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BBC News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Luton plan testimonial for departing Mpanzu
Luton Town have confirmed plans to organise a testimonial for departing club legend Pelly-Ruddock Hatters announced on Friday that midfielder Mpanzu will be released at the end of his contract next exit will bring an end to his 12-season stay at Kenilworth that time Mpanzu has made 412 appearances for Luton and played a major part in their nine-year rise from the National League to the Premier chief executive Gary Sweet said: "We'll miss him greatly but wish him every success with whatever comes next."And when the time is convenient for Pelly and his career, he will be honoured with a testimonial here to thank him for such wonderful service."
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Luton release five players after relegation including Chelsea title winner and club legend who played in every division
LUTON have confirmed the release of five senior players at the end of this season. It comes after the Hatters, who were still a Premier League club 12 months ago, were relegated to League One. Advertisement 3 Luton have confirmed Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu will leave the club at the end of the season Credit: Getty 3 Prem title winner Victor Moses will join him out the door Credit: Getty 3 Tim Krul will also leave when his contract expires Credit: Rex After being banished from the top flight a year ago, Luton were simply unable to shake the habit of losing in the Championship. And despite replacing popular former boss Rob Edwards in January with Matt Bloomfield, a run of nine games without a win under him left them with a lot to do before a 5-3 defeat to West Brom on the final day confirmed relegation for the second season in a row. Following that disappointment, the club have now confirmed who will be leaving them when their contracts expire. Chief among these is history-making midfielder Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL IRON CLAD West Ham confirm four stars' exits including 300-appearance club legend The 31-year-old came up with Luton through every single division of the EFL to get into the Premier League, becoming the first player to win four promotions and play in five divisions with the same club. He has made 412 appearances and scored 23 goals throughout his Luton career. But having spent the second half of the season on loan at Rotherham, the club legend will now depart to end a 12-year career with them after originally signing as a teenager from West Ham in 2013. The club added a further tribute to him would follow. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Other departures include Prem cult heroes Tim Krul and Victor Moses, four-year Luton veteran Amari'i Bell and on-loan reserve goalkeeper Jameson Horlick. Krul, 37, and Moses, 34, have more than 440 Premier League appearances between them, with the latter also winning the title with Chelsea. Fire brigade rush to Championship stadium as blaze erupts in laundry room ahead of huge clash Luton's statement said: "We would like to thank Kal, Tim, Victor, Jameson and Josh immensely for their contribution to the club this season and wish them well for their future careers." Advertisement Club captain Tom Lockyer is out of contract but will continue his rehabilitation at The Brache, completing his return to football programme after his recovery from ankle surgery. Liam Walsh and Jack Walton, who is on loan at Dundee, have seen one-year contract extensions triggered. Elsewhere, the loan deals of Josh Bowler and Kal Naismith are expiring which will see them return to parent clubs Nottingham Forest and Bristol City, respectively. Players currently out on loan; Cauley Woodrow, Tom Holmes, Jayden Luker and Aribim Pepple, will return to the fold this summer. Advertisement However, returning loanee Dion Pereira will not be continuing at Kenilworth Road. In the Under-21 ranks, Claude Kayibanda and Jack Lorentzen-Jones have had their contracts extended while discussions are ongoing with Joshua Phillips. Unfortunately, Jack Bateson, Dominic Dos Santos Martins, Tyrell Giwa and Axel Piesold will all be released from their respective deals. For the Under-18s, Sam Anderson, Zach Ioannides, Jamie Odegah, Oliver Pipa, Dylan Stitt, Lucas Thomas, Charlie Trustram and Tate Xavier-Jones have all been handed professional contracts. Advertisement Luton have offered first-year scholarships to Rufus Barnes, Excel Ed-Okungbowa, Nassim El Gourja, Finley Evans, Luca Knote-Reed, Jerome Passley-James and Luke Takawira. They will also add Dawid Gawel as a scholar from Everton. On the other hand, Charlie Emery, Isaiah Harvey, Cai Hockey and Matthew Takawira will be leaving the academy at the end of the season.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Luton release five players after relegation including Chelsea title winner and club legend who played in every division
LUTON have confirmed the release of five senior players at the end of this season. It comes after the Hatters, who were still a Premier League club 12 months ago, were relegated to League One. 3 3 3 After being banished from the top flight a year ago, Luton were simply unable to shake the habit of losing in the Championship. And despite replacing popular former boss Rob Edwards in January with Matt Bloomfield, a run of nine games without a win under him left them with a lot to do before a 5-3 defeat to West Brom on the final day confirmed relegation for the second season in a row. Following that disappointment, the club have now confirmed who will be leaving them when their contracts expire. Chief among these is history-making midfielder Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu. The 31-year-old came up with Luton through every single division of the EFL to get into the Premier League, becoming the first player to win four promotions and play in five divisions with the same club. He has made 412 appearances and scored 23 goals throughout his Luton career. But having spent the second half of the season on loan at Rotherham, the club legend will now depart to end a 12-year career with them after originally signing as a teenager from West Ham in 2013. The club added a further tribute to him would follow. Other departures include Prem cult heroes Tim Krul and Victor Moses, four-year Luton veteran Amari'i Bell and on-loan reserve goalkeeper Jameson Horlick. Krul, 37, and Moses, 34, have more than 440 Premier League appearances between them, with the latter also winning the title with Chelsea. Luton's statement said: "We would like to thank Kal, Tim, Victor, Jameson and Josh immensely for their contribution to the club this season and wish them well for their future careers." Club captain Tom Lockyer is out of contract but will continue his rehabilitation at The Brache, completing his return to football programme after his recovery from ankle surgery. Liam Walsh and Jack Walton, who is on loan at Dundee, have seen one-year contract extensions triggered. Elsewhere, the loan deals of Josh Bowler and Kal Naismith are expiring which will see them return to parent clubs Nottingham Forest and Bristol City, respectively. Players currently out on loan; Cauley Woodrow, Tom Holmes, Jayden Luker and Aribim Pepple, will return to the fold this summer. However, returning loanee Dion Pereira will not be continuing at Kenilworth Road. In the Under-21 ranks, Claude Kayibanda and Jack Lorentzen-Jones have had their contracts extended while discussions are ongoing with Joshua Phillips. Unfortunately, Jack Bateson, Dominic Dos Santos Martins, Tyrell Giwa and Axel Piesold will all be released from their respective deals. For the Under-18s, Sam Anderson, Zach Ioannides, Jamie Odegah, Oliver Pipa, Dylan Stitt, Lucas Thomas, Charlie Trustram and Tate Xavier-Jones have all been handed professional contracts. Luton have offered first-year scholarships to Rufus Barnes, Excel Ed-Okungbowa, Nassim El Gourja, Finley Evans, Luca Knote-Reed, Jerome Passley-James and Luke Takawira. They will also add Dawid Gawel as a scholar from Everton. On the other hand, Charlie Emery, Isaiah Harvey, Cai Hockey and Matthew Takawira will be leaving the academy at the end of the season.
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Luton release five players after relegation including Chelsea title winner and club legend who played in every division
LUTON have confirmed the release of five senior players at the end of this season. It comes after the Hatters, who were still a Premier League club 12 months ago, were relegated to League One. Advertisement 3 Luton have confirmed Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu will leave the club at the end of the season Credit: Getty 3 Prem title winner Victor Moses will join him out the door Credit: Getty 3 Tim Krul will also leave when his contract expires Credit: Rex After And despite replacing popular former boss Following that disappointment, the club have now confirmed who will be leaving them when their contracts expire. Chief among these is history-making midfielder Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The 31-year-old came up with Luton through every single division of the EFL to get into the Premier League, becoming the first player to win four promotions and play in five divisions with the same club. He has made 412 appearances and scored 23 goals throughout his Luton career. But having spent the second half of the season on loan at Rotherham, the club legend will now depart to end a 12-year career with them after originally signing as a teenager from The club added a further tribute to him would follow. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Other departures include Prem cult heroes Tim Krul and Victor Moses, four-year Luton veteran Amari'i Bell and on-loan reserve goalkeeper Jameson Horlick. Krul, 37, and Moses, 34, have more than 440 Premier League appearances between them, with the latter also winning the title with Fire brigade rush to Championship stadium as blaze erupts in laundry room ahead of huge clash Luton's statement said: "We would like to thank Kal, Tim, Victor, Jameson and Josh immensely for their contribution to the club this season and wish them well for their future careers." Advertisement Club captain Liam Walsh and Jack Walton, who is on loan at Dundee, have seen one-year contract extensions triggered. Elsewhere, the loan deals of Players currently out on loan; Cauley Woodrow, Tom Holmes, Jayden Luker and Aribim Pepple, will return to the fold this summer. Advertisement However, returning loanee Dion Pereira will not be continuing at Kenilworth Road. In the Under-21 ranks, Claude Kayibanda and Jack Lorentzen-Jones have had their contracts extended while discussions are ongoing with Joshua Phillips. Unfortunately, Jack Bateson, Dominic Dos Santos Martins, Tyrell Giwa and Axel Piesold will all be released from their respective deals. For the Under-18s, Sam Anderson, Zach Ioannides, Jamie Odegah, Oliver Pipa, Dylan Stitt, Lucas Thomas, Charlie Trustram and Tate Xavier-Jones have all been handed professional contracts. Advertisement Luton have offered first-year scholarships to Rufus Barnes, Excel Ed-Okungbowa, Nassim El Gourja, Finley Evans, Luca Knote-Reed, Jerome Passley-James and Luke Takawira. They will also add Dawid Gawel as a scholar from On the other hand, Charlie Emery, Isaiah Harvey, Cai Hockey and Matthew Takawira will be leaving the academy at the end of the season.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Mpanzu, Bell, Krul and Moses to leave Luton
Luton Town have announced they will release "club legend" Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu at the end of his contract next 31-year-old's departure will bring to an end a stay of more than 11 years for the midfielder, who joined the Hatters when they were in the National League and helped them to four promotions, a record, as they rose to the Premier DR Congo international made 412 appearances for the club, although he spent last season on loan at Rotherham club website said Mpanzu "departs as a Luton Town legend for his role in our rise from non-league to the Premier League over 11-and-a-half glorious years at Kenilworth Road since signing from West Ham as a teenager in 2013".Also leaving Luton after their relegation from the Championship, will be goalkeeper Tim Krul, defender Amari'i Bell and Nigeria international Victor Moses. Bell leaves after four years, and was also part of the 2022-23 side that secured promotion to the Premier Horlick is another first-team squad member who will leave Kenilworth Road, but the club confirmed that defender and club captain Tom Lockyer, who is out of contract, will remain with the club to complete his rehabilitation from ankle surgery.
