Hatters 'takeover complete'

Last updated : 12 May 2004 By Jon Boyle
THE long-awaited takeover of Luton finally looks complete, after the head of the consortium purchasing the club confirmed the deal is finalised.
Bill Tomlins revealed that The Football League has formally approved the completion of the purchase of the club from the administrative receiver.
Mr Tomlins said: "Saving the club from closure has been our commitment, and we are delighted to have done so."
He went on to state that the club will relocate to a new stadium off junction 10 of the M1 by the start of the 2006 season.
Although former chairman Mike Watson-Challis was heavily criticised by some sections of the Hatters' fanbase for selling the club to John Gurney, Mr Tomlins said that the generous and far-sighted support of the former owner had secured the club's future.
Mr Watson-Challis, a lifelong Luton fan, bought the land himself for the Hatters to relocate to.
A press conference will be held at the club next week.