Islington born Nathan joined the Hatters as a trainee before signing professional forms in May 1996. After making his league debut in goal at Burnley, and playing a blinder, in February 1999 he...
Local boy Bob first made his name for Bedford Town before joining Luton in 1912 and spending eight years at the club, although half were lost to the First World War.
A safe, steady goalkeeper he...
Born in Preston in 1897, Henry was one of the most consistent goalkeepers in Division Three North with Nelson but was encouraged to come to Luton in 1927.
Not tall for a goalkeeper; at 5”9”; he was...
James (Jimmy) ADAM.
Scot Jimmy Adam was spotted by the Town whilst playing for Spennymoor and despite fierce opposition from several top flight clubs they got their man when he signed on the dotted...
After appearing for Sunderland in the 1966 Youth Cup final, Terry was not retained by the Roker Park outfit and was snapped up, along with Brian Johnson, by Luton manager George Martin in July 1966...
Bethnal Green born Tony was an experienced goalscorer with two good feet and a respectable strike rate who was signed by Luton manager David Pleat in the summer of 1994 for £20,000 as forward...
Born in Pollockshaws in 1898, Billy was signed from Arthurlie, a Scottish second division side, in December 1925 following a trial. He had previously turned out for Ayr and Falkirk as well as having...
Although born in Limerick, Bud moved to the North in 1946, after leaving the army, to turn out for Belfast Celtic.
Following the infamous riot in 1949, which ended with Belfast Celtic resigning from...
Born in Shipley, West Yorkshire, Simon joined local team Bradford City, signing professional forms in 2006, as an 18 year old. He made his debut for Bradford in the EFL trophy, but found more senior...
Born only a stone’s throw from Somerton Park, Newport, Mark joined his local club from school before making his league debut as a 16 year old in March 1976.
Luton manager David Pleat paid £50,000...
Born in Arlesey in 1884, Frederick starred for his local side but was recruited by the Town as deputy for England international half-back Bob Hawkes.
Signing in April 1908 he played for the...
Born in Leasingthorne, County Durham in 1909, Tom had trials for both Bradford City and Newcastle before joining Leeds where he made a handful of appearances over two years.
Coming to Luton in...
Born of a Yugoslav father, Milija made his goalkeeping name with Stafford Rangers leading to a move to Plymouth in February 1973.
His bravery and sharp reflexes came to the attention of Hatters...
Coventry born Graham signed on for Scunthorpe in March 1990 from youth trainee making his League debut the following season.
After over 150 League appearances for the Iron he became one of ill-fated...
Chris signed professional forms for his local club, Oxford United, in May 1991 and soon made a name for himself as a speedy winger leading to England under-21 caps and a big money move to Nottingham...
Born in Luton in 1875, Fred played for local side Luton Terriers where he was regarded as a ‘shining light’ with ‘accurate heading, clever passing and tackling sending spectators into raptures.’ This...
The fourth of seven sons who all played football at varying levels, Keith was not given a first team chance at local club Portsmouth but made his name at Stockport where he was a mainstay in the side...
Busy midfielder Paul was part of the Allen clan that has produced so many footballers since the War.
Famous for becoming the youngest player to appear in the F.A.Cup final, when turning out for his...
The Hatters were struggling at the wrong end of the Division Two table as the 1997/98 season drew to a close when ex-manager David Pleat offered one of his Tottenham youngsters on loan.
Rory Allen...
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Islington born Nathan joined the Hatters as a trainee before signing professional forms in May 1996. After making his league debut in goal at Burnley, and playing a blinder, in February 1999 he...
Local boy Bob first made his name for Bedford Town before joining Luton in 1912 and spending eight years at the club, although half were lost to the First World War. A safe, steady goalkeeper he...
Born in Preston in 1897, Henry was one of the most consistent goalkeepers in Division Three North with Nelson but was encouraged to come to Luton in 1927. Not tall for a goalkeeper; at 5”9”; he was...
James (Jimmy) ADAM. Scot Jimmy Adam was spotted by the Town whilst playing for Spennymoor and despite fierce opposition from several top flight clubs they got their man when he signed on the dotted...
After appearing for Sunderland in the 1966 Youth Cup final, Terry was not retained by the Roker Park outfit and was snapped up, along with Brian Johnson, by Luton manager George Martin in July 1966...
Bethnal Green born Tony was an experienced goalscorer with two good feet and a respectable strike rate who was signed by Luton manager David Pleat in the summer of 1994 for £20,000 as forward...
Born in Pollockshaws in 1898, Billy was signed from Arthurlie, a Scottish second division side, in December 1925 following a trial. He had previously turned out for Ayr and Falkirk as well as having...
Although born in Limerick, Bud moved to the North in 1946, after leaving the army, to turn out for Belfast Celtic. Following the infamous riot in 1949, which ended with Belfast Celtic resigning from...
Born in Shipley, West Yorkshire, Simon joined local team Bradford City, signing professional forms in 2006, as an 18 year old. He made his debut for Bradford in the EFL trophy, but found more senior...
Born only a stone’s throw from Somerton Park, Newport, Mark joined his local club from school before making his league debut as a 16 year old in March 1976. Luton manager David Pleat paid £50,000...
Born in Arlesey in 1884, Frederick starred for his local side but was recruited by the Town as deputy for England international half-back Bob Hawkes. Signing in April 1908 he played for the...
Born in Leasingthorne, County Durham in 1909, Tom had trials for both Bradford City and Newcastle before joining Leeds where he made a handful of appearances over two years. Coming to Luton in...
Born of a Yugoslav father, Milija made his goalkeeping name with Stafford Rangers leading to a move to Plymouth in February 1973. His bravery and sharp reflexes came to the attention of Hatters...
Coventry born Graham signed on for Scunthorpe in March 1990 from youth trainee making his League debut the following season. After over 150 League appearances for the Iron he became one of ill-fated...
Chris signed professional forms for his local club, Oxford United, in May 1991 and soon made a name for himself as a speedy winger leading to England under-21 caps and a big money move to Nottingham...
Born in Luton in 1875, Fred played for local side Luton Terriers where he was regarded as a ‘shining light’ with ‘accurate heading, clever passing and tackling sending spectators into raptures.’ This...
The fourth of seven sons who all played football at varying levels, Keith was not given a first team chance at local club Portsmouth but made his name at Stockport where he was a mainstay in the side...
Busy midfielder Paul was part of the Allen clan that has produced so many footballers since the War. Famous for becoming the youngest player to appear in the F.A.Cup final, when turning out for his...
The Hatters were struggling at the wrong end of the Division Two table as the 1997/98 season drew to a close when ex-manager David Pleat offered one of his Tottenham youngsters on loan. Rory Allen...