Luton Town: Jonathan Smith signs new three year deal with Hatters

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Luton Town midfielder Jonathan Smith has signed a new three year deal at the Hatters.

The 28-year-old, who made his 100th appearance for the club when Luton ended the season against Stevenage on Saturday, also has the option to extend the deal to a fourth year.

He has been one of Town’s stand-out performers this term after recovering from a horrific leg break suffered on Boxing Day in 2013.

Smith told Hatters Player: “I’ve had a really good time here, it’s the right club for me and I want to carry on and take this club as high as possible.

“I believe this club is too good for League Two, and I believe since I’ve been here under John Still I’ve improved as a player and now I want to keep pushing on.

“It’s been a special time for me here, I’m dedicated to this club and I feel like there’s a lot more to come.”

Hatters boss John Still added to lutontown.co.uk: “If there is one player that epitomises Luton Town it is Jonathan Smith.

“Smudger is the type of player you want at your club. He embodies spirit, passion and desire and I don’t think I’ve met a player who has such an intense will to win.

“Jonathan is a huge part of Luton Town, he loves it here and we are lucky to have him.”

Smith, 28, joined Luton initially on loan in October 2012 and made his debut in a 1-0 defeat at Hereford in the Conference.

He played a pivotal part in the Hatters’ Conference winning team last season despite his leg break at Barnet, returning four months after the injury on the last day of that season against Hyde.

Smith has missed just 11 of Luton’s League Two games this season and scooped three prizes at the club’s end of season awards, including players’ player of the year and internet player of the year.