Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast

Luton Town Supporters’ Trust

A monthly podcast discussing all things Luton Town Football Club, brought to you by the Luton Town Supporters’ Trust, featuring host Kevin Harper with Tony Murray and The Lutonian football journalist James Cunliffe. read less
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Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 15: WE’RE THE FAMOUS LUTON TOWN AND WE’RE GOING TO WEMBLEY!!! Championship play-off final special
May 26 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 15: WE’RE THE FAMOUS LUTON TOWN AND WE’RE GOING TO WEMBLEY!!! Championship play-off final special
Kev, James, Tony and Dan get together for the penultimate time this season to preview the biggest day in the club’s history when they take on Coventry City at Wembley Stadium for a place in the Premier League. They discuss the stories surrounding the match, how the contest might play out and give out their personal predictions for the hugely anticipated clash. In addition to that, Kev catches up with Joe Davis for a chat after he penned a brilliant article last week which revoked many memories for Luton fans. The podcast also includes the best bits of audio from a wonderful media day held ahead of the play-off final at Kenilworth Road with snippets from Gary Sweet, Mick Harford, John Still, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Carlton Morris and Rob Edwards.  If you have not read Joe’s article you can view it here - https://medium.com/@josephsdavis6/play-the-luton-way-how-john-still-revived-a-broken-luton-town-8b4fcaa43a4d
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 15: WE’RE THE FAMOUS LUTON TOWN AND WE’RE GOING TO WEMBLEY!!! Championship play-off final special
May 26 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 15: WE’RE THE FAMOUS LUTON TOWN AND WE’RE GOING TO WEMBLEY!!! Championship play-off final special
Kev, James, Tony and Dan get together for the penultimate time this season to preview the biggest day in the club’s history when they take on Coventry City at Wembley Stadium for a place in the Premier League. They discuss the stories surrounding the match, how the contest might play out and give out their personal predictions for the hugely anticipated clash. In addition to that, Kev catches up with Joe Davis for a chat after he penned a brilliant article last week which revoked many memories for Luton fans. The podcast also includes the best bits of audio from a wonderful media day held ahead of the play-off final at Kenilworth Road with snippets from Gary Sweet, Mick Harford, John Still, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Carlton Morris and Rob Edwards.  If you have not read Joe’s article you can view it here - https://medium.com/@josephsdavis6/play-the-luton-way-how-john-still-revived-a-broken-luton-town-8b4fcaa43a4d
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 14: Awards, play-offs and exclusives with Morris, Adebayo, Lockyer, Clark, Osho, Campbell, Bell, Burke and Edwards
May 13 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 14: Awards, play-offs and exclusives with Morris, Adebayo, Lockyer, Clark, Osho, Campbell, Bell, Burke and Edwards
The boys got together ahead of the annual Luton Town Supporters' Presentation Evening on Wednesday May 3 to reflect on the last few weeks and look forward to a second successive Championship play-off campaign for the Hatters. Before the discussion turns to the remainder of the season, the lads reflect on the size of the achievement of Luton finishing third in the second tier, their best finish for 41 years. The guys then look ahead to the play-offs and what we can expect over the course of the two legged semi-final against Sunderland and what might be different this year to last. Kev and James then seek out a host of players throughout the Presentation Evening for some exclusive chats about their thoughts on the season so far and what lies ahead with dreams of the Premier League within their grasp.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast Bonus Episode: Lars Elstrup exclusive
Apr 23 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast Bonus Episode: Lars Elstrup exclusive
Kev and James sat down to speak with former Hatters star Lars Elstrup during his first trip back to Luton since he left the club in 1991. The boys catch up with the former Denmark international at his hotel for a chat about his time at Luton, reminiscing on great escapes which involved those two famous late-season clashes against Derby County, as well as Euro 92 which Elstrup was a member of the winning Denmark squad. The conversation then moves towards life after football for the man who retired from the game just 30 years old. Lars details his mental health struggles post-retirement and how he has found happiness with himself and the world in the last 16 months, before the attention turns back to football and the present day. All this and plenty more in a compelling chat with a very interesting figure of the Luton past.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast Bonus Episode: Marvelous Nakamba exclusive
Apr 13 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast Bonus Episode: Marvelous Nakamba exclusive
Kev caught up with on-loan superstar Marvelous Nakamba for an exclusive chat in the latest of our bonus podcasts. The episode begins with Kev finding out how Marvelous is enjoying life at Luton, reflecting on him recently winning the Diamond Player of the Month and how he has immediately become a favourite with fans and teammates alike. The conversation then turns to the Marvelous Nakamba Foundation and the incredible work he has done in his homeland of Zimbabwe before the chat returns to the football, as the Villa loanee gives his thoughts on Rob Edwards, the run in, promotion chances and plenty more!
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 13 (Part 2): Is Marvelous Nakamba Luton’s best loan signing? Player and goal of the season decided.
Apr 6 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 13 (Part 2): Is Marvelous Nakamba Luton’s best loan signing? Player and goal of the season decided.
In part 2 of the podcast, Tony concludes his look at the team that won at Man City in 1983 in our ‘Blast from the Past’ segment with a chat about the goalscoring hero that day Raddy Antic. The discussion then turns to the modern day where Kev asks the question whether Marvelous Nakamba is the best loan signing Luton have ever made. The lads give their thoughts and their alternatives to the Zimbabwe international. The attention then turns to the remainder of the season and whether Luton can chase down Sheffield United or not and if they don’t whether they can go two better in the play-offs than they managed last season.  We then preview the matches for the remainder of April before the podcast concludes with everyone voting for their Player of the Season as well as their Goal of the Season.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 13 (Part 1): Watford get battered everywhere they go
Apr 6 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 13 (Part 1): Watford get battered everywhere they go
Kev, James, Tony and Dan return to reflect on what was quite a magnificent Derby Day and well worth the 17-year wait for fans to be Kenilworth Road.  The lads chat through the whole occasion from the build-up, to the 2-0 win, to the wonderful football on show from the Town and the reactions and lots more! They then reflect on the matches prior to the derby which put Luton in such a good position in the table before switching their attention to two heroes from the win over the arch-enemy.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 12: The Hatters v Watford derby day special
Mar 29 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 12: The Hatters v Watford derby day special
Kev is joined once again by James, Tony and Dan for a special podcast previewing the second derby day of the season. After the shambles of the first one, everyone has everything crossed that this one doesn’t go down that path again but with new managers in each dugout and new players on both teams, the chaps look at the game as a whole. They talk about what the game means to Town boss Rob Edwards, who started the season as Watford manager, what it means to be playing a derby at Kenilworth Road in front of a crowd for the first time since 2006, the anticipation, hopes and expectations for the day and a lot more!
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast Bonus Episode: Jordan Clark exclusive
Mar 10 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast Bonus Episode: Jordan Clark exclusive
Kev caught up with one of the stars of the season in Jordan Clark after training on Thursday. They chat about the new deal Clark signed earlier in the week as well as his transition from a winger to one of the best midfielders in the Championship. The chat then turns to how he is performing under Rob Edwards in particular and the interesting relationship between two former teammates. Jordan then gives his opinion on his pride at being named captain for the Wigan FA Cup replay and the season as a whole so far including the motivation the end of last season has given him. This bonus podcast finishes with a look ahead to the next four big matches and the excitement around them before the targets for the remainder of the season is discussed.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 11 (Part 2): Paul Walsh, White Paper review, reffing hell, Clark deal and Power Court progress
Mar 9 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 11 (Part 2): Paul Walsh, White Paper review, reffing hell, Clark deal and Power Court progress
In part two of the March episode of the podcast Tony looks back on the influence of Paul Walsh in the 1982-83 season and that famous afternoon at Man City in our ‘Blast from the Past’ segment before the attention turns to the present as the lads touch on the white paper which was released recently. After the boys finish discussing how football can help itself the chat turns to the referees who have had a very poor month in Luton matches in particular. Things then turn to more positive things starting with the new deal for Jordan Clark before we look ahead to a big week to come on the pitch. The podcast concludes with a look at the accounts that the club recently released, what it all means and the impact they will have on Power Court as well as the positive news regarding the stadium development over the last month.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 11 (Part 1): Nakambe and Osho focus, month in review
Mar 9 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 11 (Part 1): Nakambe and Osho focus, month in review
Kev, James, Tony and Dan are back for the March episode of the podcast and in good spirits after a good month of action for the Town. The boys dissect the previous six matches individually and give their thoughts on how well the Hatters played before the attention turns to two of the heroes of the last month in particular in on loan midfielder Marvelous Nakamba and defender Gabe Osho.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast Bonus Episode: Alfie Doughty exclusive
Feb 24 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast Bonus Episode: Alfie Doughty exclusive
Kev caught up with Town superstar Alfie Doughty for an exclusive chat ahead of the Birmingham City game on Saturday. Listen for Alfie’s thoughts on a tough week on the pitch recently, life at Luton Town, his favoured position, working with manager Rob Edwards, expectations for the remainder of the season as well as a look ahead to another big week of action and much more
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 10 (Part 2): Rob Edwards kills underdog tag, Hart exits but the kids are alright, Brian Stein memories and ”Nelson Mandela’s a Hatter”
Feb 10 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 10 (Part 2): Rob Edwards kills underdog tag, Hart exits but the kids are alright, Brian Stein memories and ”Nelson Mandela’s a Hatter”
The boys continue the February podcast with part two which, as ever this season, begins with our ‘Blast from the Past’ segment where we focus on the 1982/83 season. This month Tony looks back on the Luton careers of Trevor Aylott and Brian Stein. It is all about the future from there on in, beginning with a reflection on the academy in light of the news that Academy Director Paul Hart has left, before the attention turns to the remainder of the season for the first team and what can be achieved after the positive comments made by Rob Edwards after the win against Stoke.  Listen to the boys chat about what can be expected over the last 17 matches with particular attention given to the upcoming matches over the next month.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 10 (Part 1): Transfer fall-out, Elijah Adebayo focus & is Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu a Luton legend?
Feb 10 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 10 (Part 1): Transfer fall-out, Elijah Adebayo focus & is Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu a Luton legend?
Kev, James, Tony and Dan are back for the February episode of the Luton Town Supporters’ Trust podcast and part one begins with a reflection on the transfer window. The lads discuss the ins and outs and whether the Town achieved their regular aim of coming out of the window stronger than when they went into it. The focus then turns to what we’ve seen on the pitch over the last month, beginning with the fallout from the FA Cup exit at Grimsby and then more positive thoughts with the league form in recent times. As ever, part one of the podcast concludes with two player focuses. This month they are on the in form frontman Elijah Adebayo and club legend Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu a week or so after he clocked up 350 appearances in his Luton career.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast Bonus Episode: Ethan Horvath
Jan 20 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast Bonus Episode: Ethan Horvath
Welcome to another special edition of the Luton Town Supporters’ Trust podcast.  In this episode, Kev catches up with the last line of the Town defence, Ethan Horvath, to get his feelings on how the season has gone for him personally and for the team. They also chat about the unique history that Ethan had in getting to senior level, working under different managers, his hopes and expectations of the season and a little look ahead to another meeting with Wigan on Saturday.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 9 (Part 2): Reminiscing about Ricky Hill and Wayne Turner, Academy focus, Power Court update and transfer window chat
Jan 13 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 9 (Part 2): Reminiscing about Ricky Hill and Wayne Turner, Academy focus, Power Court update and transfer window chat
Kev, James, Tony and Dan stay around for part two of the podcast which begins with the latest in our ‘Blast from the Past’ segment. This month Tony looks at two of the most popular players of the 1982-83 season in Wayne Turner and Ricky Hill.   The attention then switches from the past to the future with the academy put in the spotlight ahead of their FA Cup clash with QPR next week before we take a look at the transfer window which is now open and focus on the possibility of an FA Cup fourth round clash at home to Grimsby should Wigan get dispatched.   The boys then conclude this episode by looking ahead to the next bunch of matches over the next month or so and then discuss the latest update on Power Court which was provided by Luton chief executive Gary Sweet in his latest programme notes.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 9 (Part 1): Edwards impressions, Alfie Doughty & Louie Watson focus and 2022 best bits
Jan 13 2023
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 9 (Part 1): Edwards impressions, Alfie Doughty & Louie Watson focus and 2022 best bits
Kev is back to host the first edition of the Luton Town Supporters’ Trust podcast of 2023 and he is joined by regular guests James, Tony Murray and Dan Barratt-Davis, while Town commentator Simon Pitts checks in for the first part of the show too. The boys begin by discussing the start to the reign of Rob Edwards as the Hatters manager and the differences between him and Nathan Jones on and off the pitch as well as looking back at the five games the new man has had in charge. The lads then turn the focus to individual players with the attention this month on Alfie Doughty and Louie Watson, before this part of the podcast concludes with a look back to 2022 which was a wonderful year to be a Luton Town fan.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 8 (Part 2):Could World Cup time-wasting curbs work in the Championship?
Dec 9 2022
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 8 (Part 2):Could World Cup time-wasting curbs work in the Championship?
Part 2 of the podcast begins with the latest in our ‘Blast from the Past’ segments. This month Tony turns his attention to the skipper of the 1982-83 side, Brian Horton. The lads then bring things back to the present day by discussing whether the extending periods of added time seen at the World Cup should be brought into the domestic game. The attention then turns to the FA Cup draw before the podcast finishes with a look ahead to the first half a dozen games under Rob Edwards.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 8 (Part 1): Rob Edwards exclusive as new era begins
Dec 8 2022
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 8 (Part 1): Rob Edwards exclusive as new era begins
James, Tony and Dan are back for the December edition of the podcast which begins with the chaps discussing the appointment of Rob Edwards. Kev hands over hosting duties to James this month as he records a chat with the aforementioned new boss ahead of his first game in charge on Saturday. Part 1 of the podcast concludes with the boys reminding supporters of the last few matches of the Nathan Jones and Mick Harford tenures as they review the final five games prior to the World Cup break.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 7: Nathan Jones leaves for Southampton Special
Nov 14 2022
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 7: Nathan Jones leaves for Southampton Special
The king has gone! Kev, James, Tony and Dan are back for a podcast nobody expected to be recording as they react to the news that Nathan Jones has left Luton Town for a second time. The boys give their reaction to his departure and the legacy that he leaves behind before looking towards who the successor to Jones could be.
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 6 (Part 2): End to TV blackout? Blast from the past - Donaghy and Elliot. November match predictions
Oct 28 2022
Luton Town Supporters’ Trust Podcast - Season 6 Episode 6 (Part 2): End to TV blackout? Blast from the past - Donaghy and Elliot. November match predictions
The second part of the October podcast begins with the latest in our ‘Blast from the Past’ series where this time we focus on the two central defenders at Maine Road in 1983 in the form of Paul Elliott and Mal Donaghy. Bringing it back to the present day, the conversation turns to whether the 3pm blackout should be lifted in light of the news that the EFL are striving for a TV deal which will seek an end to it. The podcast concludes with the boys looking forward to the five matches which takes us through to the World Cup break.