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Raymond Jaravaza
ONE hundred and thirty-seven years ago, Luton Town was born.
Founded in 1855, when King Edward VII the ruler of the United Kingdom was at the throne, the club is one of the oldest football clubs in the world.
More than four decades after it was founded, Luton Town was the first club in southern England to make payments to players as early as 1890 and turned into a fully professional team a year later.
Fast forward to more than a century later, the year 2023 to be precise, local football followers can now stay glued to their television screens in support of one of Zimbabwe’s sons Marvelous Nakamba in action- at the historic club.
While some people might view Nakamba’s move from English Premiership Aston Villa to second tier division club Luton Town as a downgrade, the team’s rich history makes for a good reading.
Luton Town manager Rob Edwards said: “We’re so pleased to be able to bring Marvelous in. That position is one we’ve been looking to fill for a while. I think we’ve got a lot of good midfielders, but not many natural, deep midfield players and I really like what he’s about.
“He’s got a brilliant attitude, great physicality, good quality and I think he really suits the way we play, so he will fit in really well with us.
“He’s had amazing experiences playing in the Premier League and Champions League, and we want him to bring all of that to try to help improve us.
“There are difficult decisions within this window, but everything that we are trying to do is always with an aim to try to keep improving and moving forward, and we feel that being able to get Marvelous in the building to the end of the season is a real coup for us.”
The player is also excited to join the club.
“I’m very happy to be here at Luton Town. I know Henri Lansbury from Aston Villa and Ethan Horvath because I played with him at Club Brugge, so it’s a good feeling to see them again.
“I spoke with the gaffer and he told me about the project of the club and I told him my situation, that it was interesting for me to come over here.
“I think it’s good for the club, great for me and I love the ambition at the club. I’m looking forward to contributing to help the team,” said Nakamba.
Luton Town are seventh in the Championship. — @RaymondJaravaza
Online Reporter
