Luton midfielder expected to leave Kenilworth Road on loan during transfer window
Watson anticipated to get a move to boost his first team experience
Luton midfielder Louie Watson is expected to move out on loan from Kenilworth Road this season, although manager Rob Edwards insists he still has a future at the club.
The 22-year-old joined the Hatters from Derby County last summer, leaving the Rams having made 15 first team appearances after coming through the academy ranks.
He started three times in the Championship under Edwards, with a further two substitute outings, playing nine matches in total last term.
Now that Town have won promotion to the Premier League and with Watson too old to be included in the squad as an U21, then the former Ireland U15 and U18 international will more than likely leave on temporary basis to bolster his first team experience.
Edwards said: “We’ll see with Louie.
“He’s someone that you can see with last season, he needs to get football.
“We’ve had a conversation with Louie that probably the right thing for him would be to try and get out on loan.
“We really like him, we still think he has a future here at the football club, but like a few of the lads, I think the right thing is to go and get game time.
“We love the boys and we love how hard they work on the training ground on a day-to-day basis, but you don’t want, especially someone like Louie, who’s a really good young player, he can only learn so much in training.
“We want to try and help him build experience in his career.”
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Luton Town legend’s new role announcing club’s Premier debut on Saturday
He’s trying out the new job to celebrate Luton Town’s first ever Premier League match this Saturday.
This will be the club’s first game back in the top-flight division for more than 30 years, where they will be heading to the other end of the Thameslink network to take on Brighton & Hove Albion. The rail operator is hailing it the ‘Thameslink Derby’!
The special announcements by Mick can be heard at Luton station throughout the week, including match day on Saturday. The recordings commemorate this important moment in history for the Hatters and wider community in Luton.
Mick, who is now the club’s Chief Recruitment Officer, said the community is an important part of Luton Town’s success, from consistent home support to never losing faith in the club making it to the Premier League.
“This Saturday is a huge day for Luton Town FC, so it’s been great to work with Thameslink to offer words of support for the club, whilst getting passengers excited about the game. It’s not every day that you get to hear your voice on the loudspeaker at your local train station, so to have the opportunity to do it whilst celebrating Luton’s incredible achievement is an honour. Good luck to the boys, I’m feeling confident for a win,” Mick said.
Govia Thameslink Railway has a longstanding relationship with Luton Town FC, supporting its Academy players with free travel passes for the past 15 years.
Jenny Saunders, Customer Services Director for Thameslink, said: “Whether you’re a football fan or not, this is a huge moment for Luton and it’s incredibly exciting for the local community. With both teams on the Thameslink network, we’re of course sharing our support for the Hatters and the Seagulls. Both teams have done extremely well to get into the Premier League and Europa League respectively. We wish all the players and fans the best of luck!”
Head to Luton station to hear Mick’s announcements until Saturday, 12 August. Customers planning to travel by train to the game on Saturday are encouraged to check the journey via the National Rail website.
