Ex-Hatters midfielder heads to St Mirren on a short-term deal

Former Luton midfielder Allan Campbell has linked up with another ex-Hatter after signing a short-term deal with Scottish Premier League club St Mirren until the end of the season.

The 27-year-old moved to Kenilworth Road after being signed from Motherwell back in June 2021, as he played 86 times for the club and scored seven goals including a memorable strike in the 2-0 win over fierce rivals Watford back in April 2023, part of the squad who won promotion to the Premier League in May 2023, also earning his first full cap for Scotland while in Bedfordshire as well.

Campbell had two spells away from the Hatters, joining Millwall in September 2023 and Charlton Athletic in August 2024, but with opportunities limited, he returned north of the border to sign for Dundee United in January 2025, playing 13 times until leaving in the summer. Without a club since, the midfielder has had to bide his time but has now moved to The SMiSA Stadium to link up with manager, former Town midfielder Stephen Robinson, who was in charge of Motherwell when Campbell was also with the Steelmen, with his new side currently 10th in the top flight of Scottish football.

Speaking to the Buddies club website, Campbell said: "Obviously I know the manager. He was the one who gave me my real start in professional football, played me, backed me, and developed me a lot as a player. When the opportunity came up to come and play football under him, I thought it was a great opportunity and I can't wait to get back playing.

"I love football and I love watching it, but at the same time it's difficult when you're not involved, so it's been good to be back in amongst the boys. I keep myself well, that's one thing I pride myself on, working hard off the pitch. I've been keeping busy, making sure that I'm ready for when I get the chance and hopefully that'll be soon."

Meanwhile, new boss Robinson added: “I've worked with Allan before. He's gone down to England and done very well. He's the right type of character and he's got a lot of quality. He hasn't played football for a little while. But on a short-term contract, we think he's a fantastic signing and will be very good around the place as well. Allan's someone with immense talent that could influence games. With our numbers being short in midfield, he seemed like the perfect solution and we're confident that he'll be a real asset towards the end of the season."