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They Tried To Kill Us Off... Podcast

They Tried To Kill Us Off... Podcast

They Tried To Kill Us Off 300 Episodes Aug 13, 2026

They Tried To Kill Us Off is a weekly podcast dedicated to Luton Town Football Club. It covers match action, goals, highs and lows, player features, exclusive interviews, transfer news, and club gossip. Hosted by Kevin Harper alongside Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe, the show offers an in-depth fan perspective on the Hatters. Brought to you by the podcast team of the same name.

Episodes

BENNY BENAGR AND THE START OF A NEW ERA! | Reading v Luton preview
BENNY BENAGR AND THE START OF A NEW ERA! | Reading v Luton preview Aug 13, 2026 2537 The Town get their Sky Bet League One season underway at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday afternoon when Reading host the Hatters.   Kev and The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe get together to look ahead to the match, one which will see an immediate reunion with a player who departed in the summer.   The boys have a look at the Royals, their transfer activity and a quick assessment of
IS THIS THE START OF SOMETHING SPECIAL? | Gillingham 0 Luton 3
IS THIS THE START OF SOMETHING SPECIAL? | Gillingham 0 Luton 3 Aug 10, 2026 5027 It was a day for debuts for us to talk about on our bow as the newly independent Luton Town podcast, They Tried To Kill Us Off... We explain that change before getting into this really fun 3-0 victory over Gillingham to start the season with a Carabao Cup triumph.  And we discuss whether a star has made in 18-year-old Lutonian Benny Benagr who scored and impressed on his professional debut.  We al
WE WON… BUT IT WASN’T ENOUGH 😢 | What next for Luton? | Bolton 2 Luton 3 reaction
WE WON… BUT IT WASN’T ENOUGH 😢 | What next for Luton? | Bolton 2 Luton 3 reaction May 4, 2026 5600 The Town concluded their League 1 campaign with a 3-2 win over Bolton Wanderers on Saturday but unfortunately results elsewhere condemned the Hatters to another season of third tier football next term. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back on a season ending victory for Luton and then to reflect on where it went wrong in the race for a top six spot. The boys going th
WIN OR BUST! Can the Hatters pull it off?! - Bolton v Luton | Final day showdown preview
WIN OR BUST! Can the Hatters pull it off?! - Bolton v Luton | Final day showdown preview Apr 30, 2026 2776 It is the day of destiny for the Town on Saturday when they make the trip to the Toughsheet Stadium to take on Bolton Wanderers knowing they have to win to force their way into the top six. Kev and Jimbo are joined by Deggy for a preview of a huge game of football in an episode which was recorded at the Presentation Evening earlier in the week. +++++ NOTE: Apologies for the sound quality on this e
BEST EVER loan signing?! Palmer fires Hatters to final day | Luton 2 Barnsley 1 reaction
BEST EVER loan signing?! Palmer fires Hatters to final day | Luton 2 Barnsley 1 reaction Apr 27, 2026 3936 The Town took the season down to the final day with a 2-1 win over an impressive Barnsley side at a nervy Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back on a day where the Hatters kept their season alive on an afternoon where they were not at their best but managed to get the job done. The boys look at the afternoon as a whole, picking o
SEASON ON THE LINE?! Luton v Barnsley | HUGE Kenilworth Road clash
SEASON ON THE LINE?! Luton v Barnsley | HUGE Kenilworth Road clash Apr 24, 2026 2660 It is a huge afternoon of League 1 football on Saturday which is highlighted by Luton playing host to Barnsley in a massive match. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look ahead to a contest which has plenty riding on it. Before the boys go through the Kenilworth Road clash they look at the earlier fixtures and the potential changes to the bigger picture. They then look at t
ARE THE HATTERS PEAKING AT THE RIGHT TIME?! | Rotherham 0 Luton 2 reaction
ARE THE HATTERS PEAKING AT THE RIGHT TIME?! | Rotherham 0 Luton 2 reaction Apr 23, 2026 3831 A Kasey Palmer brace guided the Town to a comfortable 2-0 win away to Rotherham United on Tuesday evening to keep the play-off charge alive. Kev is joined as ever by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back on what was a rare comfortable away win for the Hatters and a very welcome one at that. The boys begin by dissecting the many good bits of the first half before they go through the s
HOW DID THE HATTERS NOT WIN THIS?! 😱 | Mansfield 2 Luton 2 reaction | Rotherham preview
HOW DID THE HATTERS NOT WIN THIS?! 😱 | Mansfield 2 Luton 2 reaction | Rotherham preview Apr 20, 2026 5382 The Town rescued a point in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Field Mill on Saturday when they came from two goals down to finish all-square with Mansfield Town. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to reflect on a crazy afternoon of football with more twists and turns than many we’ve experienced in recent times. The chaps begin with the bad before going through beautiful moment after bea
PLAY-OFF DREAM STILL ALIVE? | Luton 2 Northampton 1 reaction | Mansfield preview
PLAY-OFF DREAM STILL ALIVE? | Luton 2 Northampton 1 reaction | Mansfield preview Apr 17, 2026 5003 The Town kept their play-off hopes alive with a 2-1 win over Northampton Town at Kenilworth Road on Wednesday evening.  Kev is joined as ever by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back on a tough game where the Hatters had to work harder than expected for their victory.  The boys go through the added pressurised situation of the night before dissecting the 90 minutes from start to fini
WEMBLEY WINNERS! Can Luton kick on from here? | Vertu Trophy final reaction & Northampton preview
WEMBLEY WINNERS! Can Luton kick on from here? | Vertu Trophy final reaction & Northampton preview Apr 14, 2026 6222 Luton Town added another piece of silverware to their collection when they won the Vertu Trophy with a 3-1 win over Stockport County at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. A very happy Kev is joined by an equally chipper Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe for a bumper episode of the podcast to look back on a truly special day. The boys begin by reflecting on the pre-match activities that set up the day ahe
What would winning at WEMBLEY mean for Luton? | Vertu Trophy final v Stockport preview
What would winning at WEMBLEY mean for Luton? | Vertu Trophy final v Stockport preview Apr 10, 2026 3680 The big day is almost here! Luton Town head to Wembley for a tenth time in their history on Sunday afternoon for the Vertu Trophy final against Stockport County. Kev is joined as ever by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look forward to the showpiece occasion between two sides who have already met twice this season. The boys look at Stockport, their record at the national stadium, the thre
BACK IN THE HUNT? Luton’s perfect Easter | Peterborough & Wimbledon six point haul reaction
BACK IN THE HUNT? Luton’s perfect Easter | Peterborough & Wimbledon six point haul reaction Apr 8, 2026 4870 It was another Eggscellent Easter for the Town as they picked up six points over the two matches with wins over Peterborough United and AFC Wimbledon. Kev is joined by The Lutonian journalist James Cunliffe to look back on the 2-1 win over Peterborough and the 3-0 victory against Wimbledon. The boys begin with the Good Friday clash and go through the very good and the strange elements of that matc

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