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BBC News
5 days ago
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Luton must get off to a fast start
Successive relegations mean that Luton find themselves in a similar position to this time last year. They are playing in the league below, are one of the favourites for the title, and expectations are high. Playing at another level lower means they surely must do well. They will come up against teams who were in League Two when they were in the Premier League two seasons pressure is back on, and the Hatters will need to get off to a fast start. They can't make the same mistakes they made last year. And recruitment is they are likely to be experiencing similar scenarios to what occurred 12 months ago. Players who think they should be playing at a higher level, who may not want to be at the club and with agents in their ear. There could also be others who are surplus to requirements who are under contract and happy to remain where they are. Transfer business has begun, and two big characters have been brought in. Kal Naismith, on loan last season, who inexplicably didn't start the final Championship match at West Brom that relegated George Saville from Millwall, whose game time across the last seven seasons in the Championship is phenomenal. Both are leaders; both will be part of the spine of the team, and so they seem excellent, solid additions. The next stage of the rebuilding process may have to wait until others depart. This waiting game affected Luton last year, and they've got to hope it goes smoother. It's never easy, as the transfer merry-go-round takes time to kick in, particularly the lower down you go, but Luton may have to force the issue to get players out quicker so that they can then go about sorting incomings. Luton have just changed their recruitment team; the January transfer window was deemed a success with the likes of Izzy Jones, Thelo Aasgaard, Millenic Alli and Kal Naismith (loan) brought in, and so those involved in that business have been have got to get it right again this time. Hatters boss Matt Bloomfield knows he has to get off to a good start and try and repeat what Birmingham did last season.
BBC News
10-06-2025
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Naismith returns to Luton after Robins exit
Luton Town have signed centre-back Kal Naismith on a free transfer following his release by Bristol 33, played for the Hatters from early 2021 to mid-2022 and returned on loan last season, making 10 appearances in their unsuccessful attempt to avoid relegation from the Championship."It's really important that Kal is signing for us. He's an incredibly well-respected figure here and has a fantastic history with our football club," said boss Matt Bloomfield."Above all, he has fantastic organisational and leadership skills and he's going to play an integral part on and off the pitch for us next season."Naismith began his career in Glasgow with Rangers and also had spells at Accrington Stanley, Portsmouth and Wigan before joining Luton for the first time in January played 68 games before leaving for Ashton Gate in the summer of 2022, the last two in the Championship play-off semi-final against Huddersfield Town, which Luton lost 2-1 on aggregate. On his permanent return, he said: "Coming back on loan was amazing, but coming back now as a Luton player is special, and I'm so happy."I wanted to continue the journey, so there was no other option in my head. Some clubs just fit, and this club just fits for me. At this stage of my career, I'm still so hungry to be successful and play games."The length of his deal has not been disclosed, but he added: "I've not signed a life-time contract but look, I would love to, I would tomorrow, because this is where I want to play until I'm done."
BBC News
17-05-2025
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Wells in talks over new Bristol City contract
Bristol City are in talks over a new contract for experienced striker Nahki Wells. The 34-year-old Bermuda forward's contract comes to an end this summer - five-and-a-half years after he joined the club in a £5m deal from has scored 48 goals in 237 appearances for the Robins, who are also in talks with Lewis Thomas about a new the club has decided to release Stefan Bajic, Ayman Benarous and Kal Naismith following the conclusion of their Kai Churchley, Tim Ap Sion, Marley Rose, Romani Rowe and Callum Wood will also depart Ashton Gate.
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28-01-2025
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Luton re-sign Naismith on loan from Bristol City
Luton Town have re-signed defender Kal Naismith on loan from Bristol City for the rest of the season. The 32-year-old made 68 appearances for the Hatters before leaving at the end of the 2021-22 season. His final games were the two legs of the Championship play-off semi-final against Huddersfield Town, which Luton lost 2-1 on aggregate. "I'm delighted and excited to be back and grateful to get this opportunity. It's not often people get second chances, but I'm back to try and have a positive impact on the team between now and the end of the season," Naismith said. Luton are 23rd in the Championship, having won only seven of their 29 league games - and have lost the past 11 away from home. Naismith has made seven appearances for Bristol City this season, but none since a 2-1 home defeat by Sheffield United on 5 November. "Kal is looking for regular minutes and this move will allow him to do that," said Robins technical director Brian Tinnion. "He has been an excellent professional since joining the club and heads out on loan with our best wishes." Luton are back in action on Saturday when they take on Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough - with new manager Matt Bloomfield looking for his first victory in his fourth game since arriving from Wycombe. "He's a player I've admired from afar for a number of years. I played against him when he was a wide player, then he went to centre-back and did so well here in his first spell," Bloomfield said of Naismith. "He's a dominant defender, a leader and a character, but he can also play with the ball and gives us good balance with his left foot." Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page
BBC News
28-01-2025
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Luton re-sign Naismith on loan from Bristol City
Luton Town have re-signed defender Kal Naismith on loan from Bristol City for the rest of the 32-year-old made 68 appearances for the Hatters before leaving at the end of the 2021-22 final games were the two legs of the Championship play-off semi-final against Huddersfield Town, which Luton lost 2-1 on aggregate."I'm delighted and excited to be back and grateful to get this opportunity. It's not often people get second chances, but I'm back to try and have a positive impact on the team between now and the end of the season," Naismith are 23rd in the Championship, having won only seven of their 29 league games - and have lost the past 11 away from has made seven appearances for Bristol City this season, but none since a 2-1 home defeat by Sheffield United on 5 November."Kal is looking for regular minutes and this move will allow him to do that," said Robins technical director Brian Tinnion."He has been an excellent professional since joining the club and heads out on loan with our best wishes."Luton are back in action on Saturday when they take on Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough - with new manager Matt Bloomfield looking for his first victory in his fourth game since arriving from Wycombe."He's a player I've admired from afar for a number of years. I played against him when he was a wide player, then he went to centre-back and did so well here in his first spell," Bloomfield said of Naismith."He's a dominant defender, a leader and a character, but he can also play with the ball and gives us good balance with his left foot."
