Luton move for Keeley

We have reached agreement with League One side Luton Town for the transfer of Josh Keeley.

The Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper joined our Academy from St Patrick’s Athletic July, 2022 and immediately joined our first team's pre-season tour of South Korea. He did the same in the summer of 2023 as we travelled to Australia, Thailand and Singapore.

He was a regular for our Under-21s in his first two seasons before joining National League side Barnet on loan in January, 2024.

Last season proved quite the campaign for Josh. He joined Leyton Orient on loan in August, 2024 and went on to play 36 times for the Os, keeping 16 clean sheets, including a run of 660 minutes without conceding a goal in December.

He made national headlines by scoring a late equaliser in the FA Cup second round against Oldham and produced more heroics in a penalty shoot-out win against Derby in the third round to set up a fourth round tie against Manchester City. Orient went on to make the League One play-off final where Josh started in a 1-0 loss against Charlton at Wembley. His performances were recognised with three accolades at Orient's end of season awards - including Goal of the Season!

Capped at Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 levels, Josh earned his first senior call-up for the Republic of Ireland for this summer's friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg.

We thank Josh and wish him all the best.