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Welcome to They Tried To Kill Us Off – the newly independent Luton Town podcast, hosted by Kev and Jimbo.
If you've noticed things look a little different... don't worry. You're in exactly the right place.
After nine seasons as the Luton Town Supporters' Trust Podcast, we're starting a new chapter. We're now an independent podcast, but we're still the same podcast you've been listening to and watching since 2017.
And if you're already subscribed to this podcast, you don't need to do a thing. Your subscription stays exactly where it is and you'll continue to get all our podcasts here as normal.
Our new moniker comes from a famous chant every Luton supporter knows. It's about resilience, sticking together and refusing to be beaten. Luton against the world. We think it perfectly captures what supporting this football club is all about.
We'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone at the Luton Town Supporters' Trust for their support over the past nine seasons and for helping us get to where we are today. We're incredibly grateful for everything we've been able to do together and we're delighted that the podcast can continue into this new chapter.
And while this podcast channel remains exactly where it is, we've also got brand new social media accounts. We'd really appreciate it if you'd followed us there as well and join us for the next chapter:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheyTriedPod
Facebook: facebook.com/TheyTriedLTFC
Instagram: instagram.com/TheyTriedLTFC
Episodes
Jan 8, 2026
Jan 8, 2026
49 min
The Hatters embark on their first home match of 2026 on Saturday afternoon when Stevenage are the visitors for the lunchtime kick off.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Town fan Mark Crowther to look ahead to the clash with the team one place above the Town in the League 1 standings.
There is a brief look at what the visitors provide, where their strengths lie and where they could be weak and ready to be exposed.
The discussion then turns to the Hatters and the options that Jack Wilshere should or could have at his disposal for a game which could have a big impact on the promotion hopes should it not go to plan.
All this and a whole lot more, including score predictions, on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast.
🎧 Subscribe for weekly previews, reactions and special guests from the heart of Luton Town.
#LTFC #LutonTown #JackWilshere #Hatters #stevenage #Luton #football #footballclub
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Thanks to the team at Marsh House for our new podcast studio. Find out more about them and this wonderful creative space in Luton, at: https://www.marshhousestudio.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/marshhousestudioluton/?locale=en_GB
Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com
Find all the latest Luton Town news at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com.
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Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk
Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have a new album called Divide the Light, By The Darkness, out now via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Stream it on your favourite platform at: https://vbah.co.uk/SGWG/DTLBTD
Jan 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026
1 hr 18 min
The Town began 2026 with an uninspiring 1-0 defeat to Exeter City at St James’ Park on New Year’s Day.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist and regular guest Mark Crowther to briefly look back on another game which resembled plenty that have gone before.
The boys then assess where the Town are with regards to their stated aim of being promoted this season before looking ahead to this month's potential transfer activity.
There is discussion and debate on rumours, what is needed in terms of additions and outgoings and plenty more besides! This episode was recorded the night before Lasse Nordås' loan move to Heerenveen was confirmed.
We then hear about Mark’s latest endeavour to support the mental health of Hatters on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
🎧 Subscribe for weekly previews, reactions and special guests from the heart of Luton Town.
#LTFC #LutonTown #JackWilshere #Hatters #leytonorient #wycombewanderers #Luton #football #footballclub
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Thanks to the team at Marsh House for our new podcast studio. Find out more about them and this wonderful creative space in Luton, at: https://www.marshhousestudio.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/marshhousestudioluton/?locale=en_GB
Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com
Find all the latest Luton Town news at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com.
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Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk
Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have a new album called Divide the Light, By The Darkness, out now via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Stream it on your favourite platform at: https://vbah.co.uk/SGWG/DTLBTD
Dec 31, 2025
Dec 31, 2025
1 hr 26 min
It was a very merry Christmas for the Town as they picked up maximum points courtesy of seven goals scored and zero conceded in wins over Wycombe Wanderers and Leyton Orient.
A very happy Kev is joined by an equally jubilant The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to reflect on two big wins and look ahead to the two New Year matches.
The boys begin by reflecting on a wonderful six-point Christmas, picking out the many bits that they liked about both performances and the encouragement that the two wins provide before eulogising over some of the key performers from both matches.
The attention then turns to the beginning of 2026 and away trips to Exeter City and Doncaster Rovers. The boys highlight what they expect to see in both matches from team selection to styles of play and much more in between.
All this and so much more including score predictions, New Year Resolutions and plenty else on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
🎧 Subscribe for weekly previews, reactions and special guests from the heart of Luton Town.
#LTFC #LutonTown #JackWilshere #Hatters #leytonorient #wycombewanderers #Luton #football #footballclub
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Thanks to the team at Marsh House for our new podcast studio. Find out more about them and this wonderful creative space in Luton, at: https://www.marshhousestudio.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/marshhousestudioluton/?locale=en_GB
Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com
Find all the latest Luton Town news at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com.
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Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk
Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have a new album called Divide the Light, By The Darkness, out now via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Stream it on your favourite platform at: https://vbah.co.uk/SGWG/DTLBTD
Dec 24, 2025
Dec 24, 2025
42 min
The Town round off 2025 with back-to-back home matches against Wycombe Wanderers on Boxing Day and Leyton Orient on the following Monday.
With little time between the two games, Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead to both matches with more of an emphasis on the Wycombe game in light of the fact Leyton Orient were only recently our opponents.
The boys discuss a returning individual, Boxing Day recent history and what they want to see from the Town as well as how we can get some joy out of both matches.
All this and plenty more, including the score predictions for both games, on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
🎧 Subscribe for weekly previews, reactions and special guests from the heart of Luton Town.
#LTFC #LutonTown #JackWilshere #Hatters #leytonorient #wycombewanderers #Luton #football #footballclub
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Thanks to the team at Marsh House for our new podcast studio. Find out more about them and this wonderful creative space in Luton, at: https://www.marshhousestudio.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/marshhousestudioluton/?locale=en_GB
Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com
Find all the latest Luton Town news at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com.
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Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk
Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have a new album called Divide the Light, By The Darkness, out now via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Stream it on your favourite platform at: https://vbah.co.uk/SGWG/DTLBTD
Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
1 hr 10 min
The Town contributed to their own downfall in a 3-2 loss to Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Thursday night.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back on a night which carried a lot of the same of what we have seen over the past two years.
The lads go through the Town players shooting themselves in the foot before going through the bits of the game that were good for the Hatters.
The chaps discuss the parts of the performance we can move forward with and what needs binning as soon as possible before Jimbo provides some views on a huge talking point.
There’s been a lot said online about what happened in the away end after the final whistle. We’ve spoken directly to some fans that were there and explain that the incident is not what has been reported in some places.
All this and much more on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
🎧 Subscribe for weekly previews, reactions and special guests from the heart of Luton Town.
#LTFC #LutonTown #JackWilshere #Hatters #readingfc #Luton
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Thanks to the team at Marsh House for our new podcast studio. Find out more about them and this wonderful creative space in Luton, at: https://www.marshhousestudio.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/marshhousestudioluton/?locale=en_GB
Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com
Find all the latest Luton Town news at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com.
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Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk
Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have a new album called Divide the Light, By The Darkness, out now via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Stream it on your favourite platform at: https://vbah.co.uk/SGWG/DTLBTD
Dec 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
50 min
It is a Thursday night assignment for the Town this week when they make the trip to Berkshire to take on Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium in front of the TV cameras.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Town fan and local author Tom Caldon to look ahead to an important game for Jack Wilshere’s men.
The boys have a brief look at our hosts and a former Hatter within their ranks as well as who the dangerman could be.
The attention then switches to the Town and how Jack Wilshere can get the quick start from his side that he has been looking for in recent games without disposing of the players he trusts.
All this and so much more, including score predictions and information about Tom’s book, on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
Get Tom's book - It Only Took Nine Years - at: https://www.curtis-sport.com/all-programmes/It-Only-Took-Nine-Years-p798000339
Find him on X at: https://x.com/tomcaldon
🎧 Subscribe for weekly previews, reactions and special guests from the heart of Luton Town.
#LTFC #LutonTown #JackWilshere #Hatters #readingfc #Luton
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Thanks to the team at Marsh House for our new podcast studio. Find out more about them and this wonderful creative space in Luton, at: https://www.marshhousestudio.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/marshhousestudioluton/?locale=en_GB
Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com
Find all the latest Luton Town news at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com.
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Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk
Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have a new album called Divide the Light, By The Darkness, out now via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Stream it on your favourite platform at: https://vbah.co.uk/SGWG/DTLBTD
Dec 15, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
1 hr 8 min
It was another disappointing afternoon for the Town when they were held to a 2-2 draw by rock bottom Port Vale on Saturday.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Luton fan and local author Tom Caldon to reflect on another frustrating day at the office for the Hatters.
The boys go through where things went wrong and what was most disappointing on the day and where we can go from here while also trying to find some positives within the bigger picture.
Tom then tells us about his new book which will make a wonderful stocking filler for that Luton fan in your life! Get it at: https://www.curtis-sport.com/all-programmes/It-Only-Took-Nine-Years-p798000339 and find him on X at: https://x.com/tomcaldon
All this and much more on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
🎧 Subscribe for weekly previews, reactions and special guests from the heart of Luton Town.
#LTFC #LutonTown #JackWilshere #Hatters #portvale #Luton
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Thanks to the team at Marsh House for our new podcast studio. Find out more about them and this wonderful creative space in Luton, at: https://www.marshhousestudio.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/marshhousestudioluton/?locale=en_GB
Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com
Find all the latest Luton Town news at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com.
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Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk
Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have a new album called Divide the Light, By The Darkness, out now via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Stream it on your favourite platform at: https://vbah.co.uk/SGWG/DTLBTD
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
38 min
The Hatters host rock bottom Port Vale at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon in a must-win match for Jack Wilshere’s men.
Kev is joined as always by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead to the contest and they begin by discussing the importance of the game not just for three points but the bigger picture.
The attention then turns towards the visitors and whether they are as bad as their league position suggests, and also a couple of performers that Town need to keep quiet.
The lads then go through potential team changes, who should come in and who should make way after the debacle at Brisbane Road on Tuesday night.
All this and plenty more, including the score predictions, on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
🎧 Subscribe for weekly previews, reactions and special guests from the heart of Luton Town.
#LTFC #LutonTown #JackWilshere #Hatters #portvale #Luton
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Thanks to the team at Marsh House for our new podcast studio. Find out more about them and this wonderful creative space in Luton, at: https://www.marshhousestudio.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/marshhousestudioluton/?locale=en_GB
Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com
Find all the latest Luton Town news at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com.
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Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk
Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have a new album called Divide the Light, By The Darkness, out now via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Stream it on your favourite platform at: https://vbah.co.uk/SGWG/DTLBTD
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025
52 min
Fans at Brisbane Road on Tuesday night endured a tough 90 minutes to watch as Luton Town were held to a 1-1 draw by Leyton Orient on a dour evening of football.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to go through the bad and the truly very bad of the evening with few positives for the lads to get stuck into.
They pull no punches over the quality on offer or some of the performances that were displayed but give credit to a couple of individuals.
All this and lots more on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast
🎧 Subscribe for weekly previews, reactions and special guests from the heart of Luton Town.
#LTFC #LutonTown #FAcup #JackWilshere #Hatters #LeytonOrient #Luton
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Thanks to the team at Marsh House for our new podcast studio. Find out more about them and this wonderful creative space in Luton, at: https://www.marshhousestudio.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/marshhousestudioluton/?locale=en_GB
Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com
Find all the latest Luton Town news at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com.
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Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk
Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have a new album called Divide the Light, By The Darkness, out now via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Stream it on your favourite platform at: https://vbah.co.uk/SGWG/DTLBTD
Dec 8, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
1 hr 30 min
The Town made progress in one competition but paid the penalty in another in a rollercoaster week of cup action for the Hatters.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look at the good and the bad of the cup ties as well as preview the upcoming return to league action at Leyton Orient.
The boys pick out the highlights of the cup games and the negatives of both matches, going through the players who enhanced their reputation and those who probably didn’t shine as much as they would have wanted.
The attention then turns to the Orient game against a wounded opponent. Are they more dangerous than their league position suggests? The lads go through a potential big selection call for Jack Wilshere ahead of the game and run through who else might make the team for the clash.
All this and much more, including the score predictions, on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
We're back on the score predictions for the Orient game, here's the link to the full leaderboard, so you can find out where you are in the table: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com/podcast-correct-score-predictions-leaderboard/
🎧 Subscribe for weekly previews, reactions and special guests from the heart of Luton Town.
#LTFC #LutonTown #FAcup #JackWilshere #Hatters #fleetwood #exeter #leytonorient #Luton
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Thanks to the team at Marsh House for our new podcast studio. Find out more about them and this wonderful creative space in Luton, at: https://www.marshhousestudio.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/marshhousestudioluton/?locale=en_GB
Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com
Find all the latest Luton Town news at The Lutonian at: https://thelutonian.com.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Like our logo? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk
Like our theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have a new album called Divide the Light, By The Darkness, out now via Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Stream it on your favourite platform at: https://vbah.co.uk/SGWG/DTLBTD