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GS programme notes
Posted by RADSB on 20/8/2025, 12:43:33
From last night including a PC update
Good evening and welcome back to Kenilworth Road. Late summer evening games here always have that special kind of feeling, don’t they? Make the most of the t-shirt weather – the dark, cold evenings of winter will soon roll around!
Tonight, we welcome Wigan Athletic who make the long trip down from Lancashire. On the subject of the weather, I vividly remember driving home in the snow on the motorway after our last meeting with the Latics, an FA Cup replay victory in January 2023.
Our meetings in recent years have always been full of incident, and I always look back fondly on the late 2-1 win over Wigan here in December 2019 thanks to late goals from Callum McManaman and George Moncur. Callum returns with Wigan this evening and we wish him and the Latics all the best of the remainder of the season.
We go into tonight’s game buoyed by a reasonably solid start to the season after a summer of substantial change, on and off the pitch.
Change has not been for the sake of it, but the refresh in the playing squad has reshaped us and will sharpen us for the battles that lie ahead in League One. Across the business we have worked hard to make sure we have made our adjustments with purpose, whether that is on the pitch or behind the scenes. It is still early days and whilst our performance on Saturday was below where we want it to be and below where it will be in games ahead, we have seen some signs of the plan coming together with some early indications of positivity in the right direction.
These were certainly evident in pre-season. The work ethic and atmosphere about the place have sown those early seeds, with Matt and his team making the most of their first trip to Slovenia to outline and implement their vision for the coming season and beyond.
Pre-season’s momentum was carried into the start of the season which began positively with two victories, here against AFC Wimbledon on the opening night of the campaign and then at Peterborough.
At Coventry, despite the defeat, while disappointed to exit a competition that means so much to us, there was plenty to be upbeat about. The most enjoyable part of the evening was witnessing the full debut of Christian Chigozie, who at 17, never looked out of place up against a seasoned Championship strikeforce. Congratulations, Chigsy, you are a credit to yourself and your family.
Christian was not the only young player to be given a chance at the CBS Arena and it was heartening to see such a young side play with a freedom and confidence. Not only does it bode well for the future – after all, we never just planned for ‘today’ – but it also highlighted the strength in depth available to Matt which is going to be vital throughout the next 10 months.
At Bradford at the weekend, we hit a bump in the road, where we were brought back down to earth following a disappointing result and performance. As Matt and many of the players said afterwards, we were simply not at it – and we hope this will act as a reminder to everyone that this division will not show any mercy. However, knowing the characters and make-up of the squad, they will be desperate to bounce back quickly tonight.
Picking up early points before a brand-new team has had time to find its feet bodes well for our character. On the way home from Yorkshire on Saturday evening I was reminded that the last time we were in League One we picked up a measly point after three games – the very season Mick romped us home to the title at the end. It serves as a reminder that patience will be required to allow Matt and co to knit this team together and allow players time to settle and build partnerships across the pitch.
This summer has seen us work hard in our recruitment to build a squad that contains, first and foremost, the kind of character to stand up to the rigours of the division, but as we’ve said, also build for the future too. Our work in the transfer market has reflected this but, instead of going into detail here, I urge you to read the Supporters’ Trust’s comprehensive interview with Yousuf Sajjid, our recruitment manager, which goes in-depth into how the transfer process works, including how targets are identified before they sign on the dotted line.
I won’t tread on Yousuf’s toes, but I will say every signing we make is made with purpose. We want quality, yes, but also character. People who fit the Luton way – hard-working, ambitious, and ready to put the team before themselves – but also players who get you off your seat and make you proud to be a Luton fan. We also want our new recruits to grow into their skin at Luton, which is where I ask you to give them the support and backing to do so.
Off the pitch, we’ve been busy building and maintaining our partnerships, and this is my first opportunity to welcome on board Capital Sky as our principal sponsors.
As you may know, our relationship has been ongoing over the last couple of years, with Capital Sky taking on the major construction project at Kenilworth Road to build and install the Bobbers Stand ahead of the Premier League season, and who are currently on the site of Power Court, working on projects at our new stadium. We’re delighted to have Martin Maloney and his team on board and to have their name adorning the front of our shirts this season. Sponsorship isn’t just about logos on shirts, though, it’s about relationships that help us grow on and off the pitch, and we’re all looking forward to what we can achieve together.
We have also made a number of appointments behind-the-scenes to elevate areas of the business which have already borne fruit. None more so than our replica shirts, where we’re happy to have held our promise of this year delivering both home and away kits in the club shop in time for the team wearing them in league action. The feedback on the designs have been positive and, while we’re proud to be leading the way in sustainability, we’re still keen on producing quality kits that look and feel the part. It was certainly great to see so many away shirts on display on Saturday.
For those who like a surprise, a third kit is just around the corner. We aim to unveil it alongside the Supporters’ Trust, who have played a significant part in the designs of all shirts, in the coming fortnight.
In the midst of so much transformation, the one constant that remains, regardless, is you! The away ends at Peterborough and Bradford once more showed that your passion and loyalty knows no bounds and we appreciate every single one of you who has taken time and spent money travelling to watch the team since we were last here at Kenilworth Road.
Tonight is no exception. The lads will need our support from the first minute until the last, and we’ll be hoping for another three points. The Wimbledon game was another great reminder of how important backing the team until the end is. I think you would all agree that it won’t be the last time we experience a game like that this season, so continue to keep the decibel level high even when the going gets tough. Kenilworth Road is a special place for us – but one we need to make tougher and intimidating for the opposition. If we can all harness that and make it a fortress, then we’re half-way there.
Before I sign-off, I’m delighted to confirm that Power Court progresses and remains on track. Many of you who travel on the train line may have spotted that the new substation is now a mere flick away from being switched over and it won’t be long before the water-flow of the River Lea is redirected along its new channel. Once these momentous events are done and dusted we can then finally start planning to pile for our new stadium which, whatever happens on or off the pitch, is absolutely the most important project for our football club currently.
So, with a summer of rebuilding the team and the project of building our future, we’re seeing signs of definite progress. Finally, please join us in the seventh minute to celebrate the life of Adam Dilley. One of our own, Adam was Luton through and through and will be missed by us all, none more so by his young family, parents and his friends. Rest in peace, Adam.
COYH!
GaryMr J.C. Lomax having been called upon to give his opinion upon the proposed formation of a Town Club, said he was most emphatically in favour of a proposed Luton Town Football Club - 11th April 1885
Re: GS programme notes
Posted by Melbourne Hat on 20/8/2025, 17:17:29, in reply to "GS programme notes "
The substation move and river redirection work does indeed look to be very close to completion from the various drone footage that is out there.
Looking forward to seeing the initial work started on the stadium itself soon!
That will be great to see.
Re: GS programme notes
Posted by Music Critic on 20/8/2025, 16:34:30, in reply to "GS programme notes "
Good news on PC. Looking forward to seeing it get built
Re: GS programme notes
Posted by PaddyHatter on 20/8/2025, 14:09:21, in reply to "GS programme notes "
Superb notes from GS. The ground is happening. The squad and management have had a reset. We've won 3 from 4. Players to come back. Maybe even a last minute deal to be had. Happy days
Re: GS programme notes
Posted by NotaBene on 20/8/2025, 14:02:53, in reply to "GS programme notes "
"I won’t tread on Yousuf’s toes..."
Of course you won't
All hail, glorious leader!All hail, glorious leader.
The comparison to Pleat's day is not really a valid one. In his day he was competing against other clubs who also only used 'the eye test'. That's not the case anymore, other clubs, and indeed businesses in general, use data for everything, so we must too.--------------- One mental rabbit, there's only one mental rabbit
Read them Crumps. He mentioned operating within our means, but this seemed to be the case in the PL when we did have some money and didn't spend. We were 2/3 players short of staying in the PL imo but it never happened-why?
I understand PC is great news for the club but we need to fill that ground with people who want quality football and the way football is going, it might be a tough one. Why are other clubs seemingly investing in players when we are not. Bradford only just came up and beat us at the weekend. I know the team has to get, but I really hope this happens over the next few months and performances get better and better. ' Live for today, not for tommorow '
Always love the conviction with which people say 'we were only 2 or 3 players from staying in the Premier League', while no evidence exists that it's even remotely true.--------------- One mental rabbit, there's only one mental rabbit
My take on that is Marv and Clark spent a fair bit of time on the sidelines, Andersen got injured early on aswell. Why couldn't we have gone and bought a few more experienced players like Barkley? If we had done that in January I think we would have stayed up, but as you said there no evidence to suggest it.
Just like there was no willing to spend some money and at least try to stay in the league, because the financial award for a second season in the PL would have gave the club even more stability.
But as BBB says below, we bought Hashi, which says it all.' Live for today, not for tommorow '
My take on that is Marv and Clark spent a fair bit of time on the sidelines, Andersen got injured early on aswell. Why couldn't we have gone and bought a few more experienced players like Barkley? If we had done that in January I think we would have stayed up, but as you said there no evidence to suggest it.
From the start of the January window, Clark played in every league game bar one and he was an unused sub against Everton so there is no logical reason why we needed to bring someone in in the January window to replace, or cover for, him.
I'm not going to get into yet another debate about the fact that most of the injuries occurred after the window closed as that has already been gone over so many times and nobody on either side of the debate is going to change their opinions nearly two years later.
I hear you tubby. I'm dumbfounded that after making such a top quality signing like Hashi, we failed to stay up to be honest. It's definitely one of life's big mysteries.
Mate he really said fuck all….we had Power Court agreed and allegedly funded before we made the Premiership. We then got copious more money (which Gary has enjoyed) and are now in the the third division with a bang average team. I can only I imagine you are getting some hospitality from GS as your happy clapping is frankly embarrassing.
At last we hear from him. I did like the fact he mentioned Adam - RIP.
I don't want to say too much, but he seems to be smoothing cracks in some areas. Rhe team shouldn't need us to win a game, we should be good enough to win this league, let alone relying on support to get you through. I know it does matter, but actually buying decent players instead of has been's and loans is a bad way to go. This new recruitment guy seems to have been told he has a very minimal budget and it's obvious to see by the signings made.
The shirt situation is laughable, in the PL you couldn't get one for love nor money and that was a massive cock up. Didn't bother me as I don't wear them but my son did.
I'll still keep an open made but we need more signings and possibly a lot of luck to win this league and get back you frmurst time round.' Live for today, not for tommorow '
Just to add I'll support then every match I go to as I've never been one not to, I just hope Gary takes a lot of what people say on board and understands where we are coming from.
We need to get promoted first time round, it's that important.' Live for today, not for tommorow '
What has he actually said across those three pages that is of any note?
The power court news at the end is good and welcome.
Aa little bit about the relationship with Capital Sky.
The kit stuff is just vague nonsense to the point of being offensive. 'we've met our commitment of having the shirts available before we play in them' being spun as good - that is quite literally the vary bare minimum that is expected with regards to kit. They didn't even announce the keepers away kit and we had to see that for ourselves. I am hopeful the kit situation will improve now we have a competent commercial manager in place as I know he wouldn't have had much say in this seasons timings.
The news on the third kit doesn't go more detailed than 'in the coming fortnight', which is nice as we're 4 games into the season, plus he's managed to set it up so he can shift some blame to the Trust when people inevitably get upset that none of our kits are very Luton (although I do like the two we've released).
The rest of it is just general platitudes and a call to support. The actual useful update stuff could've been a page worth
The kit stuff was just unnecessary. The new commercial guy had made the right noises - that the kits will be on sale sooner in future. Nice one. So why did Sweet go against that, by claiming everything was done promptly, when even his own commercial lead was saying it wasn’t? If he doesn’t know that level of stirring will irritate fans, he really should.
I don't want to come across all JD, and no doubt Crumpsall will be along to tell me off for it, but I think it's because GS is getting a little out of touch with the supporters
His comments about the kits are laughable/borderline insulting. Several times he's mentioned the Trusts involvement with them. I wonder how much they knew about the blatant lies told last summer?
It's all just spin. I think a lot of it is on Chris Bell but obviously professionalism prevents Sweet outright saying that.
I'm waiting to see the third kit before contacting the trust but I'd be surprised if their involvement is any more than 'this is the kit, it's vaguely orange and definitely not yellow, we'll show you in advance but obviously you can't tell other trust members'
Further proof, as if any were needed, that GS is damned if he does & damned if he doesn't. Literally cannot win, although thankfully the team did last night instead!"Never too high, never too low"
The over-reaction to people that challenge is ridiculous.
He’s not a volunteer at the club. He’s not beyond accountability and responsibility, quite the reverse. He’s a highly paid executive who was happy to take plaudits when things were going well and has to have broad shoulders when there is failure, particularly when he’s wanted a lot of control of facets of the club that have struggled.
Certainly does not deserve abuse, but you’re there to be shot at as CEO.
I think the point is that first it’s “I’m outraged about lack of communication from the club” and then it’s “I’m outraged about what the club communicated”. WTF do people expect him to say
“ we’re building a stadium to enhance and protect the future prosperity of the club”, at a guess. Health and Safety probably wouldn’t let him say that because they’d be afraid some fans heads would explode
In that case, when he said they'd only be using £30m from the PL money on PC, why didn't he add that any profit from transfers would also be going to PC? You know, transparency an all that....
And which lefties have gone ? ….City Gent , Sheff , Dd , Pipsqueak , attention seeker , you , Well , Farhat , teacher , eastender , Cuba , mad pig …etc etc … The only right wing / centre poster who has disappeared is Clarke . So who no longer posts ?
Wow, just, fucking, wow. Bottom lip going a bit, there, was it champ?
Please tell me you're embarrassed by this. Please tell me that you were pissed. Again. Please tell me that you'd like to take back. It's OK, we're nice, we'll let you take it back.
Nope not at all. I think you are an arrogant little prick who spouts bollox when hiding behind a keyboard and would love to see how you behave face to face. Nothing more than that ….
And I think you should seek help in identifying and confronting whatever it is about you that makes you feel so inadequate that some bloke you've never met calling you names on the internet causes you to indulge in revenge fantasy to attempt to quell your impotent rage.
Because, make no mistake, even if you did get whatever it is that you think you want from encountering me in real life, it would still be there and you'd still feel like a fraud.
The board evolves mate. Plenty I know don't bother anymore for various reasons. There's some that stopped as the lunatics took over the asylum a few years ago and never came back, some that stopped due to mass deletions of anything even slightly critical of the club, others that simply just can't be arsed anymore.
Overall though, despite the obvious shite, I find this messageboard does tend to give a good insight as to how supporters genuinely feel. The negativity and complaints about GS are no different on here to what I hear in the pub pre and post games or in the area of the ground I stand. That said, when the first whistle blows at a game, everyone is right behind the lads.
There are still many with balanced posts and I don’t think Outlaws has ever been much different. It’s the good, the bad and the ugly! A message board and that elicits opinions, some positive and some negative.
End of the day he's going to get stick, same as the players if we're not performing on the pitch. That's ultimately what a football club will be judged on and for two years we've been utter wank. I thought the interview with recruitment gave more insight tbh, although it didn't fill me with confidence.
Alot more interesting than Sweets word salad and the lad can certainly talk the talk, I suppose only time will tell. Financial restraints obviously play a huge part in who we sign. It was interesting we can't sign foreigners at the moment due to being at maximum with work permits. I never knew that was a thing tbh
I wonder what would happen if anyone here was in the position to own a club which had our recent history what would you do? Would you leave things the same or would you be asking questions? It's the same with the support unfortunately, they pay into the club aswell which some people tend to forget. I'm not saying it's a God given right but transparency is key, especially when we we PL 2 years ago.' Live for today, not for tommorow '
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