2012–13 Luton Town F.C. season

English football club season April 2014 April 2014 Luton Town 2012–13 2011–12 2013–14 Paul Buckle (until 19 February 2013)Alan Neilson (caretaker manager until 26 February 2013) John Still (from 26 February 2013) Nick Owen Conference Premier 7th FA Cup Fifth round FA Trophy Quarter-final Andre Gray (17) Andre Gray (20) 9,768 vs Millwall (FA Cup Fifth round, 16 February 2013) 897 vs Dorchester Town (FA Trophy First round replay, 4 December 2012) 5,671 _navyborder _lutontown2011 _navyborder _white_border _orangetop FF3300 FF3300 FF3300 000033 ffffff _lutontown2012a _lutontown2012a _lutontown2012a _whitetop FFFFFF 000033 _lutontown2011a _white_border _whitetop ffffff ffffff ffffff FFFFFF 000033 The 2012–13 season was the 127th season in the history of Luton Town Football Club. The club competed in the Conference Premier for the fourth consecutive year, finishing in their lowest ever position of seventh place. Manager Paul Buckle left the club on 19 February 2013 after a winless run of games left the club 14 points off the top of the table. Dagenham & Redbridge manager John Still was appointed in charge of Luton shortly afterwards, though could secure only a seventh-place finish in the league – worse than the previous season's lowest ever finish of fifth in the English football league system. The club did, however, make history during the season by becoming the first non-League team to defeat a Premier League club in the FA Cup, beating Norwich City 1–0 at Carrow Road. The club eventually reached the fifth round of the competition, the furthest they had progressed since the 1993–94 season. This article covers the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013. Background History of Luton Town F.C. (1970–present) List of Luton Town F.C. seasons 2011–12 Luton Town F.C. season After a 30-point deduction and consequent relegation in 2008–09 ended an 89-year stay in The Football League, Luton Town have attempted three unsuccessful campaigns for promotion out of non-League football, losing in the play-offs each time, most recently in a 2–1 defeat by York City at Wembley Stadium in May 2012. Luton 1–2 York (POF) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18049175 BBC Sport 20 May 2012 22 May 2012 During that season, a seven-game winless run towards the end of the campaign left Luton outside the play-off places, resulting in manager Gary Brabin being replaced by Paul Buckle on a two-year contract.Luton Town dismiss manager Gary Brabin https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17578109 BBC Sport 31 March 2012 2 May 2012 Paul Buckle is named as new Luton Town manager https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17638073 BBC Sport 6 April 2012 28 June 2012 Buckle's tenure saw the club win five of their next eight games, qualify for the play-offs and beat Wrexham 3–2 on aggregate in the semi-final, before the loss to York in the final. Stating his intention to reduce the size of the squad and "bring players into the club that are not failures", Buckle released a number of players in the close-season, including Ed Asafu-Adjaye, Charlie Henry, Christian Tavernier, Danny Crow, Dan Gleeson, Shane Blackett, and Amari Morgan-Smith, while Curtis Osano rejected a new contract to sign for League Two side AFC Wimbledon. Buckle calls for change at Luton http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Buckle-calls-for-change-at-Luton-19062012.htm Bedfordshire on Sunday LSN Media Ltd 20 June 2012 3 July 2012Town release trio http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2754762,00.html Luton Town F.C. 30 April 2012 28 June 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120502121729/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2754762%2C00.html 2 May 2012 dmy Trio to depart http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2792355,00.html Luton Town F.C. 30 May 2012 28 June 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120602072447/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2792355%2C00.html 2 June 2012 Morgan-Smith not offered new deal http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2816702,00.html Luton Town F.C. 19 June 2012 28 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120621040812/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2816702,00.html 21 June 2012 dead dmy-all Osano signs for Dons http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Osano-signs-for-Dons-28052012.htm Bedfordshire on Sunday LSN Media Ltd 28 May 2012 28 June 2012 Robbie Willmott and Godfrey Poku also rejected contracts, with Poku signing a deal to join Mansfield Town. Duo reject new deals http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2812653,00.html Luton Town F.C. 15 June 2012 28 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120618010136/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2812653,00.html 18 June 2012 dead dmy-all Captain George Pilkington, too, elected to join Mansfield. Mansfield bring in George Pilkington and Godfrey Poku https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18512232 BBC Sport 19 June 2012 28 June 2012 Most notable was the departure of Keith Keane to League One side Preston North End after nine seasons with Luton in which he had made almost 300 appearances. Preston North End sign Luton Town's Keith Keane https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18356960 BBC Sport 7 June 2012 28 June 2012 Luton signed various out-of-contract players themselves, with former Stevenage captain Ronnie Henry, Gillingham players Danny Spiller and Garry Richards (Richards' transfer becoming permanent on 1 July), and Gateshead striker Jon Shaw, who had scored 35 goals the previous season, all joining the club for free. Luton Town sign up Danny Spiller and Ronnie Henry https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18491334 BBC Sport 18 June 2012 28 June 2012 Luton Town to sign defender Garry Richards https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18586998 BBC Sport 25 June 2012 28 June 2012 Luton Town land Jon Shaw and Scott Rendell https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18532742 BBC Sport 21 June 2012 21 June 2012 The club also bought Wycombe Wanderers forward Scott Rendell for an undisclosed fee and made striker Andre Gray's loan from Hinckley United permanent, as he joined the club on a two-year contract for a fee of £30,000. Gray deal becomes permanent http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2780972,00.html Luton Town F.C. 21 May 2012 28 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120524061030/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2780972%2C00.html 24 May 2012 dead dmy-all Meanwhile, Jake Howells, JJ O'Donnell, Alex Lacey and Lewis Kidd signed contract extensions. Plaudits for JJ after inking new contract http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Plaudits-for-JJ-after-inking-new-contract-12052012.htm Bedfordshire on Sunday LSN Media Ltd 15 May 2012 22 May 2012 New deal for Lacey http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2811552,00.html Luton Town F.C. 14 June 2012 14 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120618044023/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2811552%2C00.html 18 June 2012 dead dmy-all Kidd pens new Luton deal http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Kidd-pens-new-Luton-deal-29062012.htm Bedfordshire on Sunday LSN Media Ltd 29 June 2012 29 June 2012 Howells pens new Luton deal http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Howells-pens-new-Luton-deal-27062012.htm Bedfordshire on Sunday LSN Media Ltd 27 June 2012 28 June 2012 Review July The transfers arranged for the beginning of the month became official, with Keith Keane, George Pilkington, Godfrey Poku and Robbie Willmott all leaving the club, and defender Garry Richards joining. On 2 July, Luton signed former Torquay United defender Lathaniel Rowe-Turner on a free transfer. Defender Lathaniel Rowe-Turner joins Luton from Torquay https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18688735 BBC Sport 2 July 2012 3 July 2012 A day later, former Luton goalkeeper Carl Emberson re-joined the club as first team development coach, linking back up with Paul Buckle, who he had been a coach with at Bristol Rovers.Emberson returns as coach http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10372~2830759,00.html Luton Town F.C. 3 July 2012 3 July 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120706154822/http://www.lutontown.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10372~2830759%2C00.html 6 July 2012 dmy Midfielder Alex Lawless and youth team graduates Alasan Ann and Newman Carney signed one-year contract extensions on 4 July. Midfielder Alex Lawless agrees new contract with Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18705170 BBC Sport 4 July 2012 4 July 2012 This was followed by striker Dan Walker, who had previously rejected two contracts and been placed on the transfer list, signing a one-year deal himself on 5 July. Luton striker Dan Walker signs new one-year contract https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18722111 BBC Sport 5 July 2012 6 July 2012 Midfielder John Paul Kissock joined Macclesfield Town on loan for six months on 9 July. Macclesfield Town sign Luton's John Paul Kissock on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18768743 BBC Sport 9 July 2012 9 July 2012 Iraqi midfielder Yaser Kasim joined Luton from Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion on a six-month loan on 12 July. Brighton midfielder Yaser Kasim joins Luton Town on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18811888 BBC Sport 12 July 2012 13 July 2012 The club's first friendly game was against local side Hitchin Town on 16 July, ending in a 1–0 victory to Luton. Three trialists played during the match; former Luton goalkeeper Dean Brill, ex-Southend United striker Harry Crawford, and 18-year-old former Leicester City youth midfielder Matt Robinson, who had been training with the club since the end of the 2011–12 season. Watkins shoots down Canaries http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Watkins-shoots-down-Canaries-16072012.htm Bedfordshire on Sunday LSN Media Ltd 16 July 2012 17 July 2012 Robinson impressed enough to be offered a two-year contract, which he signed on 18 July. Hatters sign Robinson http://www.bedfordshire-news.co.uk/Sport/Luton-Town-FC/Hatters-sign-Robinson-18072012.htm Bedfordshire on Sunday LSN Media Ltd 18 July 2012 18 July 2012 Forward Aaron O'Connor left the club to join Newport County on a free transfer on 25 July. Aaron O'Connor joins Newport County from Luton Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18982875 BBC Sport 25 July 2012 26 July 2012 After further pre-season victories over lower league opposition, Luton drew 0–0 at home to League Two club Wycombe Wanderers before winning 2–0 against a strong Ipswich Town side of the Championship on 28 July. Kovacs heads Town to Ipswich victory http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/kovacs-heads-town-to-ipswich-victory-1-4107500 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 28 July 2012 30 July 2012 31 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120731003353/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/kovacs-heads-town-to-ipswich-victory-1-4107500 dead On the final day of July, Luton signed Brill on a two-year contract after he featured in goal for three friendlies. Brill had started his career at Luton, playing for the Hatters 97 times between 2003 and 2009. Brill returns http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/brill-returns-282625.aspx Luton Town F.C. 31 July 2012 26 July 2012 August On 1 August, Andre Boucaud joined League One side Notts County on loan until January 2013. Manager Paul Buckle had previously stated that "[Boucaud]'s not in our plans." Boucaud signs Magpies loan deal http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/boucaud-signs-magpies-loan-deal-1-4117427 Luton Today Luton 1 August 2012 1 August 2012August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Goalkeeper Lewis Kidd was loaned to Spartan South Midlands Football League side Dunstable Town on 4 August. Hatters keeper joins Dunstable on loan http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-keeper-joins-dunstable-on-loan-1-4130620 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 4 August 2012 6 August 2012August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Ronnie Henry was announced as Luton's captain for the season on 6 August. Luton Town boss Paul Buckle 'hell-bent' on achieving promotion https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19146391 BBC Sport 6 August 2012 6 August 2012 18-year-old striker Jake Woolley, who had made his debut as a youth player in the previous season, signed a two-year professional contract on 10 August. Buckle thrilled to hand Woolley his pro deal http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/buckle-thrilled-to-hand-woolley-his-pro-deal-1-4173196 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 17 August 2012 17 August 2012August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Luton started their season once again with high expectations and as the bookmakers' favourite for promotion, but this impression was dealt a reality check within the first 35 minutes of their opening game against Gateshead on 11 August as they conceded two first-half goals, including one from former Luton striker Liam Hatch. Substitute Jon Shaw scored on his debut to halve the deficit, coincidentally against his former club, and a goal from Stuart Fleetwood meant Luton drew 2–2. Luton 2–2 Gateshead https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19124060 BBC Sport 11 August 2012 13 August 2012 A 2–0 away victory over Kidderminster Harriers came three days later, Fleetwood scoring both goals. Kidderminster 0–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19159722 BBC Sport 14 August 2012 15 August 2012 Alasan Ann joined Southern Football League Premier side Kettering Town on a one-month loan on 16 August. Poppies boost their ranks ahead of opener http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/kettering-town/poppies-boost-their-ranks-ahead-of-opener-1-4172327 Northamptonshire Telegraph Johnston Publishing Ltd 16 August 2012 18 August 2012 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003823/http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/kettering-town/poppies-boost-their-ranks-ahead-of-opener-1-4172327 dead On 17 August, Luton played against Hyde, coming from a goal down scored by former-Hatter Matthew Blinkhorn to win 2–1 courtesy of a first goal from midfielder JJ O'Donnell and Fleetwood's fourth of the season. Hyde 1–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19205080 BBC Sport 17 August 2012 18 August 2012 Luton lost 1–0 at home to AFC Telford United on 25 August, Paul Buckle's first league defeat as manager in a game that saw Ronnie Henry and Telford defender Dan Preston shown red cards, which was swiftly followed two days later with a 3–1 win over Ebbsfleet United. Luton 0–1 Telford https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19304476 BBC Sport 25 August 2012 29 August 2012 Stuart Fleetwood scored his fifth and sixth goals of the season, with Scott Rendell getting his first goal for the club. Ebbsfleet 1–3 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19315139 BBC Sport 27 August 2012 29 August 2012 Following on from the red cards in the game with Telford, both clubs were charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players. In addition, striker Jon Shaw, who began the incident but was not seen by the referee, was charged by the FA with violent conduct and banned for three matches. Luton and AFC Telford charged for failing to control players https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19422886 BBC Sport 30 August 2012 30 August 2012 Apologetic Shaw accepts FA charge http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/apologetic-shaw-accepts-fa-charge-1-4213387 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 30 August 2012 30 August 2012 3 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120903181106/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/apologetic-shaw-accepts-fa-charge-1-4213387 dead With defenders Ronnie Henry and Alex Lacey suspended and injured respectively, Luton signed Gillingham centre-back Connor Essam on a one-month loan on the day of the transfer deadline. Luton sign Connor Essam on loan from Gillingham https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19422886 BBC Sport 31 August 2012 31 August 2012 September Luton began September strongly with a 4–1 home victory against Macclesfield Town, the goals coming from Jake Howells, Andre Gray, Scott Rendell and Stuart Fleetwood. Luton 4–1 Macclesfield https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19378163 BBC Sport 1 September 2012 3 September 2012 A 3–2 win over local rivals Cambridge United followed three days later, Gray scoring again and defenders János Kovács and Dean Beckwith also on the scoresheet with goals from set pieces. Luton 3–2 Cambridge https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19394522 BBC Sport 4 September 2012 5 September 2012 Injuries to strikers Fleetwood and Rendell, plus Jon Shaw's suspension, led to Northampton Town forward Jake Robinson signing on a one-month loan on 7 September. Hatters snap up Cobblers striker on loan http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-snap-up-cobblers-striker-on-loan-1-4239745 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 7 September 2012 18 September 2012August 2026 InternetArchiveBot He played in Luton's first away defeat of the season the next day, a heavy 3–0 loss to Alfreton Town which caused Paul Buckle to apologise for the performance to the Luton fans. Buckle apologises for Hatters horror show http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/buckle-apologises-for-hatters-horror-show-1-4242715 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 9 September 2012 18 September 2012 11 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120911191826/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/buckle-apologises-for-hatters-horror-show-1-4242715 dead Youth team graduate Newman Carney's contract was terminated by the club on 12 September, with the defender having failed to consistently appear for training. Luton Town cancel Newman Carney's contract https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19574526 BBC Sport 12 September 2012 18 September 2012 Luton drew 0–0 at home to Wrexham on 15 September, leaving them two points off the top of the table. Luton 0–0 Wrexham https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19528259 BBC Sport 15 September 2012 18 September 2012 This gap increased to five points six days later as Luton were heavily beaten 4–1 by Grimsby Town. Buckle lambasts 'miserable' Town defending as Grimsby run riot http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/buckle-lambasts-miserable-town-defending-as-grimsby-run-riot-1-4293228 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 22 September 2012 7 October 2012 28 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120928040752/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/buckle-lambasts-miserable-town-defending-as-grimsby-run-riot-1-4293228 dead Central defenders Kovács and Beckwith were both criticised in the defeat, the latter scoring an own goal and the former dropped from the first-team for Luton's next game against Tamworth on 25 September. Luton won the game 2–1 with goals from substitutes Yaser Kasim and Fleetwood. Tamworth 1–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19632475 BBC Sport 25 September 2012 7 October 2012 With the team still conceding goals from set-pieces, Buckle signed Guiseley and England C captain and centre-back Simon Ainge on a month's loan on 27 September. Simon Ainge joins Luton Town from Guiseley on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19747727 BBC Sport 27 September 2012 7 October 2012 On the same day, left-back Greg Taylor and midfielder Adam Watkins, neither of whom had been playing in the first-team, were sent on one-month loans to Tamworth and Kidderminster Harriers respectively. Watkins and Taylor leave Luton on loan http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/watkins-and-taylor-leave-luton-on-loan-1-4311302 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 27 September 2012 7 October 2012August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Ainge partnered fellow loanee Connor Essam in central defence two days later as Luton beat Southport 3–1, with Kovács and Beckwith not even in the squad of 16 players. Fleetwood's ninth strike of the season and two goals from Rendell secured three points. Luton 3–1 Southport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19684480 BBC Sport 29 September 2012 7 October 2012 October Connor Essam's loan from Gillingham was extended for a further month on 3 October. Essam extends loan deal at Luton http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/essam-extends-loan-deal-at-luton-1-4328514 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 3 October 2012 7 October 2012 Luton beat Lincoln City 2–1 on 6 October with the Hatters''' goals coming from Jon Shaw, his first since the opening day, and an own goal from Lincoln goalkeeper Paul Farman. Lincoln 1–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19768738 BBC Sport 6 October 2012 7 October 2012 Forward Jake Robinson and defender Simon Ainge both signed extensions to their loans shortly afterwards; Robinson for one month and Ainge for two. Hatters extend Robinson loan http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-extend-robinson-loan-1-4346782 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 9 October 2012 7 October 2012 31 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121031145832/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-extend-robinson-loan-1-4346782 dead Additionally, Ainge's parent club Guiseley reached an agreement to sell him to Luton when the transfer window in January 2013. Town confirm Ainge extension http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/town-confirm-ainge-extension-1-4359331 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 11 October 2012 19 October 2012 31 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121031150015/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/town-confirm-ainge-extension-1-4359331 dead Luton lost 3–2 at home to Braintree Town on 9 October, with Stuart Fleetwood sent off for two bookable offences early in the first-half, both controversial, Buckle blasts official over Fleetwood dismissal http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/buckle-blasts-official-over-fleetwood-dismissal-1-4353042 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 10 October 2012 19 October 2012 15 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121015033440/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/buckle-blasts-official-over-fleetwood-dismissal-1-4353042 dead leaving Luton playing the majority of the game with ten men. Luton 2–3 Braintree https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19796498 BBC Sport 9 October 2012 19 October 2012 Four days later, Luton defeated Nuneaton Town with both goals scored in the last five minutes by midfielder Alex Lawless. Luton 2–0 Nuneaton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19854753 BBC Sport 13 October 2012 19 October 2012 On 19 October, Luton signed Macclesfield Town's Guinea-Bissau international midfielder Arnaud Mendy on loan until January, at which point the transfer would become permanent. In exchange, Luton midfielder John Paul Kissock would join Macclesfield permanently. Luton Town sign Macclesfield midfielder Arnaud Mendy https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20005935 BBC Sport 19 October 2012 19 October 2012 Luton beat local rivals Cambridge United 2–0 in the FA Cup to qualify for the first round with goals from strikers Andre Gray and Shaw. Impressive Hatters ease past U's with comprehensive FA Cup win http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/impressive-hatters-ease-past-u-s-with-comprehensive-fa-cup-win-1-4393844 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 20 October 2012 31 October 2012 31 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121031145717/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/impressive-hatters-ease-past-u-s-with-comprehensive-fa-cup-win-1-4393844 dead Luton came from behind on 27 October to beat Forest Green Rovers 2–1, with Fleetwood equalising for his tenth goal of the season and Scott Rendell netting a last-minute penalty. Forest Green 1–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20014288 BBC Sport 27 October 2012 31 October 2012 November On 3 November Luton scored a late equaliser in a 1–1 FA Cup first round draw against Nuneaton Town to earn a replay at Liberty Way. Luton 1–1 Nuneaton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20107479 BBC Sport 3 November 2012 15 April 2013 Two days later, Luton signed York City midfielder Jonathan Smith on a two-month loan. Jonathan Smith: Luton Town sign York City midfielder on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20207242 BBC Sport 11 November 2012 27 December 2012 Luton lost 1–0 to Hereford United on 7 November and slipped to third in the league, four points behind leaders Newport County. Hereford 1–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20134203 BBC Sport 7 November 2012 15 April 2013 The club then lost three days later at home to newly promoted Dartford, which saw them fall out of the play-off places and down to sixth in the table. Luton 0–2 Dartford https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20190087 BBC Sport 10 November 2012 15 April 2013 Scott Rendell scored twice as Luton defeated Nuneaton 2–0 in their FA Cup replay on 13 November. Nuneaton 0–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20216744 BBC Sport 13 November 2012 15 April 2013 They were drawn to play Dorchester Town in the second round, who were coincidentally also paired together in the FA Trophy draw. The teams drew 2–2 in their Trophy tie, meaning a replay was required in early December. Dorchester 2–2 Luton http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/dorchester-latest-512915.aspx Luton Town F.C. 27 November 2012 15 April 2013 In the league, Luton drew 2–2 away to Mansfield Town, with striker Andre Gray scoring both goals for the club. Mansfield 2–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20302006 BBC Sport 17 November 2012 15 April 2013 December Luton defeated Dorchester Town on 1 December in the FA Cup second round, and were drawn to play Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers at Kenilworth Road in the third round. Luton 2–1 Dorchester https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20474416 BBC Sport 1 December 2012 15 April 2013 The club then played Dorchester again in their FA Trophy replay three days later, winning 3–1. Luton 3–1 Dorchester http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/dorchester-replay-live-525921.aspx Luton Town F.C. 4 December 2012 15 April 2013 The club defeated Alfreton Town 3–0 on 8 December to win for the first time in four attempts in the league, but were then comprehensively beaten 5–2 by Newport County at Rodney Parade just a few days later. Luton 3–0 Alfreton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20564996 BBC Sport 8 December 2012 15 April 2013 Newport 5–2 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20590512 BBC Sport 11 December 2012 15 April 2013 Jonathan Smith was recalled by his parent club York City on 11 December, almost one month before his loan was due to end. Jonathan Smith: York City recall midfielder from Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20678482 BBC Sport 11 December 2012 15 April 2013 Luton progressed to the third round of the FA Trophy by defeating Matlock Town 2–1 on 15 December. Matlock 1–3 Luton http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/matlock-live-545140.aspx Luton Town F.C. 15 December 2012 15 April 2013 Winger Scott Neilson was signed on a six-month contract from Crawley Town on 24 December, with the transfer going through officially on 1 January 2013. Luton Town sign winger Scott Neilson from Crawley Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20837321 BBC Sport 24 December 2012 15 April 2013 A series of postponements due to inclement weather meant Luton did not play again until 26 December, where they defeated Woking 3–1. Luton 3–1 Woking https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20779185 BBC Sport 26 December 2012 15 April 2013 Despite Jonathan Smith being recalled earlier in the month, Luton signed him from York on an 18-month contract on 29 December for a fee of £50,000. Jonathan Smith: Luton Town sign York City man permanently https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20865872 BBC Sport 29 December 2012 15 April 2013 January On New Year's Day, Luton experienced their eighth league loss of the season, being beaten 3–1 by Woking in a reverse of the scoreline on Boxing Day. Woking 3–1 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20841252 BBC Sport 1 January 2013 30 January 2013 On 5 January, Luton beat Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers, a side 59 positions higher than them in the league system, 1–0. The winning goal came 45 seconds after half-time, scored by midfielder Alex Lawless to put the club into the FA Cup fourth round for the first time since the 2006–07 season. Luton 1–0 Wolves https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20863618 BBC Sport 5 January 2013 30 January 2013 Lawless later won the FA Cup player of the round award. Lawless tops poll https://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/News/2013/Jan/budweiser-player-of-the-third-round-alex-lawless.aspx The FA 15 January 2013 30 January 2013 The club beat bottom-of-the-table club Barrow 6–1 on 8 January, with Jon Shaw scoring a hat-trick. Luton 6–1 Barrow https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20880551 BBC Sport 8 January 2013 30 January 2013 Four days later, Luton progressed to the quarter-finals of the FA Trophy by scoring two late goals against Skelmersdale United. Luton late show sees subs book them FA Trophy quarter-final spot http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/luton-late-show-sees-subs-book-them-fa-trophy-quarter-final-spot-1-4677283 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 12 January 2013 13 January 2013 30 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130130131814/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/luton-late-show-sees-subs-book-them-fa-trophy-quarter-final-spot-1-4677283 dead Luton dropped out of the play-off places with a 0–0 draw away to AFC Telford United on 15 January, albeit with games in hand. AFC Telford 0–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20942607 BBC Sport 15 January 2013 16 January 2013 In terms of transfers, Luton sold Andre Boucaud to Notts County and John Paul Kissock to Macclesfield Town for undisclosed fees on 10 January, while the loans of Simon Ainge and Arnaud Mendy were made permanent. Notts County sign Andre Boucaud from Luton Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20980222 BBC Sport 10 January 2013 15 April 2013 Simon Ainge joins Luton permanently https://guiseleyafc.co.uk/old-site-archive/simon-ainge-joins-luton-permanently/ Guiseley A.F.C. 2 January 2013 9 January 2013 Unfavoured defender Dean Beckwith was released from his contract in early January to join Eastleigh in the Conference South. Beckwith leaves Kenilworth Road http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/beckwith-leaves-kenilworth-road-1-4657854 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 8 January 2013 30 January 2013 30 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130130133354/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/beckwith-leaves-kenilworth-road-1-4657854 dead Alex Lacey also joined Eastleigh, but on a one-month loan, while striker Jake Woolley signed on loan for Southern Football League Premier Division side Hitchin Town. Eastleigh borrow young Luton defender http://nonleague.pitchero.com/news/eastleigh-borrow-young-luton-defender-19185/ Pitch Hero Non League 8 January 2013 9 January 2013 Hitchin Town bring in Luton striker http://www.thecomet.net/sport/hitchin_town_bring_in_luton_striker_1_1785464 The Comet Archant Community Media Ltd 8 January 2013 9 January 2013 15 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115062530/http://www.thecomet.net/sport/hitchin_town_bring_in_luton_striker_1_1785464 dead Striker Dan Walker joined Braintree Town on a one-month loan on 17 January. Luton's Dan Walker joins Braintree on one-month loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21057825 BBC Sport 17 January 2013 28 January 2013 Luton beat Premier League side Norwich City 1–0 away at Carrow Road on 26 January in the FA Cup fourth round, Scott Rendell's late goal ensuring that the club became the first non-League team in 24 years to defeat a top division side in the competition. Norwich 0–1 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21095990 BBC Sport 26 January 2013 28 January 2013 This also marked the first time since the 1993–94 season that the club had progressed past the fourth round of the FA Cup. The club signed winger Dave Martin on 29 January following his release from Southend United. Martin signed a contract until June 2014. Buckle lands winger Martin http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/dave-martin-290113-627021.aspx Luton Town F.C. 29 January 2013 30 January 2013 Later the same day, Luton were knocked out of the FA Trophy by Grimsby Town in a 3–0 defeat. Hatters fall hook, line and sinker to Mariners http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-fall-hook-line-and-sinker-to-mariners-1-4733185 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 29 January 2013 30 January 2013 5 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130205062918/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-fall-hook-line-and-sinker-to-mariners-1-4733185 dead Following a long-term injury, winger James Dance joined Nuneaton Town on a one-month loan on 30 January. Hatters winger heads out on loan http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-winger-heads-out-on-loan-1-4735726 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 30 January 2013 30 January 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot The next day, Luton signed Fleetwood Town central defender and captain Steve McNulty on an 18-month contract. Steve McNulty joins Luton Town from Fleetwood Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21280239 BBC Sport 31 January 2013 1 February 2013 February The club lost 1–0 away to Barrow on 2 February, and also had Lathaniel Rowe-Turner sent off for violent conduct late on. Barrow 1–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21209068 BBC Sport 2 February 2013 1 March 2013 Luton signed experienced defender Wayne Thomas on a free transfer on 4 February. Wayne Thomas: Ex-Southampton defender joins Luton Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21325771 BBC Sport 4 February 2013 20 February 2013 Midfielder Adam Watkins joined Eastleigh on loan until the end of the season on 11 February. Watkins heads to Eastleigh on loan http://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-fc/watkins-heads-to-eastleigh-on-loan-1-4775857 Leighton Buzzard Observer Johnston Publishing Ltd 11 February 2013 20 February 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot The club were left further adrift from promotion following a home draw with Forest Green Rovers and an away defeat by Dartford in early February. Luton 1–1 Forest Green https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21311285 BBC Sport 9 February 2013 1 March 2013 Dartford 1–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21332849 BBC Sport 12 February 2013 1 March 2013 The club's FA Cup run came to an end on 16 February at the fifth round after losing 3–0 to Millwall at Kenilworth Road in front of the largest crowd of the season. Luton 0–3 Millwall https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21448930 BBC Sport 16 February 2013 1 March 2013 Manager Paul Buckle left Luton by mutual consent on 19 February two hours before the game against Macclesfield Town. The club cited "genuine personal reasons" for the split and expressed that they wanted Buckle to remain at the club for the next season to ensure continuity after successive years of changing managers. Luton Town: Chief executive wanted Paul Buckle to stay https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21521542 BBC Sport 20 February 2013 1 March 2013 Assistant manager Alan Neilson was placed in temporary charge of the team, who drew 1–1 with a Macclesfield team that played 70 minutes without a recognised goalkeeper. Deja vu for Neilson as he takes temporary charge of the Hatters for a third time http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/updated-deja-vu-for-neilson-as-he-takes-temporary-charge-of-the-hatters-for-a-third-time-1-4815037 https://archive.today/20130421000557/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/updated-deja-vu-for-neilson-as-he-takes-temporary-charge-of-the-hatters-for-a-third-time-1-4815037 dead 21 April 2013 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 19 February 2013 1 March 2013 Macclesfield 1–1 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21449314 BBC Sport 19 February 2013 1 March 2013 Luton remained winless in six league games after losing 3–2 at home to Mansfield four days later, Lindon Meikle scoring the winner in the last minute following a mix-up between defenders Steve McNulty and Rowe-Turner. Luton 2–3 Mansfield https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21482721 BBC Sport 23 February 2013 1 March 2013 John Still left his long-standing managerial position at League Two club Dagenham & Redbridge to become the new Luton manager on 26 February. John Still: Luton Town appoint Dagenham & Redbridge boss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21588390 BBC Sport 26 February 2013 1 March 2013 Alan Neilson again took charge of Luton's game that evening against Braintree Town, which they lost 2–0 to fall to tenth position in the table and 14 points off of the play-offs. Braintree 2–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21502352 BBC Sport 26 February 2013 1 March 2013 Neilson apologised for the team's poor performance, stating "we're all in a real bad place, the players [and] myself". 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This also marked the club's first away victory in the league for over four months. Stockport 0–1 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21556678 BBC Sport 2 March 2013 2 March 2013 The club signed 19-year-old Millwall defender Jake Goodman on loan until the end of the season on 4 March. It was also announced that Terry Harris, John Still's deputy at Dagenham, was the club's new assistant manager. Luton Town: Jake Goodman signs on loan from Millwall https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21662213 BBC Sport 4 March 2013 5 March 2013 Goodman started in Luton's 0–0 away draw with Nuneaton Town on 5 March. Nuneaton 0–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21583921 BBC Sport 5 March 2013 7 March 2013 Still signed Nigerian midfielder Solomon Taiwo, who he had worked with at Dagenham & Redbridge, on a free transfer on 7 March. Solomon Taiwo: Nigerian midfielder joins Luton Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21703760 BBC Sport 7 March 2013 12 March 2013 Luton drew 1–1 on 9 March at home to Hereford United, Dave Martin scoring his first goal for the club. Luton 1–1 Hereford https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21583921 BBC Sport 9 March 2013 12 March 2013 Meanwhile, winger James Dance rejoined Nuneaton on loan until the end of the season on 11 March. Nuneaton Town: Dance and Moult extend loans at Liberty Way https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21744887 BBC Sport 11 March 2013 12 March 2013 One day later, in a performance described by Still as having "no positives", Luton lost 2–1 at home to relegation-threatened Hyde in front of Kenilworth Road's lowest league crowd in over 11 years. Luton 1–2 Hyde https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21665919 BBC Sport 12 March 2013 13 March 2013 The club then drew 0–0 with league leaders Wrexham on 16 March. Wrexham 0–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21724281 BBC Sport 16 March 2013 18 March 2013 Three days later, Luton won their second game under Still with a 1–0 home win over Stockport County, Steve McNulty scoring the winning goal. Luton 1–0 Stockport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21751411 BBC Sport 19 March 2013 20 March 2013 The same day, coaches Carl Emberson and Stuart Cash, who were hired by previous manager Paul Buckle, left the club with immediate effect. Cash and Emberson leave Kenilworth Road http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/cash-and-emberson-leave-kenilworth-road-1-4913213 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 19 March 2013 20 March 2013 22 March 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130322052341/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/cash-and-emberson-leave-kenilworth-road-1-4913213 dead Luton drew 0–0 with Tamworth on 23 March, securing their fifth clean sheet in seven matches in the process. Luton 0–0 Tamworth https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21811597 BBC Sport 23 March 2013 26 March 2013 The club signed left-back Scott Griffiths on a contract until the end of the season two days later. Griffiths had previously played over 200 games for John Still at former club Dagenham & Redbridge. Luton Town sign full-back Scott Griffiths until May https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21929626 BBC Sport 25 March 2013 26 March 2013 Defender Greg Taylor, who was dropped from the team following mistakes in the defeat by Hyde earlier in the month, joined Mansfield Town on loan until the end of the season on 28 March. Wayne Thomas also left the club on loan, joining League Two side Rochdale. Mansfield Town sign Greg Taylor from Luton Town on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21969740 BBC Sport 28 March 2013 28 March 2013 Thomas loaned to Rochdale http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/thomas-loaned-to-rochdale-739579.aspx Luton Town F.C. 28 March 2013 28 March 2013 John Still announced that, along with Taylor, five other out-of-contract players would leave Luton in the summer: central defender János Kovács, wingers Scott Neilson and James Dance, and strikers Alasan Ann and Stuart Fleetwood. In addition, midfielder Arnaud Mendy was placed on the transfer list. Luton Town: John Still confirms summer squad clear-out https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21970033 BBC Sport 28 March 2013 28 March 2013 Luton drew 2–2 with fellow mid-table side Cambridge United on 30 March, Jon Shaw and Solomon Taiwo scoring the goals. Cambridge 0–0 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21909271 BBC Sport 30 March 2013 5 April 2013 April April began with Luton losing 2–1 at home to league leaders Kidderminster Harriers. Luton 1–2 Kidderminster https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21921161 BBC Sport 1 April 2013 5 April 2013 The club then suffered their heaviest defeat in over four years with a 5–1 loss to Gateshead in what proved the lowest ever match attendance at a competitive Luton game; the game was played in front of only 382 fans. John Still did not attend the match, leaving assistant Terry Harris in charge while he instead scouted players for the 2013–14 season. Gateshead 5–1 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21979830 BBC Sport 6 April 2013 8 April 2013 The result saw Luton slip to 12th position in the table with relegation still a mathematical possibility, though this fear was allayed three days later as the club won 3–0 against Lincoln City. Luton 3–0 Lincoln https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21999113 BBC Sport 9 April 2013 11 April 2013 The next match saw Luton draw 1–1 with Grimsby Town, with the club described as playing "some of their best football of the season" and having 21 shots during the game. Rousing Hatters earn Grimsby draw but should have had more http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/rousing-hatters-earn-grimsby-draw-but-should-have-had-more-1-4996991 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 12 April 2013 15 April 2013 16 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130416020428/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/rousing-hatters-earn-grimsby-draw-but-should-have-had-more-1-4996991 dead Leading scorer Andre Gray added two further goals to his season's total in a 2–2 home draw with promotion-chasing Newport County on 16 April. Luton 2–2 Newport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22075577 BBC Sport 16 April 2013 17 April 2013 Luton then beat relegated Ebbsfleet United 2–0 two days later, Alex Wall scoring his first two goals for the club. Luton 2–0 Ebbsfleet https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22103994 BBC Sport 18 April 2013 19 April 2013 Four players, Dean Brill, Simon Ainge, Lathaniel Rowe-Turner and Scott Rendell, were transfer listed following the game. Quartet transfer listed http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/quarter-transfer-listed-781246.aspx Luton Town F.C. 19 April 2013 19 April 2013 Luton ended the season on 20 April with a 3–1 away win over Southport that meant they finished seventh in the league table. Matt Robinson scored his first senior goal and two further goals for Gray took his total for the season to 20. Southport 1–3 Luton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22133365 BBC Sport 20 April 2013 21 April 2013 Defender Scott Griffiths and striker Alex Wall signed one and two-year contracts respectively on 24 April. Town tie up deals for Wall and Griffiths http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/town-tie-up-deals-for-wall-and-griffiths-1-5031864 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd. 24 April 2013 26 April 2013 Steve McNulty, who had been captaining the side while Ronnie Henry was injured, signed a two-year contract extension on 29 April. McNulty signs new Hatters deal http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/mcnulty-signs-new-hatters-deal-1-5043709 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd. 29 April 2013 29 April 2013 18 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130518091538/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/mcnulty-signs-new-hatters-deal-1-5043709 dead May The club bought Southport players Shaun Whalley and Andrew Parry for undisclosed fees on 1 May, with the transfers planned to go through on 1 July 2013 when the transfer window opened. Both players signed two-year contracts. Hatters confirm double signing http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-confirm-double-signing-1-5046908 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd. 1 May 2013 1 May 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Midfielder Solomon Taiwo signed a one-year contract extension on 7 May, and player of the season Alex Lawless followed suit by signing a new two-year contract three days later after having talks with two unnamed League One clubs. Taiwo signs new Hatters deal http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/taiwo-signs-new-hatters-deal-1-5059333 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd. 7 May 2013 8 May 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Alex Lawless: Midfielder commits future to Luton Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22481486 BBC Sport 10 May 2013 10 May 2013 The club signed young East Thurrock United goalkeeper Elliot Justham on a free transfer on 13 May. Luton Town sign East Thurrock keeper Elliot Justham https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22515519 BBC Sport 13 May 2013 14 May 2013 It was announced on 15 May that defender Wayne Thomas, goalkeeper Lewis Kidd and midfielder Adam Watkins had been released. Two more leave Hatters http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/two-more-leave-hatters-1-5091558 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd. 15 May 2013 15 May 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Two days later, goalkeeper Mark Tyler signed a one-year contract extension and the club signed 21-year-old striker Mark Cullen, who had been released by Hull City. Tyler signs one-year deal http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/tyler-signs-new-contract-826447.aspx Luton Town F.C. 17 May 2013 17 May 2013 Hatters snap up Hull striker Cullen http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-snap-up-hull-striker-cullen-1-5106148 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd. 17 May 2013 17 May 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Luton signed left-back Danny Fitzsimons and midfielder Jim Stevenson from Conference North side Histon on 20 May, with both transfers coming into effect from 1 July. Fitzsimons had won three end-of-year awards at Histon, while Luton's scouts had informed John Still to "sign [Stevenson] straight away". Hatters sign Histon duo http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-sign-histon-duo-1-5109136 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd. 20 May 2013 21 May 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot It was announced on 24 May that striker Dan Walker would not be offered a new contract. Walker released by Hatters http://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-fc/walker-released-by-hatters-1-5129228 Leighton Buzzard Online Johnston Publishing Ltd. 24 May 2013 30 August 2016August 2026 InternetArchiveBot He later signed for Hereford United, with the transfer becoming official on 1 July. June Young midfielder Matt Robinson agreed a one-year contract extension on 5 June, with winger Dave Martin signing a similar deal a few days later. Robinson pens new Hatters deal http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/robinson-pens-new-hatters-deal-1-5161351 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd. 5 June 2013 25 June 2013 21 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130621161227/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/robinson-pens-new-hatters-deal-1-5161351 dead Martin agrees new Hatters deal http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/martin-agrees-new-hatters-deal-1-5181020 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd. 11 June 2013 25 June 2013 10 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150610225304/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/martin-agrees-new-hatters-deal-1-5181020 dead The club signed out-of-contract defender Anthony Charles on a one-year agreement on 19 June. Hatters snap up defender Charles http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-snap-up-defender-charles-1-5203743 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd. 19 June 2013 24 June 2013 29 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140429045112/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/luton-town/hatters-snap-up-defender-charles-1-5203743 dead Match results Luton Town results given first.Legend WinDrawLoss Pre-season friendlies 16 July 2012 19:45 Hitchin Town 0–1 Luton Town Watkins 42 Top Field, Hitchin Report 1,409 W 21 July 2012 15:00 AFC Dunstable 1–7 Luton Town Christie 46 Taylor 2 Watkins 14 Gray 28 33 Walker 42 Lawless 45 Fleetwood 62 Creasey Park, Dunstable Report 1,100 W 23 July 2012 19:45 St Albans City 0–2 Luton Town Rendell 34 Fleetwood 36 Clarence Park, St Albans Report 582 W 25 July 2012 19:30 Luton Town 0–0 Wycombe Wanderers Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 1,619 D 26 July 2012 19:45 Dunstable Town 1–0 Luton Town XI Roache 59 Creasey Park, Dunstable Report 394 L 28 July 2012 15:00 Luton Town 2–0 Ipswich Town Kovács 39 89 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 2,440 W 1 August 2012 19:45 Brackley Town 0–0 Luton Town St James Park, Brackley Report 332 D 3 August 2012 19:45 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1–3 Luton Town XI Ellwood 70 Walker 42 67 90+1 Dog & Duck Ground, Wellingborough Report 346 W 4 August 2012 15:00 Luton Town 1–0 Leyton Orient Shaw 47 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 1,607 W Conference Premier information on this season's Conference Premier 2012–13 Football Conference Table Conference Premier LUT Results by round table b Round Ground H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/A/H/A/A/A/H/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/H/H/H/A Result D/W/W/L/W/W/W/L/D/L/W/W/W/L/W/W/L/L/D/W/L/W/L/W/D/L/D/L/D/L/L/W/D/D/L/D/W/D/D/L/L/W/D/D/W/W Position 11/4/3/9/5/3/2/5/5/6/5/4/4/4/3/2/3/6/6/5/5/4/5/5/6/7/7/7/8/8/10/8/7/8/8/11/8/8/9/9/12/9/8/11/9/7 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 21 April 2013 bbc.co.uk July 2012 Fixtures and results 11 August 2012 15:00 1 Luton Town 2–2 Gateshead Shaw 61Fleetwood 71 Hatch 25Odubade 35 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,743 D 14 August 2012 19:45 2 Kidderminster Harriers 0–2 Luton Town Fleetwood 22 30 Aggborough, Kidderminster Report 2,275 W 17 August 2012 19:30 3 Hyde 1–2 Luton Town Blinkhorn 55 O'Donnell 68Fleetwood 78 Ewen Fields, Hyde Report 1,141 W 25 August 2012 15:00 4 Luton Town 0–1 AFC Telford United Henry 0 81 St Aimie 42 Preston 0 78 Reid 0 82 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,970 L 27 August 2012 15:00 5 Ebbsfleet United 1–3 Luton Town Elder 86 Fleetwood 10 73Rendell 19 Stonebridge Road, Northfleet Report 2,018 W 1 September 2012 15:00 6 Luton Town 4–1 Macclesfield Town Howells 1Gray 17 Rendell 82 Fleetwood 90+3 Brown 51 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,803 W 4 September 2012 19:45 7 Luton Town 3–2 Cambridge United Kovács 18 Gray 52 Beckwith 71 Wellard 13 McAuley 88 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,592 W 8 September 2012 15:00 8 Alfreton Town 3–0 Luton Town Wilson 2 66 Bradley 23 North Street, Alfreton Report 1,392 L 15 September 2012 15:00 9 Luton Town 0–0 Wrexham Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,675 D 21 September 2012 19:45 10 Grimsby Town 4–1 Luton Town Colbeck 8Cook 40Hannah 43Beckwith (o.g.) 71 Rendell 76 Blundell Park, Cleethorpes Report 4,074 L 25 September 2012 19:45 11 Tamworth 1–2 Luton Town Dempster 22 Kasim 63 Fleetwood 66 The Lamb Ground, Tamworth Report 1,137 W 29 September 2012 15:00 12 Luton Town 3–1 Southport Fleetwood 4 Rendell 46 50 pen Parry 45 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,696 W 6 October 2012 15:00 13 Lincoln City 1–2 Luton Town Taylor 58 Farman (o.g.) 28 Shaw 48 Sincil Bank, Lincoln Report 2,970 W 9 October 2012 19:45 14 Luton Town 2–3 Braintree Town Fleetwood 2 27 Ainge 36Walker 57 Holman 6Marks 31Paine 66 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,523 L 13 October 2012 15:00 15 Luton Town 2–0 Nuneaton Town Lawless 86 90+3 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,148 W 27 October 2012 15:00 16 Forest Green Rovers 1–2 Luton Town Klukowski 47 Green 0 90 Fleetwood 74 Rendell 90+1 pen The New Lawn, Nailsworth Report 2,112 W 6 November 2012 19:45 17 Hereford United 1–0 Luton Town McQuilkin 54 Edgar Street, Hereford Report 2,108 L 10 November 2012 15:00 18 Luton Town 0–2 Dartford Bradbrook 6 Bonner 41 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,567 L 18 November 2012 13:00 19 Mansfield Town 2–2 Luton Town Hutchinson 8 Green 84 Gray 26 67 Field Mill, Mansfield Report 2,619 D 8 December 2012 15:00 20 Luton Town 3–0 Alfreton Town O'Donnell 53 Smith 56 Gray 58 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,648 W 11 December 2012 19:45 21 Newport County 5–2 Luton Town O'Connor 12 Jolley 22 67 Henry (o.g.) 38 Sandell 63 Gray 16 Shaw 60 Rodney Parade, Newport Report 2,247 L 26 December 2012 15:00 22 Luton Town 3–1 Woking Kovács 15 Shaw 37 Rendell 82 pen McNerney 71 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,744 W 1 January 2013 13:00 23 Woking 3–1 Luton Town Knott 3 74 Stockley 78 Gray 8 Kingfield Stadium, Woking Report 2,961 L 8 January 2013 19:45 24 Luton Town 6–1 Barrow Neilson 2 Kovács 27 Shaw 28 59 64 Gray 72 Boyes 68 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,165 W 15 January 2013 19:45 25 AFC Telford United 0–0 Luton Town New Bucks Head, Telford Report 1,606 D 2 February 2013 15:00 26 Barrow 1–0 Luton Town Boyes 5 Rowe-Turner 0 90+1 Holker Street, Barrow-in-Furness Report 1,188 L 9 February 2013 15:00 27 Luton Town 1–1 Forest Green Rovers Gray 5 35' Lawless 2 53 Taylor 13 Al Bangura 0 66 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,374 D 12 February 2013 19:45 28 Dartford 1–0 Luton Town Hayes 72 Princes Park, Dartford Report 1,802 L 19 February 2013 19:45 29 Macclesfield Town 1–1 Luton Town Taylor 0 21 Fairhurst 76 Gray 15 Moss Rose, Macclesfield Report 1,984 D 23 February 2013 15:00 30 Luton Town 2–3 Mansfield Town Rendell 36 Gray 47 Green 32 pen Daniel 44 Meikle 90 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,968 L 26 February 2013 19:45 31 Braintree Town 2–0 Luton Town Marks 42 Davis 49 Paine 0 20 Thomas 0 33 Cressing Road, Braintree Report 1,003 L 2 March 2013 15:00 32 Stockport County 0–1 Luton Town Fleetwood 25' Howells 45+2 Edgeley Park, Stockport Report 4,074 W 5 March 2013 19:45 33 Nuneaton Town 0–0 Luton Town Liberty Way, Nuneaton Report 1,173 D 9 March 2013 15:00 34 Luton Town 1–1 Hereford United Martin 87 Jackson 23 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,001 D 12 March 2013 19:45 35 Luton Town 1–2 Hyde Howells 37 Almond 19 Milligan 70 pen Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 4,847 L 16 March 2013 15:00 36 Wrexham 0–0 Luton Town Racecourse Ground, Wrexham Report 3,907 D 19 March 2013 19:45 37 Luton Town 1–0 Stockport County McNulty 44 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,106 W 23 March 2013 15:00 38 Luton Town 0–0 Tamworth Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,501 D 30 March 2013 15:00 39 Cambridge United 2–2 Luton Town T. Shaw 20 Blissett 61 J. Shaw 53 Taiwo 65 pen Abbey Stadium, Cambridge Report 3,217 D 1 April 2013 15:00 40 Luton Town 1–2 Kidderminster Harriers Gray 83 Gowling 13 Malbon 35 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 6,108 L 6 April 2013 15:00 41 Gateshead 5–1 Luton Town Donaldson 12 66 Gillies 15 45 pen Hatch 90+3 Walker 35 Brunton Park, Carlisle Report 382 L 9 April 2013 19:45 42 Luton Town 3–0 Lincoln City Martin 41 72 Gray 43 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,393 W 12 April 2013 19:45 43 Luton Town 1–1 Grimsby Town Lawless 76 Southwell 54 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,662 D 16 April 2013 19:45 44 Luton Town 2–2 Newport County Gray 12 79 Jolley 52 84 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,125 D 18 April 2013 19:45 45 Luton Town 2–0 Ebbsfleet United Wall 4 77 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 5,934 W 20 April 2013 17:15 46 Southport 1–3 Luton Town Clancy 2 Robinson 30 Gray 34 82 Haig Avenue, Southport Report 1,406 W FA Cup information on this season's FA Cup 2012–13 FA Cup 20 October 2012 13:00 4Q Cambridge United 0–2 Luton Town Gray 7 Shaw 72 Abbey Stadium, Cambridge Report 2,321 W 3 November 2012 15:00 1R Luton Town 1–1 Nuneaton Town Rendell 84 Waite 20 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 3,089 D 13 November 2012 19:45 1R Replay Nuneaton Town 0–2 Luton Town Rendell 22 72 pen Liberty Way, Nuneaton Report 1,596 W 1 December 2012 15:00 2R Luton Town 2–1 Dorchester Town Gray 30 Lawless 68 Pugh 71 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 3,287 W 5 January 2012 15:00 3R Luton Town 1–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers Lawless 46 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 9,638 W 26 January 2013 15:00 4R Norwich City 0–1 Luton Town Rendell 80 Carrow Road, Norwich Report 26,521 W 16 February 2013 12:45 5R Luton Town 0–3 Millwall Henry 12 Hulse 36 N'Guessan 86 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 9,768 L FA Trophy information on this season's FA Trophy 2012–13 FA Trophy 27 November 2012 19:45 1R Dorchester Town 2–2 Luton Town Jermyn 58 Clough 90+2 Martin (o.g.) 1 Fleetwood 78 Avenue Stadium, Dorchester Report 688 D 4 December 2012 19:45 1R Replay Luton Town 3–1 Dorchester Town O'Donnell 11 Walker 17 70 Thompson 86 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 897 W Lowest attendance in Luton Town's history. 15 December 2012 15:00 2R Matlock Town 1–2 Luton Town McMahon 62 pen. Ainge 17 Shaw 90+2 Causeway Lane, Matlcock Report 823 W 12 January 2013 15:00 3R Luton Town 2–0 Skelmersdale United Watkins 84 Gray 90 Kenilworth Road, Luton Report 2,479 W 29 January 2013 19:45 QF Grimsby Town 3–0 Luton Town Devitt 8 Cook 75 Marshall 78 Blundell Park, Grimsby Report 2,791 L Player statisticsCorrect as of 21 April 2013. Players with a zero in every column only appeared as unused substitutes.No.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupFA TrophyTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px13px1GKENG Mark Tyler3906010460102DFENG Lathaniel Rowe-Turner32 (5)0604 (1)042 (6)0213DFENG Greg Taylor13 (4)0300016 (4)0104DFENG Garry Richards00000000005DFENG Dean Beckwith811 (1)0008 (1)1305DFENG Steve McNulty2010000201306DFHUN János Kovács19 (1)3703029 (1)3607MFWAL Alex Lawless35 (2)3625046 (2)5818MFENG Danny Spiller00000000009FWENG Jon Shaw26 (5)83 (1)12 (1)131 (7)101010FWENG Scott Rendell29 (8)84 (2)44037 (10)123011MFWAL Jake Howells34 (7)3604 (1)044 (8)34012DFENG Simon Ainge19 (3)1004 (1)123 (4)23013FWWAL Stuart Fleetwood19 (11)102 (4)01 (4)122 (19)114114MFGNB Arnaud Mendy16 (2)06 (1)03025 (3)08015MFENG Adam Watkins2 (3)00 (1)01 (2)13 (6)10016DFENG Alex Lacey000 (1)0101 (1)00017MFENG JJ O'Donnell20 (8)26 (1)04130 (9)23018MFIRQ Yaser Kasim5 (6)100005 (6)12018MFENG Dave Martin14 (2)3000014 (2)31019MFENG James Dance000 (1)02 (1)02 (2)00020MFWAL Scott Neilson6 (2)100006 (2)11021GKENG Lewis Kidd000000000022FWENG Jake Robinson2 (4)00 (2)0002 (6)00022DFENG Wayne Thomas200000200123MFENG Matt Robinson6 (4)10 (2)0208 (6)12024DFENG Connor Essam5 (4)000005 (4)02024MFENG Jonathan Smith26 (2)1402032 (2)16025DFENG Ronnie Henry (captain) 33070304304126FWENG Alex Wall5 (7)200005 (7)20027FWENG Andre Gray39 (5)17722 (1)148 (6)205028FWENG Jake Woolley0 (4)00 (1)00 (1)00 (6)00029FWENG Dan Walker2 (10)220226 (10)40030DFENG Jake Goodman11000001101031MFNGR Solomon Taiwo8 (1)100008 (1)12032FWENG Alasan Ann000000000033GKENG Dean Brill7010401200035DFENG Jerome Jibodu000010100037DFENG Scott Griffiths4 (2)000004 (2)00038GKENG Ben McFarlane-Barnes000000000041MFENG Charlie Smith000000000042DFENG Brett Longden0000000000 Managerial statisticsOnly competitive games from the 2012–13 season are included.Correct as of 21 April 2013.'' NameNat.FromToRecordHonoursPLDWDLGFGAGDW%Paul BuckleENG8 April 201219 February 2013 40 21 7 12 66 52 yes 1Alan Neilson (caretaker manager)WAL19 February 201326 February 2013 3 0 1 2 3 6 yes 1John StillTerryHarris AENG26 February 2013Present 15 5 7 3 19 16 yes 1–Total 58 26 15 17 88 74 yes 1 Transfers In DatePlayerFromFeeNotes 1 July 2012 England Garry Richards Gillingham Free 2 July 2012 England Lathaniel Rowe-Turner Torquay United Free 18 July 2012 England Matt Robinson Unattached 31 July 2012 England Dean Brill Unattached 1 January 2013 Wales Scott Neilson Crawley Town Free 1 January 2013 England Jonathan Smith York City £50,000 2 January 2013 England Simon Ainge Guiseley Undisclosed 10 January 2013 Guinea-Bissau Arnaud Mendy Macclesfield Town Undisclosed 29 January 2013 England Dave Martin Unattached 31 January 2013 England Steve McNulty Fleetwood Town Free 4 February 2013 England Wayne Thomas Unattached 7 March 2013 Nigeria Solomon Taiwo Unattached 25 March 2013 England Scott Griffiths Unattached 24 April 2013 England Alex Wall Maidenhead United Free 14 May 2013 England Elliot Justham East Thurrock Free 17 May 2013 England Mark Cullen Hull City Free 19 June 2013 England Anthony Charles Unattached Out DatePlayerToFeeNotes 1 July 2012 Ireland Keith Keane Preston North End Free 1 July 2012 England George Pilkington Mansfield Town Free 1 July 2012 England Godfrey Poku Mansfield Town UndisclosedPoku B 1 July 2012 England Robbie Willmott Cambridge United Free 7 July 2012 Ireland Fred Murray Released Murray leaves as Rowe-Turner joins up with Buckle once more http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/murray-leaves-as-rowe-turner-joins-up-with-buckle-once-more-1-4019780 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 7 July 2012 3 August 2013 10 December 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191210053203/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/murray-leaves-as-rowe-turner-joins-up-with-buckle-once-more-1-4019780 dead 25 July 2012 England Aaron O'Connor Newport County Free 12 September 2012 England Newman Carney Released 8 January 2013 England Dean Beckwith Eastleigh Free 10 January 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Andre Boucaud Notts County Undisclosed 10 January 2013 England John Paul Kissock Macclesfield Town Undisclosed 27 February 2013 England Tyler Reading Norwich City Undisclosed Town keeper signs for Premier League Norwich http://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-fc/town-keeper-signs-for-premier-league-norwich-1-4833599 Leighton Buzzard Observer Johnston Publishing Ltd. 27 February 2013 14 May 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot 4 April 2013 England Nick Burtenshaw Released Hatters offer professional deals to Longden and Jibodu http://www.dunstabletoday.co.uk/sport/football/local-football/hatters-offer-professional-deals-to-longden-and-jibodu-1-4957190 Dunstable Today Johnston Publishing Ltd. 2 April 2013 9 May 2013 4 April 2013 England Josh Carpenter Released 4 April 2013 England Jordan Davis Released 4 April 2013 England Jerry Nash Released 22 April 2013 England Alasan Ann Released 22 April 2013 England James Dance Released 22 April 2013 Wales Stuart Fleetwood Released 22 April 2013 Hungary János Kovács Released 22 April 2013 Wales Scott Neilson Released 22 April 2013 England Greg Taylor Released 14 May 2013 England Ollie Cole Norwich City Undisclosed Young striker joins Canaries http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/ollie-cole-joins-norwich-821050.aspx Luton Town F.C. 14 May 2013 14 May 2013 15 May 2013 England Lewis Kidd Released 15 May 2013 England Wayne Thomas Released 15 May 2013 England Adam Watkins Released Loans in DatePlayerFromEnd dateNotes 12 July 2012 Iraq Yaser Kasim Brighton & Hove Albion 17 December 2012 31 August 2012 England Connor Essam Gillingham 2 November 2012 7 September 2012 England Jake Robinson Northampton Town 8 November 2012 27 September 2012 England Simon Ainge Guiseley 2 January 2013 19 October 2012 Guinea-Bissau Arnaud Mendy Macclesfield Town 10 January 2013 5 November 2012 England Jonathan Smith York City 11 December 2012 1 March 2013 England Alex Wall Maidenhead United 22 April 2013 4 March 2013 England Jake Goodman Millwall 22 April 2013 Loans out DatePlayerToEnd dateNotes 9 July 2012 England John Paul Kissock Macclesfield Town 10 January 2013 1 August 2012 Trinidad and Tobago Andre Boucaud Notts County 4 January 2013 4 August 2012 England Lewis Kidd Dunstable Town 29 October 2012 16 August 2012 England Alasan Ann Kettering Town 17 September 2012 31 August 2012 England Jerry Nash Leighton Town 11 February 2013 Hatters loan Nash to Leighton Town http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-loan-nash-to-leighton-town-1-4232166 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 7 September 2012 7 September 2012August 2026 InternetArchiveBot 27 September 2012 England Greg Taylor Tamworth 3 December 2012 27 September 2012 England Adam Watkins Kidderminster Harriers 31 October 2012 7 December 2012 England Jordan Davis Hitchin Town 7 January 2013 Hatters youngster loaned to Canaries http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-youngster-loaned-to-canaries-1-4594012 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 17 December 2012 9 January 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot 11 December 2012 England Lewis Kidd Banbury United 16 January 2013 Kidd set for debut http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/sport/football/kidd-set-for-debut-1-4576097 Banbury Guardian Johnston Publishing Ltd 11 December 2012 9 January 2013 3 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233020/http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/sport/football/kidd-set-for-debut-1-4576097 dead 8 January 2013 England Alex Lacey Eastleigh 13 February 2013 8 January 2013 England Jake Woolley Hitchin Town 13 February 2013 17 January 2013 England Dan Walker Braintree Town 25 February 2013 24 January 2013 England Alasan Ann Hitchin Town 26 February 2013 30 January 2013 England James Dance Nuneaton Town 26 February 2013 31 January 2013 England Jordan Davis Leighton Town 26 February 2013 11 February 2013 England Adam Watkins Eastleigh 6 May 2013 18 February 2013 England Alex Lacey Eastleigh 6 May 2013 Lacey back to Eastleigh http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/lacey-back-to-eastleigh-663493.aspx Luton Town F.C. 18 February 2013 20 February 2013 18 February 2013 England Jake Woolley Hitchin Town 23 March 2013 Woolley returns to Hitchin http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/woolley-returns-to-hitchin-663417.aspx Luton Town F.C. 18 February 2013 20 February 2013 11 March 2013 England James Dance Nuneaton Town 22 April 2013 14 March 2013 England Lewis Kidd Hertford Town 29 April 2013 Team news for Saturday http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/team-news-for-wrexham-140313-714642.aspx Luton Town F.C. 14 March 2013 18 March 2013 28 March 2013 England Greg Taylor Mansfield Town 22 April 2013 28 March 2013 England Wayne Thomas Rochdale 29 April 2013 Honours Team Luton won the FA Ronnie Radford Award, given to the team that performed the most impressive 'giant-killing' in the FA Cup, for their 1–0 victory over Norwich City on 26 January 2013. Hatters win Ronnie Radford Award for Norwich FA Cup upset http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/hatters-win-ronnie-radford-award-for-norwich-fa-cup-upset-1-5054759 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 6 May 2013 7 May 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Individuals Name Country Number Position Award Source Alex Lawless Wales WAL 7 Midfielder Luton Town Supporters Club Player of the Year Awards double for Alex http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/lawless-named-player-of-the-year-799816.aspx Luton Town F.C. 29 April 2013 30 April 2013 Alex Lawless Wales WAL 7 Midfielder Players' Player of the Year Scott Rendell England ENG 10 Striker Goal of the SeasonRendellgoal C Andre Gray England ENG 27 Striker FA Cup Player of the Round (Fourth round qualifying)Andre the poll giant https://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/News/2012/Oct/budweiser-player-of-the-round-andre-gray.aspx https://archive.today/20130204154612/https://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/News/2012/Oct/budweiser-player-of-the-round-andre-gray.aspx dead 4 February 2013 The FA 29 October 2012 2 March 2013 Alex Lawless Wales WAL 7 Midfielder FA Cup Player of the Round (third round) Scott Rendell England ENG 10 Striker FA Cup Player of the Round (fourth round) Scotty too hotty https://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/News/2013/Feb/player-of-the-round-fourth-round-scott-rendell.aspx The FA 8 February 2013 2 March 2013 Footnotes A. TerryHarris Assistant manager Terry Harris took charge of Luton's 5–1 defeat by Gateshead as manager John Still was scouting players for the next season. Still missing for Gateshead game as he heads for mystery destination http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/updated-still-missing-for-gateshead-game-as-he-heads-for-mystery-destination-1-4966576 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 4 April 2013 8 April 2013August 2026 InternetArchiveBot B. Poku Despite Godfrey Poku's contract coming to an end and therefore entitling another club to sign him on a free transfer, as he is under the age of 24 Luton were entitled to compensation in the form of a development fee from Mansfield Town, decided by tribunal. Sweet expecting a fee for Poku http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town-hatters/sweet-expecting-a-fee-for-poku-1-4117122 Luton Today Johnston Publishing Ltd 1 August 2012 24 August 2012August 2026 InternetArchiveBot C. Rendellgoal The Goal of the Season award was given to Scott Rendell for his winning goal against Norwich City in the FA Cup on 26 January 2013. See also 2012–13 in English football 2012–13 Football Conference References 2 2012–13 Category:2012–13 Football Conference by team