Luton Town

[Hibernia&Alba]

Eric Morecombe's team, which is good enough.

What a rollercoaster they have experienced in the past couple of decades. When I was a kid they were old First Division and a very good side, with the likes of the Stein brothers, Ricky Hill, Steve Foster, Ashley Grimes, Danny Wilson. I remember them winning the League Cup; they played on a plastic pitch and had a policy of no away fans at games, due to hooliganism.

They had a financial collapse and fell through the divisions, ending up non-league and almost going out of business. In the past few years they've gone the other way and now look certain to be in the Championship play-offs. What a fairy tale, should they get back to the EPL. I'd like to see them do it and complete the comeback.

[BILLYHIBS]

Derby County relegated today after a brave fight

Points deduction caught up with them

I remember Mickey Weir signing for Luton Town then coming back home :greengrin

[Billy McKirdy]

Eric Morecombe's team, which is good enough.

What a rollercoaster they have experienced in the past couple of decades. When I was a kid they were old First Division and a very good side, with the likes of the Stein brothers, Ricky Hill, Steve Foster, Ashley Grimes, Danny Wilson. I remember them winning the League Cup; they played on a plastic pitch and had a policy of no away fans at games, due to hooliganism.

They had a financial collapse and fell through the divisions, ending up non-league and almost going out of business. In the past few years they've gone the other way and now look certain to be in the Championship play-offs. What a fairy tale, should they get back to the EPL. I'd like to see them do it and complete the comeback.

I’ve been a Luton fan since 1983 and have seen the highs and lows.
The 30 point deduction in 2008 by the FA ensured their demotion to non league football but they made sure the picked up the Football League trophy in 2009 beating Scunthorpe in the final, ironically, the Irons are sure to be relegated from the football league this season.
It’s all looking bright down Kenilworth Road these days and if they do go up there will be yet more irony as it looks like Watford will be relegated to the championship.
A move to their new stadium Power Court in the centre of Luton is not too far off either.
It’s a good time to be a Hatter, Nathan Jones has done wonders.

[Col L]

Never been an admirer of Luton, they had a millionaire Tory egomaniac Mercer type (David Evans) in charge in the 80s who treated most fitba fans like **** and a commodity…

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/dont-cry-for-luton-1654293.amp

Should add.. that’s a personal opinion… in football terms they’ve done well in recent years and, although he’s moved on now, James Collins did what he couldn’t do for us and banged in a load of goals during their rise.


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[Billy McKirdy]

Never been an admirer of Luton, they had a millionaire Tory egomaniac Mercer type (David Evans) in charge in the 80s who treated most fitba fans like **** and a commodity…

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/dont-cry-for-luton-1654293.amp

Should add.. that’s a personal opinion… in football terms they’ve done well in recent years and James Collins did what he couldn’t do for us and banged in a load of goals during their rise.


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That’s hardly the fans fault, the majority of Luton fans were powerless to stop Evans introducing the membership scheme in the wake of the Millwall FA cup riot

[Carheenlea]

Never been an admirer of Luton, they had a millionaire Tory egomaniac Mercer type (David Evans) in charge in the 80s who treated most fitba fans like **** and a commodity…

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/dont-cry-for-luton-1654293.amp

Should add.. that’s a personal opinion… in football terms they’ve done well in recent years and, although he’s moved on now, James Collins did what he couldn’t do for us and banged in a load of goals during their rise.


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Tommy Robinson a big fan too!

[Hibernia&Alba]

Never been an admirer of Luton, they had a millionaire Tory egomaniac Mercer type (David Evans) in charge in the 80s who treated most fitba fans like **** and a commodity…

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/dont-cry-for-luton-1654293.amp

Should add.. that’s a personal opinion… in football terms they’ve done well in recent years and, although he’s moved on now, James Collins did what he couldn’t do for us and banged in a load of goals during their rise.


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That's right. Evans was a horrible piece of work and a massive bigot.

[Hibernia&Alba]

I’ve been a Luton fan since 1983 and have seen the highs and lows.
The 30 point deduction in 2008 by the FA ensured their demotion to non league football but they made sure the picked up the Football League trophy in 2009 beating Scunthorpe in the final, ironically, the Irons are sure to be relegated from the football league this season.
It’s all looking bright down Kenilworth Road these days and if they do go up there will be yet more irony as it looks like Watford will be relegated to the championship.
A move to their new stadium Power Court in the centre of Luton is not too far off either.
It’s a good time to be a Hatter, Nathan Jones has done wonders.

How did you get involved with Luton - did you live down there?

I didn't know they are building a new stadium, thought Kenilworth Road is a dump and needs replacing.

[Col L]

That’s hardly the fans fault, the majority of Luton fans were powerless to stop Evans introducing the membership scheme in the wake of the Millwall FA cup riot

You’re right, not the fans fault and not blaming them. Just a personal opinion from a Swansea City fan! [emoji6]


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[Lago]

When I lived in Stevenage, late 60s early 70s use to take in Luton's home games, enjoyed it.

[Billy McKirdy]

How did you get involved with Luton - did you live down there?

I didn't know they are building a new stadium, thought Kenilworth Road is a dump and needs replacing.

I was at college in Norfolk and became good mates with a Luton fan, he used to go home most weekends so I went to my first Luton game when I went I went back to his one weekend.

I also went to a few Norwich games around the same time as the college ran a bus to Carrow Road regularly, but Luton with the Stein brothers, Steve Foster and Ricky Hill became my English team.

Many Luton fans are Asians from the town, little Tommy Twonames is a sick joke to most Hatters.

[Billy McKirdy]

Power Court

https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/sweet-confirms-luton-are-on-track-to-deliver-detailed-planning-application-for-power-court-in-first-half-of-2022-3578215

[Hibernia&Alba]

Tommy Robinson a big fan too!

I'm sure that crackpot is the exception and not the rule. Every club has its lunatics.

[Col L]

I'm sure that crackpot is the exception and not the rule. Every club has its lunatics.

Unless it’s The Rangers where the exception/rule balance is a bit more skewed!

[Hibernia&Alba]

Unless it’s The Rangers where the exception/rule balance is a bit more skewed!

True :agree:

[Carheenlea]

Unless it’s The Rangers where the exception/rule balance is a bit more skewed!

If you picked the biggest lunatic from each club, Rangers would still be by some considerable margin the worst.

[Newry Hibs]

Brought up in Luton and followed them in the halcyon days of early 80s to mid 90s.

Founding member of the premier league, but relegated the season before it started.

Would love to see them promoted. They could take the £££ and pay for the stadium.

David Evans and the terrible plastic pitch weren't universally popular. There was some sympathy for the away fan ban after the carnage of millwall. Thrown out of the league cup because of it.
One theory was the luton hooligan gang (migs) were a reason why away fans were banned.

[Billy Whizz]

I always remember Luton as having one of the 1st plastic pitches

[Hibernia&Alba]

I always remember Luton as having one of the 1st plastic pitches

That's right. I think QPR were the first, not sure. There was QPR, Luton, Oldham and Preston at one time. Don't know if any other clubs went that route.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Luton have done great just to get to the play-off stage


would be interesting if Millwall scraped into the play-offs

[HH81]

No chance I'm wanting Luton up.

Huddersfield for me.

[StirlingHibee]

I don't pay much attention to the English Championship but did have a double take when I looked at the league tables in the Sunday paper. Remember watching their 1988 League Cup triumph against a very good Arsenal team and of-course there is the Mickey Weir connection. Their fans had a certain reputation back in the day to the point where I believe their fans were barred entry to away games. If they could make it to the promised land it would be a remarkable achievement. Given the glossy, corporate image of the "best league in the world" I think they would be an interesting addition to the prawn sandwich brigade. Hope they do it!!

[SteveHFC]

No chance I'm wanting Luton up.

Huddersfield for me.

Would like to see Forest back in the premier league.

[JamesHFC]

Would like to see Forest back in the premier league.

Same, they play some good stuff too.

[BS44]

The Mad Hatter on Torphichen Street is owned by a Luton fan, few bits of Luton stuff doted about the pub.

[Is It On....]

Tommy Robinson a big fan too!

Or could that be Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon?

[ballengeich]

On the one time I went to Luton the ticket office sold me a seat which didn't exist.

To be fair, when I went back to the office and complained they found me a real one.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Can't ever forget David Pleat's skip and jump celebration when Luton won away at Man City in the early 80's to stay in the First Division.

[Hibernia&Alba]

A wee shout out to Oldham Athletic, who look to be heading the other way. In the EPL with Joe Royle, it looks very likely they will drop out of the Football League this season.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Can't ever forget David Pleat's skip and jump celebration when Luton won away at Man City in the early 80's to stay in the First Division.

And relegated City in their place. Beautiful :greengrin

[Billy McKirdy]

The Mad Hatter on Torphichen Street is owned by a Luton fan, few bits of Luton stuff doted about the pub.

I never knew that. Quality

[He's here!]

I’ve been a Luton fan since 1983 and have seen the highs and lows.
The 30 point deduction in 2008 by the FA ensured their demotion to non league football but they made sure the picked up the Football League trophy in 2009 beating Scunthorpe in the final, ironically, the Irons are sure to be relegated from the football league this season.
It’s all looking bright down Kenilworth Road these days and if they do go up there will be yet more irony as it looks like Watford will be relegated to the championship.
A move to their new stadium Power Court in the centre of Luton is not too far off either.
It’s a good time to be a Hatter, Nathan Jones has done wonders.

Did you see Mickey Weir play for them?

[Scouse Hibee]

Eric Morecombe's team, which is good enough.

What a rollercoaster they have experienced in the past couple of decades. When I was a kid they were old First Division and a very good side, with the likes of the Stein brothers, Ricky Hill, Steve Foster, Ashley Grimes, Danny Wilson. I remember them winning the League Cup; they played on a plastic pitch and had a policy of no away fans at games, due to hooliganism.

They had a financial collapse and fell through the divisions, ending up non-league and almost going out of business. In the past few years they've gone the other way and now look certain to be in the Championship play-offs. What a fairy tale, should they get back to the EPL. I'd like to see them do it and complete the comeback.

Remember them well in the 80’s, we always used to give Steve Foster a bit of stick at Anfield when I stood on the Kop. Liverpool went on to sign Paul Walsh from them who I liked as a player, they also had a decent keeper in Les Sealey as well as the other players mentioned.

[Newry Hibs]

Did you see Mickey Weir play for them?

Dave Beaumont went from Luton to Hibs.

[Billy McKirdy]

Did you see Mickey Weir play for them?

No, I’m from Edinburgh and going to see Luton is more of an annual treat.
Mickey was only there for 4 months, my mate said he was a tricky player for them and impressed on his short time there, in context, he was there as long as Shaun Maloney was with us.

[Wembley67]

I always remember Luton as having one of the 1st plastic pitches

The bounce on the pitch was incredible, obviously it was nothing like what we have now but even then how that was passed suitable for football is beyond me :)

[AngloHibs]

The entrance to the Oak Stand, between a terrace of houses and along a walkway above back gardens, needs to be seen to be believed.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sportbible.com/football/news-reactions-luton-towns-kenilworth-road-has-the-most-unique-away-end-20220326.amp.html

[Green Reaper]

The bounce on the pitch was incredible, obviously it was nothing like what we have now but even then how that was passed suitable for football is beyond me :)

Agree, I played on it and it was horrible

[Hibernia&Alba]

They made the play offs. What a comeback it could be for them.

[G15 Hibs]

They made the play offs. What a comeback it could be for them.

The goal that got them there was something else. Straight out of a Danny Baker Own Goals and Gaffs video.

[Newry Hibs]

They made the play offs. What a comeback it could be for them.

Would be extraordinary. Really hope they can do it.
Lot of injury problems though.

[RIP]

Tommy Robinson a big fan too!

That mug used to try and claim he was a member of the Luton MIGs back in the day. He wouldn’t dare show his face at the club after being humiliated a few years back.

https://flaf.org.uk/when-tommy-came-back-to-luton-town/

[Hibernia&Alba]

From Premier League to non-league, and now back to the Premier League. What a journey; it must be unique.

[Newry Hibs]

Absolutely brilliant achievement.

I remember seeing them relegated 31 years ago at notts county. Far too long.

[Lago]

Just reading Luton's Captain collapsed on the pitch and taken to hospital but is conscious and speaking to family.