Name: It Only Took Nine Years - An evening with Tom Caldon
Start: 2026-02-19T19:15:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-19T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Brown Books Ltd

It Only Took Nine Years - An evening with Tom Caldon

Luton-born author Tom Caldon has recently written a book about the LTFCs rise from non-league to Premier League
About this Event

Nine years separated Luton Town’s final game in non-league from their first match in the Premier League. No other club has climbed to the upper echelon of English football so quickly in the modern era. The Hatters achieved this feat responsibly, led by the same group of supporters, former players and local businessmen who saved the club from financial ruin.It Only Took Nine Years is the remarkable story of a provincial club’s rise from the footballing abyss to the affluent top tier, told by Tom Caldon, a lifelong fan who attended over 300 matches during those 10 seasons.

This book captures the sights, sounds and culture of the English Football League in the 2010s and 2020s, celebrating Luton’s classic Kenilworth Road Stadium and the heroes who played within.

Tom will be here to talk about whyhis book and the writing process, and there will be a chance to purchase copies.

This event is free, but you are invited to make a donation to support Brown Books Community Bookshop and Luton Literature CIC.

Space is limited and so it must be booked in advance and max two places can be reserved per booking.

Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available to purchase on the evening.

Please arrive at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.