Luton appoint John Still as manager
Luton Town have announced Dagenham & Redbridge boss John Still as their new manager, writes Mike Simmonds.A statement on the Hatters’ official website said: “The Hatters will be holding a 1pm press...
View ArticleWhat does a horseburger taste like? We find out
Like everyone in Europe I was appalled to hear illegal, untraceable, and potentially unsafe horsemeat had entered the food chain.And like every editorial office around the country the Advertiser and...
View ArticlePREVIEW: Braintree Town v Luton Town
Braintree Town are gaining a reputation as one of the toughest places for the top sides to visit in the Conference, writes Mike Simmonds.At their compact Amlin Stadium venue and bumpy pitch, then...
View ArticleThomas urges Town get back to winning ways
Rather than worrying about getting in the play-offs the Hatters need to rediscover how to win according to new centre-back Wayne Thomas, writes Mark Wood.On whether Luton can still make the play-offs,...
View ArticleCar catches fire in Leighton
A car burst into flames as it travelled down a road in Leighton Buzzard this afternoon.The incident happened at 2.30pm on Stanbridge Road and witnesses say the driver was unaware his car was on fire...
View ArticleLights out in Leighton
More power cuts hit Leighton Buzzard left over 500 people in darkness following a fault in the early hours of this morning.The Windsor Avenue area lost power at around 12.30am. almost one month to the...
View ArticleIn today’s issue of the LBO
Latest stories in the March 5 issue of the Leighton Buzzard Observer include:> A pervert who groomed a boy and two girls over the internet and persuaded them to perform sex acts was jailed for two...
View ArticleTime to cash in!
The Leighton Buzzard Observer has teamed up with leading housebuilder Taylor Wimpey to offer local good causes the chance to receive £500 in our fantastic Community Chest initiative. We want you, our...
View ArticleStill undecided if he will be on the bench for this evening’s game
New Hatters boss John Still is set to consult with Town’s coaching staff before deciding how involved he will be in tonight’s game at Braintree Town, writes Mark Wood.The 62-year-old former Dagenham...
View ArticleInsipid Hatters lurch to another away day defeat
Blue Square Bet Premier: Braintree Town 2 Luton Town 0Hatters season lurched from one disaster to another with a thoroughly abject 2-0 defeat at part-time Braintree Town tonight, who completed the...
View ArticleNeil Fox’s films: Hansel and Gretel, Safe Haven
Hansel And Gretel: Witch HuntersIt hasn’t quite happened for Jeremy Renner has it? He broke through in scintillating fashion in the Oscar-winning The Hurt Locker.But since then his screen appearances...
View ArticleHatters to consider appealing Thomas’ red card
Hatters will study video evidence before deciding if they are to appeal Wayne Thomas’ red card against Braintree last night, writes Mike Simmonds.The recent signing was sent off after 34 minutes for...
View ArticleStill: There is time to win promotion
A ‘ride’ without limits is what has attracted manager John Still to drop down a division to head up ‘project’ Luton Town, writes Mark Wood.The 62-year-old left League Two Dagenham & Redbridge after...
View ArticleNeilson unsure on his Town future
Hatters assistant Alan Neilson admits he is unsure where his future lies after Town appointed John Still as their new manager on Tuesday, writes Mike Simmonds.The 40-year-old has been on Town’s...
View ArticleLinslade’s Take Me Out contestant reveals all
A Linslade hunk who scored a date after appearing in gold hotpants on ITV’s popular dating show says one of his goals this year is to find romance.Matt Dunford, of Bideford Green, was spotted by...
View ArticleChas and Dave come to the Grove
A famous duo are back on the road again thanks to popular demand for their 2013 tour. Chas and Dave will be performing a range of their classic hits, such as Rabbit, Ain’t No Pleasing You and The...
View ArticleStill adamant that Hatters must play by the rulebook
Fair-minded new Hatters boss John Still has insisted all football clubs must live within the rules after taking charge of Luton yesterday, writes Mark Wood.At the time, the former Dagenham &...
View ArticleNeilson apologises to fans after Braintree debacle
Assistant boss Alan Neilson apologised to the travelling Town fans who watched their side come unstuck at Braintree once more, writes Mike Simmonds.Luton were beaten 2-0 on Tuesday night, turning in a...
View ArticleTown keeper signs for Premier League Norwich
Luton Town’s highly-rated teenage scholar goalkeeper Tyler Reading has signed for Premier League Norwich City.The deal, which was agreed last week, has seen Reading move to Carrow Road on a two-year...
View ArticleStill gets the thumps up from Luton fans
New Hatters boss John Still has received the thumbs up from supporters after he was named as Paul Buckle’s successor on Tuesday afternoon, writes Mike Simmonds.In an online poll run by the News/Gazette...
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