Luton Ace declares it was one of the ‘thoughest decisions’ to pen new contract
Attacker Andros Townsend described it was one of the ‘easiest decisions’ he has made when penning his new long term deal with the Hatters this week.
The 32-year-old had been signed on a free transfer in October after spending 18 months out of the game due a serious cruciate ligament injury when at Everton, which saw him released by the Toffees in the summer. With a move to Burnley falling through at the last moment, and clubs all over the world unwilling to take a chance on the England international, he had feared his playing days were over, instead looking to concentrate on his punditry work.
However, Luton then gave him a way back into the game, offering the ex-Spurs and Crystal Palace winger a short-term contract, and with Townsend showing he was clearly over any injury worries, playing 11 times in the Premier League, a lengthier stint at Kenilworth Road was confirmed on Wednesday.
When the news was made public, writing on Twitter, the midfielder said: “One of the easiest decisions I’ve ever made, extremely grateful to Gary, Rob and all his staff for taking the chance on me when no one else would and their continued faith and trust in me long term! @LutonTown #2026.”
Asked what has been the main reason behind Townsend’s impressive comeback to top flight football, Luton chief Rob Edwards said: “Himself. He’s got an amazing attitude. I know I’ve said this a lot, he’s got some determination, he’s very, very driven, really focused, he works tirelessly on himself and making sure he’s in the best condition possible.
“Then he’s gone and performed really, really well and he deserves it. We’re delighted to make it longer term, as he’s made a huge impact on the club since he’s been here in a really positive way. I think everybody can see that, supporters love him already, he’s made a great impression on them as well, so I’m really, really pleased.”
Townsend has started eight of Luton’s last nine Premier League games, the last one coming against Chelsea on Saturday when the Hatters saw their attempts to make it three successive wins ended by a 3-2 defeat. Having come into the game in such good form, the attacker felt there had been a result there for his side, saying: “We expect to take points, if it was at the start of the season it might be a different story but we expect.
