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...
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...
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 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 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...
Although born in Luton, Sos was playing for Alton Town when he was spotted by Hatters scouts and invited to Kenilworth Road where he signed on as an amateur whilst still keeping up a day job as a...
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...
Hitchin born Ian had racked up over 300 appearances for Colchester, who he had joined from school, when he was amazingly snapped up by Arsenal on a free transfer in 1983.
Although never a regular at...
Hitchin born Tim came through the youth ranks at Kenilworth Road before making his League debut for the Hatters alongside Ceri Hughes and Neil Poutch in an injury ravaged side at Aston Villa in March...
A fast and clever winger who was born in Leicester in 1880, it was not long before he was picked up by the Fosse club where he became a regular in their side.
It was regarded as a coup when he...
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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...
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...
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 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 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...
Although born in Luton, Sos was playing for Alton Town when he was spotted by Hatters scouts and invited to Kenilworth Road where he signed on as an amateur whilst still keeping up a day job as a...
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...
Hitchin born Ian had racked up over 300 appearances for Colchester, who he had joined from school, when he was amazingly snapped up by Arsenal on a free transfer in 1983. Although never a regular at...
Hitchin born Tim came through the youth ranks at Kenilworth Road before making his League debut for the Hatters alongside Ceri Hughes and Neil Poutch in an injury ravaged side at Aston Villa in March...
A fast and clever winger who was born in Leicester in 1880, it was not long before he was picked up by the Fosse club where he became a regular in their side. It was regarded as a coup when he...