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...
Striker Calvin Andrew was born in Luton and came through the youth system ranks at Kenilworth Road signing professional terms on the 25th September 2004. Just three days later he made his...
James was born in Luton, and represented various local clubs, working his way up through the levels, starting with Luton Schools, and then Bedfordshire County before signing scholarship terms with...
Although born in Luton, Keith was spotted by the Hatters while playing local football in London and signed professional forms in April 1971.
A brave goalkeeper, Keith shared duties in the early part...
Born in Luton in 1862, William played for Luton Wanderers from their beginnings in 1881 and was a founder member of the Town club in 1885, turning out in the club’s first competitive game against...
Local boy Sid, born in Luton in 1904, was starring in goal for Luton Amateurs when he was picked up by the Town in the summer of 1922.
Sadly, Sid only got one chance in the first team, a 2-1 win at...
Local boy Kingsley signed on for Luton Town after leaving college and following a series of brilliant displays on the left wing for the reserves he was awarded a League debut at QPR in September 1987...
Luton born centre back Shane, was educated at Cardinal Newman, before continuing his studies at Barnfield College focussing on Building Studies and Construction, during which, Blackett started his...
Born in Luton in 1879, John started his career at Luton Falcons before being asked to play for the Town reserve side.
A regular in the reserve side he won three Bedfordshire Senior Cup medals with...
Harry was born in Luton in 1860 and played for Luton Excelsior in the early 1880s before becoming a founder member of the new Town club in 1885.
A versatile player who could perform as goalkeeper or...
Local lad Dean signed on for the Hatters from school and made his Luton debut in a Division Two game at Oldham in September 2003, whilst still only 17, coming on in goal for Robert Beckwith who had...
Born in Luton in 1880, James was a product of Luton Stanley, a feeder club for the Town, and was called upon to play for the Luton reserve side on many occasions.
With the Town struggling on and off...
Born in Luton in 1874, Tip first played football for St Matthews School and Luton Montrose on the right wing and after a trial in 1892 turned out for the Town on a fairly regular basis on the right...
Born in Luton in 1877, Thomas turned out for Luton Melrose and was called upon to play one game as an amateur, at inside-forward for the Town’s United League side at home to Woolwich Arsenal in...
An old boy of Dunstable Road school, Robin was destined for greatness after appearing for England schoolboys but it was not until December 1961 that the Hatters managed to get his signature, albeit...
Born in Luton in 1872, his surname was wrongly spelt as Chesher in so many reports and profiles.
Playing locally for Luton Terriers and working in the hat trade he came to the Town in 1890 and...
Right sided midfielder Gary joined his local side, Luton Town, from school and after a series of sound displays in the reserves made his league debut at Charlton in May 1987 where he set up Mick...
Born in Luton in 1874, Arthur helped set up Christ Church football club in the town before doing the same at Staines.
A useful centre-half he then turned out for various clubs in Kent before being...
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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...
Striker Calvin Andrew was born in Luton and came through the youth system ranks at Kenilworth Road signing professional terms on the 25th September 2004. Just three days later he made his...
James was born in Luton, and represented various local clubs, working his way up through the levels, starting with Luton Schools, and then Bedfordshire County before signing scholarship terms with...
Although born in Luton, Keith was spotted by the Hatters while playing local football in London and signed professional forms in April 1971. A brave goalkeeper, Keith shared duties in the early part...
Born in Luton in 1862, William played for Luton Wanderers from their beginnings in 1881 and was a founder member of the Town club in 1885, turning out in the club’s first competitive game against...
Local boy Sid, born in Luton in 1904, was starring in goal for Luton Amateurs when he was picked up by the Town in the summer of 1922. Sadly, Sid only got one chance in the first team, a 2-1 win at...
Local boy Kingsley signed on for Luton Town after leaving college and following a series of brilliant displays on the left wing for the reserves he was awarded a League debut at QPR in September 1987...
Luton born centre back Shane, was educated at Cardinal Newman, before continuing his studies at Barnfield College focussing on Building Studies and Construction, during which, Blackett started his...
Born in Luton in 1879, John started his career at Luton Falcons before being asked to play for the Town reserve side. A regular in the reserve side he won three Bedfordshire Senior Cup medals with...
Local lad Dean signed on for the Hatters from school and made his Luton debut in a Division Two game at Oldham in September 2003, whilst still only 17, coming on in goal for Robert Beckwith who had...
Born in Luton in 1880, James was a product of Luton Stanley, a feeder club for the Town, and was called upon to play for the Luton reserve side on many occasions. With the Town struggling on and off...
Born in Luton in 1874, Tip first played football for St Matthews School and Luton Montrose on the right wing and after a trial in 1892 turned out for the Town on a fairly regular basis on the right...
An old boy of Dunstable Road school, Robin was destined for greatness after appearing for England schoolboys but it was not until December 1961 that the Hatters managed to get his signature, albeit...
Born in Luton in 1872, his surname was wrongly spelt as Chesher in so many reports and profiles. Playing locally for Luton Terriers and working in the hat trade he came to the Town in 1890 and...
Right sided midfielder Gary joined his local side, Luton Town, from school and after a series of sound displays in the reserves made his league debut at Charlton in May 1987 where he set up Mick...
Born in Luton in 1874, Arthur helped set up Christ Church football club in the town before doing the same at Staines. A useful centre-half he then turned out for various clubs in Kent before being...