Schooldays start for Luton after summer romance

The story of the club’s 10-year ascent from non-league to a place among the elite has provided a feel-good element in the build-up to the new season.

Luton Town players applaud fans after the Premier League match at the AMEX, Brighton and Hove. Picture date: Saturday August 12, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Brighton. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire.

Premier League: Brighton 4 Luton Town 1 

ROMANCE was always likely to be nudged aside by harsh reality for Luton Town and there was agreement among Rob Edwards and his players that their prospects of making headway in the Premier League now hinge on their ability to learn quickly from a chastening opening round defeat.