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Taiwo re-signs for Hatters

Taiwo Atieno has re-signed for Luton Town on a year long deal

Jake and Matthew get England call ups

Matthew Barnes-Homer

England C Manager Paul Fairclough has named Luton Town stars Matthew Barnes-Homer and Jake Howells his 16-man squad for the side's opening game of the season, a friendly with Wales at Newtown FC

Atieno set for Luton return

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Taiwo Atieno could be set for a return to Luton Town on a year long deal, according to reports

Craddock leaves Luton for Oxford

Tom Craddock

Tom Craddock has left Luton Town for League Two Oxford United for an undisclosed fee

Drury's out on Andy's red card says Money

Andy Drury is shown a first yellow card against Hayes & Yeading

Manager Richard Money has said that Andy Druy's two yellow cards were harsh considering Hayes and Yeading United's players committed fouls but weren't punished during their 1-1 draw

Holmes tips Town for title over Red Devils

Peter Holmes in his time as a Luton Town player

Former Luton Town midfielder Peter Holmes has tipped his old club to beat moneybags Crawley Town to the Blue Square Bet title having played both of the bookmakers' favourites over the Bank Holiday

Sweet says cash not a factor in Craddock sale

Tom Craddock

Gary Sweet has said that the sale of Tom Craddock was not financially motivated

Ref missed hand balls says Tyler

Mark Tyler

Mark Tyler believes the referee missed a number of Hayes & Yeading hand balls in the penalty area that could have meant Luton Town came away with more than a point in their 1-1 draw

Drury scores but sees red in Hayes draw

Andy Drury celebrates Luton's equaliser against Hayes

LUTON 1 HAYES & YEADING 1: Andy Drury rescued a point against for Luton Town in a game they should have won against part timers Hayes & Yeading United – a team they beat 8-0 last season



UK & World Sport


Toshack reveals Bale interest

Toshack reveals Bale interest

Tottenham star Gareth Bale was the subject of a "big-money bid" over the summer, according to Wales manager John Toshack.

Naismith named in Scotland side

Naismith named in Scotland side

Steven Naismith will start for Scotland in their opening Euro 2012 opener against Lithuania as Craig Levein left James McFadden out of his first competitive line-up.

Federer breezes into round three

Federer breezes into round three

Roger Federer enjoyed another comfortable victory to secure his place in the third round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.

ICC suspend Pakistan trio

ICC suspend Pakistan trio

Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer have been provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council.



Luton Town FC

Taiwo re-signs for Hatters

Luton Town crest

Taiwo Atieno has re-signed for Luton Town on a year long deal


Local Football

Hull sent off as Rovers beaten

Barton Rovers

BARTON ROVERS 1 NORTH GREENFORD UNITED 3: Barton slipped to a disappointing home defeat after a lacklustre performance. Expectations were high after a positive result


Cricket

Oliver’s young guns shot down but future looks bright for seasons to come

George Thurstance

In the end it proved to be beyond the reach of the young Bedfordshire side


Rugby

Nutley joy at rare adventures in try scoring

Ben Nutley scores against Sale

Ben Nutley was disappointed that Northampton Saints were unable to progress to the final of the JP Morgan Asset Management, but still enjoyed Friday evening after his try scoring exploits


Motorsport

Plater sets sights on Caldwell Park return

Steve Plater on brolly duty at Snetterton. Picture by Dave Yeomans

Superbike star Steve Plater is hoping for an early return to racing after breaking his neck and arm during a crash in May - with Cadwell Park the target over the August Bank Holiday


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