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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
Oct 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2025
19 min
In the first of our interview series with key figures at Luton Town, Kevin speaks to Hatters CEO Gary Sweet to ask the questions you want answered on Power Court, transfers and the club’s direction.
🔔 Subscribe or follow now and be first to listen to every episode in this interview series as they drop, with chats to come from Luton manager Jack Wilshere, his assistant Chris Powell, player recruitment manager Yousuf Sajjad and new first team coaches Tim Corcoran and David Bridges.
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
43 min
Jack Wilshere takes his Luton side to Sixfields on Saturday afternoon for his first away game in charge with Northampton Town hosting the Hatters.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead to a game where a familiar face will be on show for the opposition.
The boys then highlight why this might not be the most free scoring game of the weekend before going through what team changes Wilshere could make.
All this and much more including score predictions on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
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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
Oct 20, 2025
Oct 20, 2025
57 min
The Jack Wilshere era didn’t start as was hoped as the Town fell to a disappointing 2-0 loss at home to Mansfield in the first game in charge for the former England midfielder on Saturday afternoon.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back on a day which offered hope to begin with but ended with the same disappointment as before.
The boys look at things from the start to the end, pointing out the concerning bits, the better stuff and the parts of the game we need to get rid of as soon as possible.
All this and plenty more including another competition on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
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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
Oct 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
49 min
The Jack Wilshere era begins at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon when Mansfield Town are the visitors.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to preview a match which the boys are both excited for.
The lads begin by discussing the appointments of both Wilshere and his assistant Chris Powell and what they took from the initial press conference and the clips, interviews and videos since then.
They then go onto what can be achieved and how it can be done under the former England internationals and what they want to see in the first 90 minutes under the pair.
All this and much more including the score predictions and a special competition on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
********COMPETITION 🎁 LTST Book Giveaway **********
Win a copy of Luton Town’s Miracle, the brand-new book by Rob Hadgraft 📘
👉 To enter, answer the following question:
Which Luton midfielder scored a long-range stunner against Cambridge in 2017 from a different postcode?
🎧 Email your answer and your name to:
📧 media@lutontownsupporterstrust.com
⏳ Winner announced in the next episode. Good luck and COYH! 🔶🔷
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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
Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
4 min
It's day one of the Jack Wilshere era after the former Arsenal and England ace was officially unveiled as Luton boss. Did you like what you've seen, or still not sure?
Contrary to the rumour mill it was Chris Powell named as his assistant manager, not Steve Bould as was touted. What do you think of that as an appointment?
Kev gives his initial impressions after Wilshere met the press and set out what he wants to achieve while in charge of the Hatters.
Kev and Jimbo will be back in the studio for a full rundown of the big news and a look ahead to Wilshere's first game in charge at Kenilworth Road on Saturday when Mansfield come to town. That episode will be out to you on Thursday morning. Or, if you subscribe you'll get a notification as soon as it drops.
In the meantime, if you missed it, you can read:
Wilshere's first words here: https://thelutonian.com/new-luton-boss-jack-wilshere-reveals-the-nathan-jones-moment-that-sparked-his-coaching-dream/
CEO Gary Sweet explaining why Luton settled on Jack Wilshere over an experienced manager: https://thelutonian.com/gary-sweet-explains-why-luton-settled-on-jack-wilshere-over-an-experienced-manager/
Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
49 min
The rumour mill is suggesting that Jack Wilshere is about to be named as the successor to Matt Bloomfield at Kenilworth Road.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and Luton Town Supporters' Trust chairman Paul Stephens to discuss the departure of the old manager and the potential new recruit.
The boys go through the appointment, the risk that comes with it and what the former Arsenal and England midfielder could bring to the party.
The chat then turns to the rumoured number two Steve Bould and the traits he has which could be beneficial to the Hatters.
All this and a whole lot more on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
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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
Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
2 min
News broke today that Luton Town have parted ways with manager Matt Bloomfield and his coaching staff.
The news was somewhat expected and you may have heard our podcast from before the announcement.
Here, Kev gives his initial thoughts about the big decision.
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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
Oct 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
1 hr 18 min
The Town suffered a 2-0 defeat to Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium on Saturday afternoon on a day which could have huge ramifications for those involved.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back on a very concerning afternoon for those of an orange persuasion.
The lads briefly reflect on the game before turning the majority of the attention to the huge fallout after the contest and what has to happen from here.
The boys also look ahead at how things can turnaround and what lessons have to be learned from last season if Luton are to achieve the aim of promotion this term.
All this and much more on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
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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
Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
39 min
The Hatters cross the border into Hertfordshire on Saturday afternoon when they have a date with second placed Stevenage to negotiate.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead to the match, beginning with a look at the opposition and the reasons why they are second in the standings.
The attention swiftly turns back to Luton and who Matt Bloomfield could name in his starting XI after some selection headaches were posed on Tuesday night.
The chaps go through who could be vulnerable and who are favourites to come into side plus the best angles for getting the better of Stevenage.
All this and a lot more on top on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
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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
Oct 2, 2025
Oct 2, 2025
57 min
The Town produced an act of escapology at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night when they came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Blackpool.
Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back on a match which was quite tricky to make sense of.
The boys go through the bad bits but also reflect on the good and try to make out why it wasn’t all doom and gloom on the evening.
There were positives to go through and the chaps do that and pick out the men who impressed them over the course of the night.
All this and plenty more on the longest-running, award-winning Luton Town podcast!
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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