Marvelous Nakamba

#PLStories- New Hatters signing Marvelous Nakamba felt ‘real love’ from the Luton fans after Wembley final victory #LUTONTOWNFC

New Hatters signing Marvelous Nakamba couldn't hide his excitement after rejoining Luton on a permanent basis this afternoon, admitting he felt ‘real love’ from everyone at the club during his loan spell last term.The 29-year-old had joined from Aston Villa in January, as he went on to deliver a number of stellar performances in Town’s promotion to the Premier League via the play-off final at Wembley.He quickly became a massive favourite with Luton supporters, who were desperate to see him return for the top flight campaign.Speculation was rife that was going to be the case, the Hatters finally announcing today that the Zimbabwe international had penned a three year deal at Kenilworth Road.Speaking to the club’s official website, Nakamba said: “I’m very excited to be back home at Luton to continue the journey.“When I joined on loan, I felt love from everyone – the manager, the board, the staff, the players and the fans."I was welcomed as part of the family and that pushed me to give everything for this club and help achieve the goal we had last season, which we did.Marvelous Nakamba rejoices with the Hatters fans at Wembley - pic: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images“The fans really welcomed me and made me feel energised and motivated to do well, so it was unbelievable to pay them back in the way that we did."To see them at Wembley celebrating brought tears of joy. It was real love.“Over the summer the manager has been saying ‘you need to be here!’"I’m so happy, so excited to now be back and ready for the season.”
Tom Lockyer

#PLStories- Tom Lockyer hails his ‘unbelievable relationship’ with Hatters’ fans as he commits his future to Luton #LUTONTOWNFC

Tom Lockyer hailed his ‘unbelievable relationship’ with the Hatters fans after agreeing a new contract to remain with the club for what will be their debut season in the Premier League this term.The 28-year-old centre half was a massive reason behind Town making it to the top flight for the first time in over 30 years, with some absolutely magnificent displays at the heart of Luton's defence last season, seeing him quite rightly named in the division’s Team of the Year.However, he then suffered an on-field collapse at Wembley in the early stages of the play-off final with Coventry City, immediately taken to hospital.It was from there he had to watch Luton secure a 6-5 penalty shootout victory, as he was kept in for five days to have an operation to correct an atrial fibrillation, which meant he missed the open top bus parade and celebrations at St George’s Square too.Lockyer’s social media was flooded with message of support from Town’s fans, who he was eager to thank when announcing he had re-signed, as speaking to the club’s official Twitter page, he said: “Absolutely gutted that I couldn’t be there to celebrate with you all at the end of last season, but I can’t thank you all enough for all the messages you sent me, it means so much to me and my family."Sat in the back of the ambulance van, I was worried that I was never going to be able to play again, so I’m absolutely delighted to announce that I’ll be staying on at Luton Town.“Ever since I’ve come to this football club I’ve had an unbelievable relationship with the fans, it makes my spine tingle every time I hear my name sung and I can’t wait to hear that again.”Luton defender Tom Lockyer celebrates scoring in front of the Hatters fansNow beginning his fourth season at Kenilworth Road, and with 101 appearances under his belt, Lockyer is looking to remain with the club for the long term, adding: “I’d really like to build something special here at Luton Town."I’ve got an incredible relationship with the fans, the manager, all the boys.“I love the club and I love being here."It’s incredible what we achieved last season."To have the chance to play with Luton in the Premier League will be something that’s really special to me.”
Cauley Woodrow

#PLStories- Cauley Woodrow felt he played his part in Luton’s promotion to the Premier League despite injury-hit season #LUTONTOWNFC

The 28-year-old was one of the Hatters’ big signings of the summer, as a proven Championship goalscorer while at Barnsley, he returned to the place it all started, to add much-needed striking competition alongside Elijah Adebayo and record addition Carlton Morris.Under Nathan Jones, Woodrow only started two league games, used primarily off the bench, more often than not in a deeper role as well, before a calf injury kept him out for two months.Hatters forward Cauley Woodrow applauds the Town supportersOnce Jones departed, he then scored a stoppage time winner for new boss Rob Edwards during his first home game in charge, a wonderful effort against Norwich City to seal the 2-1 victory.However, the attacker still struggled to break the partnership of Adebayo and Morris, making just three more starts in the second half of the campaign, although did score in the FA Cup success at Wigan Athletic.Woodrow did begin back-to-back matches, netting in the 2-0 success at Rotherham, as he was starting to impose himself when another injury struck in the 1-1 draw with Reading.That ruled him out of the play-offs and Wembley win over Coventry City as well, but he has still done enough to earn a new contract under Edwards, as Woodrow himself felt he had a role in Town's promotion to the top flight, after his 32 outings in total.Speaking to the club’s official website, he said: “It was an unbelievable season."When I signed in the summer and spoke to Gary Sweet and everyone at the club, promotion was the goal.“So to achieve it in your first season was amazing, and for everyone collectively it was an unbelievable achievement and something that everyone at the football club should be really proud of.“A lot of fans might say that I didn’t play as much as I’d have wanted to, but I had two injuries which came at bad times for me."I like to think that over the course of the season though, like everyone had their part to play, at times I had mine too.“I was involved in over 30 games and the club has put their faith in me by offering me a new contract, which I’m absolutely delighted about.”Reflecting on the goal against Norwich, he continued: “For everyone at the football club, especially the fans at the Kenny, beating a big club like Norwich on Boxing Day was a big moment with it being Rob, Trolls (Paul Trollope) and Richie's (Kyle) first home game."I think the celebrations that day – everyone together – was probably a moment that pushed us on."From then on we just went from strength to strength."The lads were on fire, everything clicked into place.”Meanwhile, like the rest of the squad, Woodrow now can’t wait to get going for Luton’s first season in the top flight for over 30 years, as he added: “Working with the manager and the new members of staff since they came in, even though I haven’t played as much as I’d like to, I’ve absolutely loved every minute of coming in and being a part of it and I can't wait to get going again on Thursday.“I know I’ve only been back here a year, but it is home for me."I live 20 minutes away, my family are close to me, I absolutely love the football club and the people in it."I couldn’t be happier to be back playing for Luton Town.”