find it on all streaming platforms at: https://linktr.ee/sgwolfgang.

S7 E46: Luton v Bolton: Magic of the cup or ’meh!’? | Andros Townsend - new deal reaction

The Town park the Premier League action for the magic of the FA Cup as Bolton Wanderers are the visitors to Kenilworth Road for a third round tie on Sunday afternoon.

Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead of the Hatters’ opening match in the competition with a reflection on the importance of the cup, both to the Town and to the two chaps.

But first of all, the news broke hours before recording that Andros Townsend had signed a contract extension to stay a Hatter for the foreseeable future, so we discuss his move and his impact since joining the club. 

The attention then turns to the visit of Bolton, where two former Luton players were expected to be involved, however that is already down to just one with the news that Carlos Mendes-Gomes is already away at the Africa Cup of Nations. Two other potential dangers are highlighted.

The boys then put themselves into the shoes of Rob Edwards to try and come up with the potential starting XI for the game. Will there be wholesale changes or just tinkering to the team?

As ever the podcast ends with the score predictions and news of a couple of gifts given to James with big Luton connections attached to them!

All this and much more on the longest running Luton Town podcast!

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Find all the latest news and features about Luton Town at The Lutonian: https://thelutonian.com/

Thanks to the Hightown Club in Luton for hosting our video podcasts. Find them at: https://www.facebook.com/HightownClub/.  .

Like our new logo for the 2023/24 season? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk 

Like our new theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have just released an album called Kybalion Part 1 and 2 on Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Find it on all streaming platforms at: https://linktr.ee/sgwolfgang. 

S7 E45: Luton 2 Chelsea 3 - Instant post-match reaction and exclusive bonus player interviews

Here’s our instant match reaction from Kenilworth Road with Kev and James a few minutes after the final whistle of a frustrating 3-2 defeat to Chelsea as, with New Year celebrations in full flow, we won't be able to bring you a full studio reaction podcast as normal.

 

But you'll have seen part of this on our social media channels yesterday (and if not that's a good reason to give us a follow), but we promised you some exclusive bonus player interview reaction content... so here it is. Hear from: 

 

Rob Edwards

Ross Barkley

Tahith Chong

Carlton Morris

Andros Townsend (including his update on contract negotiations)

 

Let us know in the comments if you like this type of content and we'll see if we can do more of it in 2024.

 

You can also read on The Lutonian, James’ take on the match including reaction from the boss: https://thelutonian.com/luton-2-chelsea-3-a-case-of-what.../

 

 

S7 E44: Luton v Chelsea preview: Is this the least daunting match of the month?

For the second time in 21 months, big spending Chelsea are the visitors to Kenilworth Road, only this time the two sides meet as divisional rivals rather than in an FA Cup match.

Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Town fan Dan Barratt-Davis to preview a match which could very well give an obvious sign of the improvement Rob Edwards’ side have made since losing 3-0 to the Blues in their second match in the Premier League.

As always in a preview podcast the boys pick out three main threats in the visitors side, one of whom has already ripped the Town apart this season, before looking at how the Hatters boss could set his own side up and where they can get at Chelsea.

The discussion then turns to who might be best served to start for the home side in what should be a great afternoon as the Town go in search of a third straight Premier League win, 32 years after they last did it in the top flight. Back in 1991 that was achieved at home to the Londoners. Can Town do it again? 

The podcast concludes with our score predictions and then as this is the last full studio podcast of 2023 the boys pick out their favourite moments from what has been a truly memorable calendar year.

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Find all the latest news and features about Luton Town at The Lutonian: https://thelutonian.com/

Thanks to the Hightown Club in Luton for hosting our video podcasts. Find them at: https://www.facebook.com/HightownClub/.  .

Like our new logo for the 2023/24 season? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk 

Like our new theme tune? Check out Seán Grant and the Wolfgang at: https://linktr.ee/sgwolfgang