News about Gary Sweet

IN THE MONEY: Investors in the American Premier League are leading negotiations to eliminate the 3 p.m. blackout and televise ALL 380 games

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 14, 2023
IN THE MONEY: According to reports familiar with the clubs' decision, a growing number of Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United's owners, are calling for a ban on Sunday's 3 p.m. blackout" that keeps games in the slot being shown live domestically. Under the conditions of the 2025-29 domestic rights sales that will soon be out to tender, the blackout will remain in effect until 2029. However, 2029, an increasing number of top-flight clubs, now believed to be a majority, want all 380 Premier League games to be shown live in the United Kingdom. This season, the number is 200, and it will increase to between 250 and 270 per season in the 2025-29 cycle.

Luton is considering bringing Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan, with Gunners 'easy to accept' as talks about personal terms proceed

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 1, 2023
Luton Town are attempting to bring Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan until the transfer window closes on Friday night. Gary Sweet, the Luton sporting director, reported the news to Sky Sports on Friday afternoon. The newly promoted side has brought in a lot of players but hasn't broke the bank, with Ryan Giles' most costly signing at £5 million.

Burnley REFUSED Luton's request to switch match at Kenilworth Road to Turf Moor

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 14, 2023
BY MATT HUGHES: Burnley turned down a plea from Luton to transfer the newly promoted club's first Premier League home game from Kenilworth Road to Turf Moor, resulting in the game being postponed. The Premier League announced the postponement of the game that was supposed to take place on 19 August earlier today, but refused to comment on the fact that neither club and team decided to cancel the match.

Bobbers Stand reconstruction at Kenilworth Road will be completed in time, according to Luton

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 28, 2023
Luton is confident that they will be able to completely reconstruct the Bobbers Stand at Kenilworth Road in time for their return to the Premier League in August as demolition work gets underway. In 1986, the Bobbers Stand, which is on one side of the field, was converted into executive boxes. It has to be replaced with a media center, television, and data analysis studios, toilets, and a canteen.

DAVID PLEAT: Luton's glorious promotion to the Premier League is PROOF great things can be achieved

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 28, 2023
DAVID PLEAT: What a wonderful day for Luton and other small clubs around the country. It's evidence that, with excellent housekeeping, sound recruitment, and a clear sense of aim, great things can be achieved. The 38,000 supporters who saw Luton somehow beat Coventry on Saturday were awesome day. What a drama. Only 10,000 of them will be able to watch the team play in the top division next season, which is sad for me. Since I was last boss at Kenilworth Road in the 1990s, nothing has changed at all.

After losing Premier League promotion, Luton faces demolishing and rebuilding

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 27, 2023
It will cost close to £10 million to knock down the old Bobbers Stand, which was turned into executive boxes in 1986, running down one side of the field, and replacing it with new ones such as a media center, television and data analysis studios, toilets, and a canteen. Chief executive Gary Sweet's details were leaked earlier this week. He is positive that it will be ready in 12 weeks before the new Premier League season begins in mid-August.

New glistening photos of Luton Town's redevelopment

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 25, 2023
Luton Town has published new photographs of their proposed stadium, which will see the club relocate from their old Kenilworth Road stadium, with planning permission set to be submitted during the off-season. The photographs depict a modern glass and metal frame, with floodlights on the inside showing floodlights that are suspended across the entire stadium. Luton's new ground will be erected in a 20-acre location near the town's central railway station, ensuring safe access for residents and visitors alike.

As they look at Premier League promotion, Luton Town's CEO says mocking his club's stadium annoys him

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 25, 2023
Gary Sweet, the chief executive of Luton Town, admitted that the scathing mockery of his team's storied Kenilworth Road annoys' him, and he's named Premier League star Erling Haaland as he vented his spleen. If the Hatters win their play-off final against Coventry on Saturday, the CEO - who was named Grand Chief Executive of the Year at this year's Football Business Awards in March - will have to invest close to £10 million to upgrade the ground to Premier League requirements. The Bobbers Stand will be knocked down to install new services, including a media center, television and data analysis studios, toilets, and a canteen, as shown by Mail Sport.

The Clearing cast cast reveals their deepest fears, from fear of bananas to a scary cartoon character

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 25, 2023
The cast of Disney+ thriller The Clearing have bared their deepest fears, ranging from childhood wallpaper and feline friends to a banana. The cast didn't hold back when speaking with Daily Mail Australia at the premiere. Kate Malvany revealed a peculiar fear of fighting cancer in her youth, which made her hairless and intimidated by the Holly Hobbie wallpaper adorning her bedroom.

If Luton is to be promoted, they are expected to demolish and rebuild the Bobbers Stand in just one SUMMER

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 23, 2023
If Luton Town defeated Coventry in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium, they will demolish and rebuild a complete stand in one summer to bring Kenilworth Road up to Premier League standards. The old Bobbers Stand, which was converted into executive boxes in 1986, will be downplayed on one side of the field and replaced with new ones including a media center, television and data analysis studios, toilets, and a canteen. Chief executive Gary Sweet, who is confident that it will be ready in 12 weeks if necessary until the new Premier League season starts in mid-August, was confirmed yesterday.

The Masked Singer Australia: Oprah Winfrey's close friend is revealed as Tiger

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 14, 2022
Tiger on The Masked Singer Australia has been named. On Sunday night's episode, Jamie Durie was unveiled as the mystery celebrity. Chrissie Swan, 52, was unable to mask her excitement after correctly guessing the gardener after taking off his mask.

Johanna Griggs, a vocal television presenter, says she is 'incredibly liberated' on social media.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 11, 2022
Johanna Griggs, a Better Homes and Gardens presenter, has never been shy about naming it as she sees it. Kyle Chalmers, the former competitive swimmer, made news recently after claiming that he was 'feeding the media.' And she told TV Tonight that she loves using social media because it allows her to freely state her side of the story on media coverage.