It is a kind of reverse Wrexham story that Luton Town are now doing, instead of three promotions in a row, they are now ready for their second.
The rescue operation that Luton Town launched at Christmas time has not succeeded. – This means that Norwegian Thelo Aasgaard and Lasse Nordås were relegated from the Championship
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Fans are not happy, not only for what is happening on the pitch, but because they believe the club does not dare to face what has happened. They are called backless after Luton Town say they will have a rally at the bottom and see each other again in League One in August.
Luton Town called ‘spineless’ for post-relegation posts
Luton Town have been called “spineless” by supporters following the club’s official statement on social media in the wake of their second consecutive relegation.
From Premier League to League One in 12 months
The Hatters were a Premier League club in the 2023/24 season, but will now play in League One (third tier) after being relegated from the Championship on the final day of the season.
Lost 5-3 away to West Bromwich Albion – a game they had to win to save their place. After equalizing to 1-1, they conceded four goals in a row before reducing to 5-3 too late.
Coach’s Sorry
Manager Matt Bloomfield to BBC Three Counties Radio:
- “This is a particularly painful moment for all of us in the club”
- “Disappointing performance given today’s significance”
- “Apologies to the supporters who have travelled everywhere – we understand their disappointment and anger”
Controversial social-media post
The club’s official statement:
“It was not the end of the season we wanted. Thank you for your loyal support in 2024/25 – we will come back stronger next season.”
Supporters’ reactions:
- “Not even brave enough to say the word ‘relegation’? As spineless as the group of players for 18 months”
- “Psst… it’s League One we’re talking about. Did you know we were relegated?”
- “The fans deserve more than this from the club”
- “Heads should be rolling. Hope the board is better at selling apartments than playing football”
- “The players should pay for our season tickets next year”
The downturn marks a brutal decline for a club that:
- Played in the Premier League just 12 months ago
- Struggled to establish themselves in the Championship
- Now must reorganize for third division football
The club’s evasive communication has only added to frustration among a loyal supporter base that feels overlooked after an embarrassing end to the season.
Cardiff and Plymouth also have to take the difficult road down from level two in England.
