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BBC News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Morris moves to Derby with 'ambition at all-time high'
Carlton Morris says his ambition to get back to the Premier League is at "an all-time high" after moving to Derby 29-year-old striker left Luton Town for Pride Park after the Hatters suffered a second successive relegation last season to drop into League One.A season earlier he was with Luton in the top flight, having played an instrumental role as their top scorer in the 2022-23 season to help get them promoted to the Premier Derby only clinched Championship survival on the final day last term, finishing just one point and three places above Luton in the drop zone, Morris has joined them with his focus on competing at the other end of the table this term."I'm 29 now and it is probably the most ambitious I have been in my career," he told BBC Radio Derby."I know it's usually the other way around, but it's just different for me now. I'm more motivated than ever to get back to that level, and it's maybe because have been there and come out of it."And I believe the foundations are in place here to go and achieve something. We have the staff, we have an excellent squad here, fan base, facilities and stadium, so why not have a go?" Morris admits he was "sad to leave" Luton after three transformative years in which he also became a father for the first time."I hold Luton very close to my heart for more reasons than one, on and off the pitch," he said."I'm a different man from the person that joined Luton and I'm grateful for the three years of growth."And that might be why my motivation is at an all-time high - I have young kids now, a young family and there are even more people that I'm determined to make proud."Derby will be the 10th club Morris has played for during an 11-year professional career that started at Norwich are the only side that he featured for more than 100 times, and in each of his three seasons there he finished as their top scorer – which included 11 goals in their Premier League was an attention-grabbing first summer addition for John Eustace's Rams, and he does not flinch from the attention."If they want to call it a statement signing, I'm absolutely fine with that," he said."But I keep my head on an even keel and just work hard."I'm about rewarding towns and cities with the work ethic they have. And Derbyshire and Derby is synonymous with hard work and getting your head down. That's what I'm about, and that will make my transition even easier."
Glasgow Times
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
'Bittersweet' for Luton boss as Aasgaard joins Rangers
The Scottish club confirmed the signing of the 23-year-old attacking midfielder, just six months after he joined the Hatters from Wigan. The fee is believed to be around £3.5 million. Aasgaard's departure follows the Hatters' relegation to League One, a situation Bloomfield acknowledges made it difficult to retain the Norway international. Speaking after their friendly victory against Boreham Wood, Mr Bloomfield said: "I think it's a bit bittersweet for us. "We are obviously disappointed to see Thelo go, of course we are." However, he also expressed pride in the player's progress, adding: "But it's also a proud moment as a football club to take a boy from League One in January and within six months he has made his international debut where he scored and he has now got a transfer to an incredible football club who will be playing in the Champions League qualifiers." Read more: The Hatters' boss recognised that it was inevitable that Aasgaard would leave, given the interest in him and the wishes of his international manager, Stale Solbakken. Mr Bloomfield said: "I think ultimately it was inevitable it was going to happen with the amount of interest in him and his international manager's desire for him to move on as well. "It certainly didn't help but we understand the situation and have to focus on our future now."
The Herald Scotland
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Luton boss on 'bittersweet' Thelo Aasgaard Rangers move
The relegation from the Championship was one factor in making it very difficult to keep hold of the Norway international, reckons Bloomfield. Another was international boss Stale Solbakken's stated desired for him to be playing at a higher level than England's League One. The Hatters boss admits it's tough to be losing a top talent so soon after bringing him to the club. However, it is also a proud moment to have helped him along the way to such a big move. Read more: Speaking after their friendly victory against Boreham Wood today, he said: "I think it's a bit bittersweet for us. We are obviously disappointed to see Thelo go, of course we are. "But it's also a proud moment as a football club to take a boy from League One in January and within six months he has made his international debut where he scored and he has now got a transfer to an incredible football club who will be playing in the Champions League qualifiers. "We are obviously proud of what he has gone onto achieve in the short time he was with us but we are disappointed he has left. "I think ultimately it was inevitable it was going to happen with the amount of interest in him and his international manager's desire for him to move on as well. "It certainly didn't help but we understand the situation and have to focus on our future now."
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Luton sign teenage midfielder Richards from Exeter
Luton Town have signed teenage midfielder Jake Richards following the expiry of his academy deal at Exeter City. The 17-year-old made his league debut for the Grecians in a 2-1 victory against Leyton Orient in September 2023, providing an assist for their opening goal. Advertisement He scored his sole league goal to date in Exeter's win against Bristol Rovers last December and made 13 League One appearances during the 2024-25 campaign. "It's a major thing for me and I'm really looking forward to what this season and the next few hold in store," Richards told Luton's club website. Having offered Richards a professional contract, Exeter are due to receive a compensation fee from the Hatters in accordance with Football Association rules for players under the age of 24.
BBC News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Luton sign teenage midfielder Richards from Exeter
Luton Town have signed teenage midfielder Jake Richards following the expiry of his academy deal at Exeter 17-year-old made his league debut for the Grecians in a 2-1 victory against Leyton Orient in September 2023, providing an assist for their opening scored his sole league goal to date in Exeter's win against Bristol Rovers last December and made 13 League One appearances during the 2024-25 campaign."It's a major thing for me and I'm really looking forward to what this season and the next few hold in store," Richards told Luton's club website., externalHaving offered Richards a professional contract, Exeter are due to receive a compensation fee from the Hatters in accordance with Football Association rules for players under the age of 24.
