Luton Town's Challenges In The PL & The Magic Of Rob Edwards | EP 92

[@ashley5420]

I'm 32 years old and have AF,had a cardioversion done in December 2022,fixed the issue for a short while but now my heart is back to where it was before 😔pray so much that it doesn't happen to me. Hope you live a long fulfilling life Tom,your lucky to still be here really. Congrats on the baby too!

[@MattRobotnik]

Blessings be with u, keep putting out that positive energy. Good luck fella

[@Kasartigan]

Ive watched every single episode of this pod on YT and Ive gotta say that this was my favorite episode thus far. The Luton Town story is nothing short of incredible and Tom seems like an absolute top bloke, Im sure we all wish him continued good health and an eventual return to football. Personally I hope to see guests come on the pod more frequently going forward. Keep up the great work lads!

[@PhilWhelanNow]

Rob Edwards seems to be an amazing manager. Good to see Tom Lockyer in good shape, eloquent and well rounded chap who makes a great guest on this pod/show.

[@moze2324]

Rob Edwards is a top manager, doing amazing with Luton also glad to see Tom is doing well and fine, also congrats on the baby!

[@kosembnihat]

I love how the rest is football also dive into the topics of Tom's and Luton football also.

[@jamisbillson4872]

So fcuking proud. What a journey. I was at Wembley in 1988 when we beat Arsenal in the cup final. Was at Wembley in May. And like every other Luton fan…I am still pinching myself. Astonishing story. Love our super captain Tom Lockyer. He’s a huge miss. We’ve got serious injury problems especially in defence but we are still looking good for Premier League survival. The story is still being written.

[@chrismiller6317]

Rob Edwards what a great job he has done at Luton,I believe should if Luton stay up he should be Manager Of The Season,more importantly he seems to be a classy human being too 👍👍👏👏

[@jamisbillson4872]

We only recruit people who will fit into our club. No egos. Hard work and an humble attitude comes before the usual player stats that other clubs focus on. Our leaders (Gary Sweet and David Wilkinson) deserve so much credit. They took over when we had been relegated to the non-league after the 30 points deduction. We almost went out of business. In the 2013/14 season Braintree did the double over us. Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu had just joined. This must be the greatest story in football. We’ve achieved it all without a wealthy owner. Our budget last season in the Championship was the lowest in the league. Half of League One clubs had a bigger budget than us. There are so many sub plots too. Super Robbie Edwards being sacked by watfud after telling him that he’d be given time “Come hell or high water”. Twelve games later they sack him. Without our hated rivals watfud we’d not have won promotion. watfud fans are devastated. And jealous.

[@malevellysian]

tom should definitely be in the running for pundit after he retires, whether that be now or later!

[@JDTStagg-]

Absolutely! Adversely has the potential to lead to something you were absolutely meant to do. There are obviously going to be many more (and more known) examples, but the one the immediately jumped out at me was Eddie Howe. Forced to retire extremely young and eventually led a Bournemouth side (who could have easily gone the same way as clubs such as Bury) to the Premier League. Tom is extremely well spoken, seems very grounded and if this interview is anything to go by, could absolutely become a mainstay fixture in footballing media

[@daveyoh_]

Oh Tommy Tommy! What a legend, wishing him all the best❤️

[@jamisbillson4872]

Hope that’s not Tommy Robinson!!! We’ve got serious injury problems in defence so to still be in touching distance of safety is astonishing. We need Marv and Elijah (he’s magic you know) back fast too. Did you know that every club in the Premier League have spent more money on a single player last summer than we have spent in our entire 140 year history? And our record signing Ryan Giles has been a rare failure. So proud. Our story is still being written mate. Survival this season and a cup final victory next season will be the icing…

[@tomberry7753]

This episode made me almost cry a few times (the same as the day of the game). What a lovely guy you are Tom. The fact that you can turn such a grim situation into humour and make people laugh just shows what a great person and character you are. I'm glad you are feeling better and okay and even if you don't get to play again, I think you will be a great Dad and your family are lucky to have you. ❤

[@peterww3106]

As another heart survivor, although it happened to me at 49, you make the most of what you’ve got. It may not be playing for Tom but I hope he gets looked after by his club and maybe there’s a career in football waiting for him, just not on the pitch. Best of luck Tom.

[@rolstonholas333]

Fantastic episode Lads, well done for doing this. Speedy recovery to Tom as well

[@K33f11]

That was a privilege to listen to.

[@munuanish]

It takes such bravery and strength to speak about such things openly. Much love and my best wishes to Tom.

[@NoFrictionZone]

Top class young man. Wishing for a speedy recovery, and I'm sure he will succeed in anything he does.

[@tracysturgess2824]

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Keeping everything crossed for Tom's return to football and Luton Town. Rob Edwards seems like he has helped to create a fantastic environment both inside and outside the club. Wish Luton Town all the best in staying up, plus wish all the best for Tom's future.

[@stuartglasgow8625]

Has someone who has had the pleasure of talking to Tom, I'm glad to see him looking so well top bloke ❤

[@sarahbuckley2564]

All the best Tom to you and your family ❤

[@Ryrak92]

As a Forest fan, I agree with Tom, I don't care how we stay up and fair play to him to just come out and say it.

[@damonh9668]

So glad to see him well, respect to Tom must be hard to talk about it, wishing him and his family all the best

[@darrenpotter4339]

Thank you so much for this episode!.....even made me cry with a few of the comments 😢

[@sherry75baby]

Lovely to see Tom smiling and doing so well, Congrats on the new addition to your family!

[@feralgrandad4429]

That could have been one of my favourite podcasts 🙂

[@sylvieg7853]

One of my favorite interviews and one of the best interviews. ❤ your show. Am hopeful for Luton Town to stay in PL.

[@marcuscain7082]

Best interview ever. Love Locks.

[@ryanmorton3450]

Proper nice fella he is, if he cant play football again you boys should give him a job on this pod👍🏻👍🏻

[@kernowchris]

steady.

[@calwilson6838]

Im sorry what u went through to I had the exact same thing down to a tee n I am now fitted up with a device too , good luck tom all the best and congrats on your new memeber of the family

[@TerryJC1971]

Really great show and as a Hatter to learn the details was ace - thank you

[@brfcchar]

as a bristol rovers fan it is so good to see one of our own in the premier league

[@ianflattley]

Absolutely fantastic episode, just getting caught up and that's up there with one of the best episodes.

[@luton_gmanrock]

Love Locks 🧡and love my team 🧡, COME ON YOU HATTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🎩

[@CANOES-in3do]

Bristoilian Welsh accent,, once a Gashead always a Gashead, good luck to you Tom from a Bristol Rovers fan, Legend,, UTG

[@williamhargrave9202]

Another great insight to the strength of players in the modern game.😎

[@paulking7022]

Tom perfectly sums up what Luton are all about, they're a team far better than the sum of the parts. And the club, without doubt, has the best ownership model not only in the premiership but all 5 professional leagues. We don't want any dirty Arab/Russian money in our club, we'll do it our way. The honest way.

[@r4h4al]

Brilliant guest & episode.

[@chrismiller6317]

Brilliant to see Tom looking & feeling well,congratulations on the birth of your new one, love & best wishes to you & the family Great Podcast as usual lads,this puts everything into perspective,I will be supporting Luton for the rest of season one exception when they play ARSENAL COYG 🤣👏💥❤️❤️

[@colincampbell4261]

Another great interview.

[@GravelordWrust]

He'd make a great pundit. Hope to see him more often across football media. *I'd love to watch all of this but the clicking is messing with my ADHD. I managed half, hopefully I can manage the rest later.😂

[@adamscott5014]

What a fantastic listen. Ooooohhhhhh Tommy Tommy ❤

[@samuelmorales2033]

What a guy, love how brutally honest he was. hope luton can stay up somehow this season

[@markrobinson1369]

Great interview Tom. You are a big part of Luton’s recent history. Best wishes

[@george-1961]

Tom seems a humble guy, considering what he’s gone through. Hope he gets back to playing football 🙏🤞

[@jamisbillson4872]

Our recruitment team choose players on the usual stats but we also take into account the character of prospective players. Humble is the word we keep hearing. No big egos at Luton mate. Although Nathan ‘Judas’ Jones who left us twice mid season has a massive ego. He still believes that he made Luton! But we made him.

[@richardsedding8444]

Super Tommy Lockyer great to know he is doing well. I've seen Luton in all 5 top leagues, this year is special, the town are staying up!Great banter between you all. COYH!

[@jlmarc01]

The great Alan Shearer wow

[@nmcmcole]

Outstanding! Love him what a guy

[@garypalmer5275]

Great show

[@wiltonmcdonald2399]

Tom!! I am so happy that you can tell your story because only “A fool will say in their Heart ❤️ there is No GOD!” Peace and Love.

[@bagpussmacfarlan9008]

I used to watch Luton with my brother when I was a kid...still the best sporting moment was beating Arsenal at the old Wembley. Lost touch with Luton over the years but it's been great to see them back and putting on a great show considering what they've spent. I think most neutrals would love to see them stay up, it's a nice change to see a team do it without spending huge amounts. COYH

[@dava73]

Our Captain!

[@livinginafantasyworld5164]

Love the podcast listen to all the eps, but this was is my favourite of the lot. Like Tom, I have a loop recorder fitted that monitors my heart so I can relate to his story, despite my heart condition being far less serious than his. I found out about my condition after covid and have subsequently been suffering from long covid for over three years. I’m a massive Macclesfield FC fan so if you ever want to cover non league I’d be happy to share some insights to lower league football and long covid, both of which don’t get as much media exposure they should. Keep up the great work guys 👍

[@hicky62]

I'm old enough to remember Asa Hartford being diagnosed with a hole in the heart when he was at the top of his game. Good luck to Tom, and many congratulations on the birth of his daughter.

[@foowishamewican]

Brings back bad memories for me as I had something similar

[@markrobinson1369]

When I want an expert I always listen out for Gary Lineker!!

[@gabrielhedin1697]

Good stuff

[@-_Blitz_-]

Oh Tommy Tommy! 🧡

[@samster313245678]

Any chance of getting an episode talking about the absolutely amazing race happening In the championship at the moment and how important the championship is to English football?

[@KebabMusicLtd]

Captain Locks is a hatters legend: COYH

[@drewbadenoch7411]

Oh Tommy Tommy!

[@martinpickles6695]

Top man Locks ❤

[@bryanmorrison2396]

Will he play again? 32 is it worth it. Prob get a decent gig on footie radio program etc. Good to listen to n what he been threw

[@robertodams]

COYH

[@Julian-1984]

Whith the Balotelli WHY ALWAYS ME? Micah has to know the game, a game within City HISTORY

[@byronadams5774]

glad you good now bud, but do use live in the stone ages to have soccer on the radio.

[@roarasaurusrex4490]

Was a 3 PM kick off, not on TV

[@PlumpsHubris]

Would love Rob edwards for england manager to replace southgate

[@grahamgibbins8071]

Nice thought.... but you know Rob Is Welsh right? Not saying he can't do it just saying.

[@PlumpsHubris]

@@grahamgibbins8071 doesn’t change him being a good fit for England

[@grahamgibbins8071]

@@PlumpsHubris that's true..... but for now I think we (Luton Town) need him more than England do

[@PlumpsHubris]

@@grahamgibbins8071 nah brother. The people of England are dead inside. It’s like wanting a team to win but then not wanting someone else to be credited with it as they’re held up by the quality on the pitch.

[@bendodsworth2373]

I go light headed and I have to lay on the floor for a bit but doctors are telling me it's anxiety wtf

[@georgeundy5521]

Micah fresh out the sauna😂

[@peterbushell9683]

What was that clicking sound 😂

[@Julian-1984]

Pure nostalgia game appeared on my youtube, Hart, Micah, Kompany, Lescot, Clichy, Barry, Milner, YaYa, Silva, Balotelli, Aguero, what game would i be talking about?

[@craignewport3995]

Hell lock yer

[@CeeUNextTuesday]

You are doing Tom a disservice he suffered a Cardiac Arrest NOT a Heart Attack, 2 completely different medical events. I own a defibrillator company, please your platform to educate!

[@markdavis8430]

A have 1 complaint about Tom A manage Luton in fifa 24 Yes FIFA Lost Fa cup And this guy My captain decides to leave 😂 Hope you and the fam are doing good buddy irrelevant to leaving me needing a CB 😂

[@Rezamvs]

🩵🩵🩵

[@leefox3834]

Say no to vaccines

[@GiverJene]

Pre covid 100 players collapsed on the pitch stop ur nonsense it’s high intensity done people don’t know their own family history

[@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155]

Is this fella's issue anything to do with the safe and effective?

[@paulking7022]

No, of course it isn't. And the earth isn't flat.

[@grahamgibbins8071]

​​@@paulking7022 hold on. We don't know if it is or isn't. He did take the vaccine, he never had any issues before it but obviously is now. People from all walks of life are having issues with their health since taking "the jab". So it's not beyond the reason of doubt that the may OR may not be related.

[@nathanmitchell4146]

What is it with the clicking? Proper annoying...

[@andrewsteer8860]

Could’ve been feedback from Lockyer’s laptop mic; he doesn’t have a professional setup after all

[@Gerrcinn]

@@andrewsteer8860 it's the plastic thing on his headphones scrapping on his zip

[@romanoonamor7690]

What an awkward episode

[@medialady4236]

Really why? COYH!!

[@jamisbillson4872]

I hope Sir Gary Lineker keeps posting his political opinions. Why do some football fans hate him because he tells the truth about Brexit and the corrupt Tory party? The gullible morons believe The Daily Mail and GBNews too much.

[@daviebananas1735]

Unfortunately those on the right are extremely, bombastically all about free speech, right up until anyone says something they don’t like.