Tough season ahead for Longden and Jibodu

Town youngsters Brett Longden and Jerome Jibodu will face their toughest year yet according to Hatters U18 boss Paul Driver, writes Mike Simmonds.

The pair signed their first professional contracts at the end of last season and Driver said: “It’s the hardest year as they’re in the big wide world.

Jerome Jibodu in pre-season training with Ronnie Henryplaceholder image
Jerome Jibodu in pre-season training with Ronnie Henry

“All of a sudden you’ve not got regular football necessarily, you’re right at the bottom of the pile, but we’re here to support them.”

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