Born in Barking in 1888, James was a schoolboy star in East London where his potential was spotted by Charles Green who brought him to Luton in January 1911.
Made captain of the reserves, he showed...
Barking born Matthew came to the Hatters from school with his early performances for the youth team, where he scored goals for fun, giving rise to great expectations for the future.
A natural...
Although he was born in Barking, goalkeeper Alan was raised in Luton and joined the Hatters from school before signing professional forms in April 1969.
As a 17 year old, Alan was given his League...
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Born in Barking in 1888, James was a schoolboy star in East London where his potential was spotted by Charles Green who brought him to Luton in January 1911. Made captain of the reserves, he showed...
Barking born Matthew came to the Hatters from school with his early performances for the youth team, where he scored goals for fun, giving rise to great expectations for the future. A natural...
Although he was born in Barking, goalkeeper Alan was raised in Luton and joined the Hatters from school before signing professional forms in April 1969. As a 17 year old, Alan was given his League...