LUTON TOWN ANNOUNCE EIGHT NEW SIGNINGS!

Luton Town have completed their first eight signings of the summer in time for Saturday's first match of the season, the League Two clash at Kenilworth Road against Port Vale.

The Hatters have signed the following eight players...

Kevin Nicholls, 29, midfield and club captain, from Preston North End
Claude Gnakpa, 25, right-back, from Peterborough United
George Pilkington, 26, central defender, from Port Vale
Asa Hall, 21, midfield, from Birmingham City
Rossi Jarvis, 20, midfield, from Norwich City
Ian Roper, 31, central defender, from Walsall
Chris Martin, 19, striker, on a season-long loan from Norwich City
Tristan Plummer, 18, winger/forward on loan from Bristol City

Manager Mick Harford said, "I'm delighted. I want a blend of youth and experience so that we have players who can develop their talents with us, alongside players who know what it takes for promotion.

"We know the task that has been set for us, and every player joining knows that come May, they will be legends and part of football folklore. I have no doubt that next May we will have the biggest party Bedfordshire has seen for many years. Before we get there though, we'd have succeeded in putting together a group of players that will fight tooth and nail for every point.

"Many of the players have featured in my plans for some time so they have had a few weeks to get to know each other and work in training together. Every single player will be proud to pull on a Luton shirt and that is the spirit we need.

"I've now been able to add quality players to the team and I can tell you the dressing room is buzzing. We can't wait for Saturday."

Managing Director Gary Sweet confirmed that more signings are likely to follow these eight new arrivals!
Story date: Friday, August 8, 2008