Luton Town – Sticking To Financial Obligations..

Yesterday afternoon, news broke relating to Leicester City, who have been relegated to the EFL Championship.

According to the BBC , the Midlands based club are set to be investigated after breaking the rigid financial boundaries clubs have to abide by.

But these breaches didn’t occur last season, they took place during the season Leicester City were promoted to the Premier League, from the EFL Championship, 2023/2024.

As a result of these breaches, if proven, Leicester City could start next season with a points deduction.

But is that fair or does it open a dark web of deceit?

Perhaps it should be pointed out that the time of the breaches came when the Hatters, unsuccessfully, were fighting for their Premier League status.

As it turned out we were relegated as the team that finished third from bottom and Leicester City were one of the three teams promoted to the Premier League, albeit, it would seem, by breaking the financial constraints every other club had to abide by.

If that was the case, am I right, as a Luton Town supporter feeling a little hard done by?

Could I be a little angry that the revelations are only coming to light now?

Or, as a friend put it, perhaps we should have retained our Premier League status on the back of Leicester City spending to much and receiving an instant penalty?

But, as is often the case, the wheels of justice take too long to turn and we can only ponder what if.

Perhaps changes need making so that the financial side of the game is monitored on a closer basis, so that it doesn’t take so long for any misdeamours to become apparent.

By the way, asking for a friend, what was the outcome of the multitude of charges Manchester City faced?

Or is that still ongoing?

But what are your views relating to this ongoing / fresh rumpus?

Please feel free to have your say in the comment facility beneath this article.

Summer signing will be vital for Luton Town’s promotion bid next campaign: Opinion

Luton Town new signing George Saville can be a key piece in the side if they are to achieve promotion back to the Championship.

Luton Town had a disastrous 2024/25 season, finishing 23rd in the Championship table and suffering their second consecutive relegation. LTFC lost 5-3 to West Brom on the final day to confirm their place in League One next campaign.

Matt Bloomfield took charge at Kenilworth Road in January this year after leaving Wycombe Wanderers. The 41-year-old signed on a three-and-a-half-year deal, with the Hatters sat in 20th at the time of his appointment.

Bloomfield’s side only managed six league wins since his arrival, and the Hatters’ head coach will need some better fortune if he is to help his squad return to the Championship.

Luton Town announced the signing of Millwall midfielder George Saville last week after the expiry of his contract. The 32-year-old was in his fourth spell with the Lions and spent over seven years at The Den.

The Northern Irish international has been a consistent starter during his last spell in South London and made 45 Championship appearances last campaign. With LTFC set to lose a few key players in the summer, Saville could play a huge role in their bid for success in the upcoming season.

Saville will stand out in League One

It would have been a difficult decision for Saville to turn down Championship football next season as he still possesses the quality to make an impact for a side in that division.

The wealth of experience the 32-year-old carries with him will be invaluable in League One and will make the difference for Luton Town next campaign.

While the former Millwall man may not be able to play Saturday and Tuesday every week now, his natural ability will shine at this level and the midfielder will more than likely become a fan favourite at Kenilworth Road.

Promotion likely for Luton Town?

The competition for promotion in League One gets fiercer each season as the quality of teams continues to rise, whether it be from relegated Championship sides or promoted League Two outfits.

Head coach Bloomfield left Wycombe with the Chairboys in 2nd in League One, so he has some experience with knowing how to be successful in the division.