Nathan Jones revamp of a Hatters squad that did remarkably well last season continues in earnest.
This summer promises to be almost as busy as last season when it comes to bringing players in.
The latest Kenilworth Road arrival is Ethan Horvath who has joined the Hatters on a season long loan deal, from Nottingham Forest, something we reported earlier today – luton-add-another-goalkeeper-to-their-squad.
Now whilst I find it interesting seeing new players come to the club, it must be said that, in my opinion, a deal is only a good one if we bring in somebody who is better than we currently have.
Nathan Jones, after signing Matt Macey, had heavily hinted that another keeper would be added to the squad due to the long term injury suffered by James Shea and if the social media reaction to the signing of Horvath is anything to go by, it looks like we’ve gotten a gem:
Stepped in well for Samba mid way through the season and only lost his place as he went on international duty and Samba stepped up.
Looked a bit shaky to start with but showed safe hands and calm head. Distribution left a little to be desired at times.
Should be decent!
— Scott Hopkins (@Scott_PMLD) July 2, 2022
Class keeper! Far too good to be a backup! Has potential to Be one of the best keepers in the championship
— Adam ( Premier League Fan) 🔴⚪ (@CyclingDefender) July 2, 2022
You’ve got a great shot stopper there. Very unlucky to lose his place due to international duty. Go smash it Ethan.
— Nick Fletcher (@BarnacleRed) July 2, 2022
You've got yourselves a very capable keeper there- not always the most confident with the ball at his feet but an excellent shot stopper. Hope he does well for you.
— Davo M (@davo261088) July 2, 2022
Amazing GK, deserves first team football – will be a great signing for you guys!!
— Molly ❤️ (@MollyLovesBTR) July 2, 2022
But while loan deals are commonplace these days, there are those who see it as paying out good money for something you’ll never actually own.
Therefore, I’d be interested to know if anyone can supply the answers to the following two, very similar, posts:
Great signing, wonder if there’s a buy option in the deal
— Levi (@LeviLTFC) July 2, 2022
Is it an option to buy ?
— josh (@josh49884125) July 2, 2022
Does anyone know?
COYH’s
Your Preferred Keeper v Birmingham Is?
Matt Macey!
Harry Isted!
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Morning mh, you know me so we ‘ve finally got our man an new no 1!!! Sadly probably won’t happen. He will probably start but then if he’s done well. Will be off to the world Cup. An then who knows what will happen none of the American keepers are playing at the moment back ups all so he’s got lots to play for. Option to buy see how many games he plays. Know what I mean Harry.
Why buy Macey to be a number 2? We’ve had our arses bit in league 2 and the championship when we’ve had loan keepers in the first 11. It’s the most important position to have stability because it impacts on everyone else.
With a keeper we should have them on your terms, not someone else’s. Henderson gets injured, or De Gea, and Horvath goes back to Forest. For all I know he may be the best keeper we’ve ever had. But have him on the bench please. Or, as the past suggests, be prepared to rip up plan a and b.
maybe we have learnt from previous mistakes and stipulated that there isn’t an option for a re-call as part of the loan deal, re-calls to parent clubs aren’t always in place, just a thought worth considering
COYH
Hi guys, no recall as he will be probably at the world Cup. An if he’s playing as no1 for us probably no1 for the USA as their other are no3 keepers at the moment.
that is good news, cheers Chris
COYH
never been keen on renting players, prefer to buy. we were tucked up before with keeper being recalled, lets hope that dose’nt happen again. COYH.