S7 E53: Exclusive deep dive with Luton chairman David Wilkinson on transfers, finances, stadium news

Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe and they have a very special guest with them for the January Deep Dive as Luton Town chairman David Wilkinson comes in for a chat.

The podcast begins by looking back on the season so far with the high points discussed as well as the chances of avoiding the drop and how a significant transfer deal was actually done.

It is January, so inevitably the attention turns to the transfer window and whether we might see anyone coming or going before we discuss the club's financial accounts, which were released.

The lads then chat to Wilko about the ongoing improvements both on and off the pitch including safe standing which is currently being installed in the Oak Road end before the discussion moves onto the latest surrounding the Hatters' new stadium plans at Power Court.

There is then a lengthy chat about finances in football and the state of the game as a whole before we cover topics such as the wonderful medical team that saved captain Tom Lockyer when he had a cardiac arrest, the club's fantastic work in the community and the academy.

All this and a lot more on the longest running Luton Town podcast!

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Like our new logo for the 2023/24 season? Check out Ed Smith Creative at: https://www.edsmithcreative.co.uk

Like our new theme tune? It's by Seán Grant and the Wolfgang who have just released an album called Kybalion Part 1 and 2 on Luton label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Find it on all streaming platforms at: https://linktr.ee/sgwolfgang.

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The Luton Town Supporters' Trust celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2023 year having been created, and initially named Trust in Luton, in 2003 to help force out unpopular former owner John Gurney.

Current club chief executive Gary Sweet was part of the group that effectively forced the club into administration and out of Mr Gurney's control, for a new consortium to take over, headed up by Bill Tomlins.

Another change of ownership again brought problems and administration followed again in 2007, until the club was eventually bought out by the fan-led 2020 consortium, headed up by Sweet, which has now helped steer the history-making Hatters from the non-league to the Premier League.

The Supporters' Trust is a democratic, non-profit organisation run by fans for fans. The purpose of a Trust is to help fans to join together and strengthen their influence over the way Luton Town Football Club is run, and to improve the links between their club and the community it serves.
In a way, we’re like a union, believing that many voices are stronger than one and that the best way to influence the club is to represent many fans, not just ourselves.

We have defended the Club in the tough times and maintain a shareholding in the Club to ensure we are able to protect and celebrate the future. We act as custodian of the image rights of the Club – to protect the Club name, kit colours, Club crest and mascot for the long-term interests of the Club.

And like our Club, we have integrity. We believe in fair play and are committed to represent the fans and influence the regulation and its enforcement of football. And to collaborate with other Trusts to share our ideas, learn from best practice and presented a stronger voice to the authorities.

Join the Trust for as little as £10 a year (adults) and £5 for children and seniors.

We offer exclusive benefits, podcasts and meet the manager and players events and are committed to continually improving the experience of the Hatters’ fans, bringing the team closer to the fans and bringing the supporters’ voice into the boardroom, validating proposed activities and decisions that impact the fans.

We encourage the you to get involved, to enjoy the thrill (the ups and the downs!) of supporting Luton Town, and we raise money for both the fans and the community/charity, along with the Club, to help with immediate needs as we have seen during the recent COVID crisis, and to build a better future through significant capital projects.

Find us at: https://www.lutontownsupporterstrust.com