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...
Born in Stevenage, Banton became a first year scholar at Luton in 2012, having previously been in the academy at local rivals Watford.
He signed professional terms in September 2013 making his...
A product of the Luton Town youth system, local boy Leon became the first person to represent the club at Under-17, Under-19, Reserve and Senior level within one season when coming on as a substitute...
Born in 1878 in Kinsbourne Green, Walter played for junior Luton side Ferndale and impressed in a Junior League representative game against the Town reserves in December 1899 leading to him playing...
Spotted by Luton Town manager George Martin, while partnering another future Hatter Billy Cooke in an army representative match, Doug was a regular full-back at Kenilworth Road during the last...
Early in the 1967/68 Fourth Division promotion season the Hatters suffered a mini injury crisis with wingers Ray Whittaker and Graham French both sidelined. For the important mid-week trip to...
Born at Markyate in 1888 he was known to all in local football circles as the ‘Markyate Blacksmith’.
A large imposing man he had helped out with the Luton reserves in pre- Great War days and had...
Born in St Albans in 1890, George was turning out for his local side in the Spartan League when he was picked up by West Ham in 1910.
A strong and powerful inside forward with a hard shot, as...
Born in St Albans in 1876, Walter was known in local football circles as a useful forward and the Luton committee managed to get him to sign professional forms in October 1897.
Mainly used in the...
Markyate born Alan won England schoolboy and youth caps before signing for Luton Town as a 17 year old in 1955 but found his way blocked by international goalkeepers Bernard Streten and Ron Baynham...
Described as a ‘lusty, fearless full-back with a strong kick’ Stan, who was born in Harpenden in 1909, was signed on by the Town from local club Arden Wednesday in 1932.
Despite playing many games...
Born in Harpenden, Ernest was an amateur international winger who played for Old Aldenhamians. He was on amateur forms for the Town ready to be called up if required but his only competitive game...
Hatfield born Iain was a Development Engineer with British Aerospace and banging in the goals for Hendon when a £30,000 bid from Luton gave him the chance to ply his trade in the top flight.
After...
A tremendous ‘box-to-box’ player with superb stamina, Sean signed professional forms for the Hatters in May 1996 shortly after making his League debut in a Luton side that was just about to be...
Hitchin born Harry turned out for Hitchin Union Jack but, as an amateur, got called up to play for the Town on occasion.
A goalkeeper by choice he played in goal in the final game of the 1898-99...
Big, strong striker Sean was probably too brave for his own good as he missed a large chunk of his footballing career due to injury.
Watford born, but signing on for Luton Town from school, Sean...
Despite winning England Schools caps at both under-15 and under-21 level, Andrew decided to stay on at school to gain his GCSE A-levels before taking up full-time football with Luton Town.
Hitchin...
Born in Ickleford in 1886, William played for Hitchin Town where he was spotted by Watford in 1906.
A right winger of skill and speed, he was soon on the radar of Football League clubs, signing for...
Born in Markyate in 1878, Edgar, a promising full-back, refused the overtures of the Town, preferring to complete his studies and turning out for amateur sides in London.
Studies completed and...
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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...
Born in Stevenage, Banton became a first year scholar at Luton in 2012, having previously been in the academy at local rivals Watford. He signed professional terms in September 2013 making his...
A product of the Luton Town youth system, local boy Leon became the first person to represent the club at Under-17, Under-19, Reserve and Senior level within one season when coming on as a substitute...
Born in 1878 in Kinsbourne Green, Walter played for junior Luton side Ferndale and impressed in a Junior League representative game against the Town reserves in December 1899 leading to him playing...
Spotted by Luton Town manager George Martin, while partnering another future Hatter Billy Cooke in an army representative match, Doug was a regular full-back at Kenilworth Road during the last...
Early in the 1967/68 Fourth Division promotion season the Hatters suffered a mini injury crisis with wingers Ray Whittaker and Graham French both sidelined. For the important mid-week trip to...
Born at Markyate in 1888 he was known to all in local football circles as the ‘Markyate Blacksmith’. A large imposing man he had helped out with the Luton reserves in pre- Great War days and had...
Born in St Albans in 1890, George was turning out for his local side in the Spartan League when he was picked up by West Ham in 1910. A strong and powerful inside forward with a hard shot, as...
Born in St Albans in 1876, Walter was known in local football circles as a useful forward and the Luton committee managed to get him to sign professional forms in October 1897. Mainly used in the...
Markyate born Alan won England schoolboy and youth caps before signing for Luton Town as a 17 year old in 1955 but found his way blocked by international goalkeepers Bernard Streten and Ron Baynham...
Described as a ‘lusty, fearless full-back with a strong kick’ Stan, who was born in Harpenden in 1909, was signed on by the Town from local club Arden Wednesday in 1932. Despite playing many games...
Born in Harpenden, Ernest was an amateur international winger who played for Old Aldenhamians. He was on amateur forms for the Town ready to be called up if required but his only competitive game...
Hatfield born Iain was a Development Engineer with British Aerospace and banging in the goals for Hendon when a £30,000 bid from Luton gave him the chance to ply his trade in the top flight. After...
A tremendous ‘box-to-box’ player with superb stamina, Sean signed professional forms for the Hatters in May 1996 shortly after making his League debut in a Luton side that was just about to be...
Hitchin born Harry turned out for Hitchin Union Jack but, as an amateur, got called up to play for the Town on occasion. A goalkeeper by choice he played in goal in the final game of the 1898-99...
Big, strong striker Sean was probably too brave for his own good as he missed a large chunk of his footballing career due to injury. Watford born, but signing on for Luton Town from school, Sean...
Despite winning England Schools caps at both under-15 and under-21 level, Andrew decided to stay on at school to gain his GCSE A-levels before taking up full-time football with Luton Town. Hitchin...
Born in Ickleford in 1886, William played for Hitchin Town where he was spotted by Watford in 1906. A right winger of skill and speed, he was soon on the radar of Football League clubs, signing for...
Born in Markyate in 1878, Edgar, a promising full-back, refused the overtures of the Town, preferring to complete his studies and turning out for amateur sides in London. Studies completed and...