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

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • What were Tom Lockyer’s first thoughts after ‘coming back from the dead’? How are Luton Town managing to defy all the odds and be competitive this season? What is Rob Edwards best characteristic as a manager?
    Gary, Alan & Micah are joined by Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer to discuss his life in football and how his perspective has changed following his cardiac arrest and the birth of his daughter.
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    00:00 - Intro
    03:00 - The Differences In Heart Attacks
    10:20 - Life After The Heart Attacks
    15:35 - Looking Back At The Footage
    17:00 - Tom’s Family
    19:45 - Wanting To Play Again
    22:00 - Luton In The Premier League
    28:00 - Heroes Growing Up & Mentality Monsters
    37:50 - Rob Edwards
    39:00 - Everton & Nottingham Forest
    40:30 - Quality Of The Prem
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Komentáře • 94

  • @ashley5420
    @ashley5420 Před 2 měsíci +61

    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
      @MattRobotnik Před 2 měsíci +6

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

  • @Kasartigan
    @Kasartigan Před 2 měsíci +40

    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
    @PhilWhelanNow Před 2 měsíci +42

    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.

  • @jamisbillson4872
    @jamisbillson4872 Před 2 měsíci +12

    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.

  • @malevellysian
    @malevellysian Před 2 měsíci +51

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

    • @JDTStagg-
      @JDTStagg- Před 2 měsíci +7

      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

  • @chrismiller6317
    @chrismiller6317 Před 2 měsíci +12

    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
      @jamisbillson4872 Před 2 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @moze2324
    @moze2324 Před 2 měsíci +20

    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!

  • @tomberry7753
    @tomberry7753 Před 2 měsíci +4

    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. ❤

  • @kosembnihat
    @kosembnihat Před 2 měsíci +25

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

  • @daveyoh_
    @daveyoh_ Před 2 měsíci +13

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

    • @jamisbillson4872
      @jamisbillson4872 Před 2 měsíci

      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…

  • @peterww3106
    @peterww3106 Před 2 měsíci +12

    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.

  • @NoFrictionZone
    @NoFrictionZone Před 2 měsíci +3

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

  • @Ryrak92
    @Ryrak92 Před 2 měsíci +3

    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.

  • @tracysturgess2824
    @tracysturgess2824 Před 2 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @munuanish
    @munuanish Před 2 měsíci +4

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

  • @feralgrandad4429
    @feralgrandad4429 Před 2 měsíci +5

    That could have been one of my favourite podcasts 🙂

  • @rolstonholas333
    @rolstonholas333 Před 2 měsíci +13

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

  • @damonh9668
    @damonh9668 Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @K33f11
    @K33f11 Před 2 měsíci +15

    That was a privilege to listen to.

  • @brfcchar
    @brfcchar Před 2 měsíci +4

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

  • @sarahbuckley2564
    @sarahbuckley2564 Před 2 měsíci +8

    All the best Tom to you and your family ❤

  • @stuartglasgow8625
    @stuartglasgow8625 Před 2 měsíci +6

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

  • @CANOES-in3do
    @CANOES-in3do Před 2 měsíci +3

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

  • @sylvieg7853
    @sylvieg7853 Před 2 měsíci +3

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

  • @darrenpotter4339
    @darrenpotter4339 Před 2 měsíci +7

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

  • @ryanmorton3450
    @ryanmorton3450 Před 2 měsíci +5

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

  • @luton_gmanrock
    @luton_gmanrock Před 2 měsíci +3

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

  • @marcuscain7082
    @marcuscain7082 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Best interview ever. Love Locks.

  • @paulking7022
    @paulking7022 Před 2 měsíci +4

    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.

  • @calwilson6838
    @calwilson6838 Před 2 měsíci +9

    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

  • @sherry75baby
    @sherry75baby Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @GravelordWrust
    @GravelordWrust Před 2 měsíci +11

    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.😂

  • @TerryJC1971
    @TerryJC1971 Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @chrismiller6317
    @chrismiller6317 Před 2 měsíci +4

    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 🤣👏💥❤️❤️

  • @ianflattley
    @ianflattley Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @williamhargrave9202
    @williamhargrave9202 Před 2 měsíci +5

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

  • @richardsedding8444
    @richardsedding8444 Před 2 měsíci

    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!

  • @samuelmorales2033
    @samuelmorales2033 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @markrobinson1369
    @markrobinson1369 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @adamscott5014
    @adamscott5014 Před 2 měsíci

    What a fantastic listen. Ooooohhhhhh Tommy Tommy ❤

  • @colincampbell4261
    @colincampbell4261 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Another great interview.

  • @r4h4al
    @r4h4al Před 2 měsíci

    Brilliant guest & episode.

  • @wiltonmcdonald2399
    @wiltonmcdonald2399 Před 2 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @george-1961
    @george-1961 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @jamisbillson4872
      @jamisbillson4872 Před 2 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @bagpussmacfarlan9008
    @bagpussmacfarlan9008 Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @nmcmcole
    @nmcmcole Před 2 měsíci

    Outstanding! Love him what a guy

  • @livinginafantasyworld5164
    @livinginafantasyworld5164 Před 2 měsíci

    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 👍

  • @garypalmer5275
    @garypalmer5275 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great show

  • @dava73
    @dava73 Před 2 měsíci

    Our Captain!

  • @markrobinson1369
    @markrobinson1369 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @hicky62
    @hicky62 Před 2 měsíci

    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
    @foowishamewican Před 2 měsíci

    Brings back bad memories for me as I had something similar

  • @gabrielhedin1697
    @gabrielhedin1697 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good stuff

  • @samster313245678
    @samster313245678 Před 2 měsíci

    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?

  • @-_Blitz_-
    @-_Blitz_- Před 2 měsíci +2

    Oh Tommy Tommy! 🧡

  • @KebabMusicLtd
    @KebabMusicLtd Před 2 měsíci

    Captain Locks is a hatters legend: COYH

  • @martinpickles6695
    @martinpickles6695 Před 2 měsíci

    Top man Locks ❤

  • @drewbadenoch7411
    @drewbadenoch7411 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Oh Tommy Tommy!

  • @bryanmorrison2396
    @bryanmorrison2396 Před 2 měsíci

    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
    @robertodams Před 2 měsíci +2

    COYH

  • @Julian-1984
    @Julian-1984 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @byronadams5774
    @byronadams5774 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @bendodsworth2373
    @bendodsworth2373 Před 2 měsíci

    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
    @georgeundy5521 Před 2 měsíci

    Micah fresh out the sauna😂

  • @PlumpsHubris
    @PlumpsHubris Před 2 měsíci +1

    Would love Rob edwards for england manager to replace southgate

    • @grahamgibbins8071
      @grahamgibbins8071 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @PlumpsHubris
      @PlumpsHubris Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @grahamgibbins8071
      @grahamgibbins8071 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @PlumpsHubris
      @PlumpsHubris Před 2 měsíci

      @@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.

  • @craignewport3995
    @craignewport3995 Před 2 měsíci

    Hell lock yer

  • @YourCreativeFrames
    @YourCreativeFrames Před 2 měsíci +1

    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!

  • @Julian-1984
    @Julian-1984 Před 2 měsíci

    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?

  • @peterbushell9683
    @peterbushell9683 Před 2 měsíci

    What was that clicking sound 😂

  • @markdavis8430
    @markdavis8430 Před 2 měsíci

    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
    @Rezamvs Před 2 měsíci

    🩵🩵🩵

  • @nathanmitchell4146
    @nathanmitchell4146 Před 2 měsíci +2

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

    • @andrewsteer8860
      @andrewsteer8860 Před 2 měsíci +2

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

    • @Gerrcinn
      @Gerrcinn Před 2 měsíci +2

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

  • @alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155
    @alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @paulking7022
      @paulking7022 Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @grahamgibbins8071
      @grahamgibbins8071 Před 2 měsíci

      ​​@@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.

  • @leefox3834
    @leefox3834 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Say no to vaccines

    • @GiverJene
      @GiverJene Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @romanoonamor7690
    @romanoonamor7690 Před 2 měsíci +2

    What an awkward episode

  • @jamisbillson4872
    @jamisbillson4872 Před 2 měsíci +6

    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
      @daviebananas1735 Před 2 měsíci

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