Luton’s hopes of promotion for next season ended last night, Monday 16 May 2022, after Huddersfield’s Jordan Rhodes was able to net the winning goal in the 82nd minute.
The first leg of the Championship semi-final play off saw a 1-1 draw in Luton but Nathan Jones’ squad were unable to score in the second leg away.
Following his side’s failure to reach promotion, Jones labelled the Huddersfield fans ‘an absolute disgrace’ for the way they acted after the final whistle.
Speaking to the press after the match, Jones said: “Their fans were an absolute disgrace. I don’t know why the stewards turned up. Some idiots didn’t paint Huddersfield as a good club. You’ve won, go and celebrate with your players. Instead, they were more concerned with making obscene gestures at us.”
With the next transfer window looming, Jones has vowed to spice up the competition in a bid to try for promotion again next season.
Take a look at the latest transfer stories from the Championship, including Luton Town and a number of their second tier rivals
5. Seven sides interested in Bristol City free agent
Callum O’Dowda is set to leave Bristol City this summer with Cardiff City named as one of the sides interested in the Irishman. However, reports suggest that they will be in competition with at least six other clubs. (Bristol Live via the72) | Getty Images
6. Championship sides race for European manager
SC Braga announced that Carlos Carvalhal will leave the Portuguese side for ‘new projects’. Blackburn Rovers is said to have made ‘informal contact’ with the 56-year-old who is also being hunted by Brazilian club Flamengo. (Lancashire Live) | AFP via Getty Images
7. Fulham show interest in Coventry’s star man
Viktor Gyokeres has scored 18 goals and provided 5 assists for Coventry City this season and as received ‘a lot of interest’ with newly promoted Fulham hopeful of attracting the 23-year-old (the72) | Getty Images
8. Luton Town boss issues bold transfer message
Town boss Nathan Jones is set to announce his retained players in the coming days as he makes it clear he intends on a strong recruitment plan this summer. He looks set to begin his attempts to sign new players immediately (Luton Today) | Getty Images