Luton Town head to Manchester United in a Premier League fixture at Old Trafford on Saturday, the Hatters’ first trip to Old Trafford since September 1991.
Over the years, a handful of players have represented both clubs, and the Luton News have picked 15 to have do so in the gallery below.
. LUTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: (THE SUN, OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) General view of the warm up before the Premier League match between Luton Town and Liverpool FC at Kenilworth Road on November 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Luton are on the road to Manchester United this weekend - pic: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Andrew Powell
. Ryan Tunnicliffe
Came through the ranks at Old Trafford, winning the 2011 FA Youth Cup and making two League Cup appearances for the Red Devils. Had a number of loan moves before signing for Fulham in 2014, spending three years at Craven Cottage. Joined Luton after being let go by Millwall in July 2019, playing 68 matches for the Hatters, scoring three goals. Released in the summer of June 2021 and after two years at Portsmouth, headed to Australian A-League team Adelaide United recently. Photo: Dan Mullan
. Kevin Pilkington
Came through with Manchester United as he made eight first team outings for the Red Devils, including four Premier League starts. Had loans at Celtic and Port Vale, joining Mansfield in September 2000 and then Notts County in June 2005, playing over 300 games. Loaned to Luton in November 2009, a deal that Town made permanent in August 2010, turning out 33 times before returning to Notts County in October 2012. Now back at Kenilworth Road as the head of goalkeeping. Photo: Pete Norton
. Ashley Grimes
After starting at Bohemians, Grimes went to Manchester United for £35,000 in March 1977. Made over 100 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring 11 goals, part of the 1983 FA Cup winning squad. Moved to Coventry for £200,000 and then Luton in 1984, part of a swap deal with Kirk Stephens. In the Luton team who won the 1988 Littlewoods Cup, his cross turned home by Brian Stein for the winner. After 114 matches and four goals, the Republic of Ireland international went to Osasuna in 1989 and finished his career with Stoke City, retiring in 1992. Photo: Hatters Heritage
. Les Sealey
Started at Coventry, moving to Luton in 1982 for £120,000. Hugely popular keeper played 259 times for the Hatters, including the 1989 Littlewoods Cup Final defeat to Nottingham Forest. Joined Manchester United on loan in 1989, winning the 1990 FA Cup and then the European Cup Winners Cup after signing permanently. Went to Aston Villa, but came back to Old Trafford in 1993 for a year, playing in the 1994 League Cup Final defeat to former side Villa. Finished his career with Blackpool, West Ham and Leyton Orient, but sadly died aged just 43 in August 2001. Photo: Hatters Heritage
. Mal Donaghy
After spells at Cromac Albion and Larne in his home country of Northern Ireland, moved to Luton in 1978 for £20,000 under David Pleat in 1978. Won the Second Division title to reach the top flight and was part of the team who won the 1988 Littlewoods Cup Final. After a decade at Kenilworth Road, he joined Manchester United in 1988 for £650,000. Loaned back to Town as he finished with 488 appearances and 21 goals. Back at Old Trafford, he won the European Cup Winners Cup, European Super Cup, League Cup and Charity Shield. Went to Chelsea in 1992 for £100,00 and also won 91 international caps, retiring in June 1994. Photo: Getty Images
5. Mal Donaghy
After spells at Cromac Albion and Larne in his home country of Northern Ireland, moved to Luton in 1978 for £20,000 under David Pleat in 1978. Won the Second Division title to reach the top flight and was part of the team who won the 1988 Littlewoods Cup Final. After a decade at Kenilworth Road, he joined Manchester United in 1988 for £650,000. Loaned back to Town as he finished with 488 appearances and 21 goals. Back at Old Trafford, he won the European Cup Winners Cup, European Super Cup, League Cup and Charity Shield. Went to Chelsea in 1992 for £100,00 and also won 91 international caps, retiring in June 1994. Photo: Getty Images
6. Ken Goodeve
Born in Manchester, the defender signed professional terms at Old Trafford in 1967. Couldn't break in at United, joining Luton in April 1970. Skippered the reserve side, but he only featured 19 times for the first team during three seasons at Kenilworth Road, leaving in December 1973 to join Brighton & Hove Albion. Sold to Watford, although had his professional career ended by a groin injury, as he went on to play non-league football, also managing Wootton Blue Cross. Photo: Hatters Heritage
7. Jack Ball
Forward started at Newton United, moving to Manchester United in 1929. Scored 11 goals in 24 games as he then went to Sheffield Wednesday, having another amazingly prolific spell with the Owls. Went back to Old Trafford for a season in 1933, then joining Huddersfield Town and signed for Luton in 1935. Bagged an impressive 49 goals in 74 matches for the Hatters, winning promotion from Division Three South in 1937. After losing his place, retired from playing a year later. Photo: Hatters Heritage
8. Don Givens
Forward began his career with Manchester in 1969 after moving across from Ireland, as he went on to play eight times for the Red Devils before joining Luton in 1970, signed by Harry Haslam. Bagged 22 goals in 91 matches, heading to QPR two years later where he really made his reputation. Republic of Ireland international also played for Birmingham, Bournemouth, Sheffield United and Swiss side Neuchâtel Xamax, as he ended his playing days in 1987. Photo: Hatters Heritage