The Hatters can confirm that in the final move of our winter transfer window, Cauley Woodrow has joined Blackburn Rovers on loan for the rest of the season.
The 30-year-old forward originally came through the academy at Kenilworth Road, making his first team debut just 12 days after his 16th birthday away at Welling United in the FA Trophy in December 2010.
He made a permanent switch to Premier League Fulham in March 2011 for a six-figure fee, but made his return to Bedfordshire in the summer of 2022 when signing from Barnsley.
The frontman helped the Town to promotion to the Premier League in his first year back, with his late winner against Norwich on Boxing Day kick-starting a run of form that would see the Hatters reach, and then win, the Championship play-offs.
Last term he continued his knack for scoring important late strikes: a winner at Everton in the fourth round of the FA Cup and a last-gasp equaliser at Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Manager Matt Bloomfield said: “Cauley is a proper Luton person and is another player with a long history with the club. He’s had quite a bit of interest during this transfer window and this opportunity was there for him.
“We discussed it with Cauley and we all decided it was the right thing for all parties for him to be able to go on loan and have that freshness of a chance at Blackburn.
“I’ve liked Cauley as a player for many years. I’ve really admired him and he’s an unbelievable person.
“He’s come on in a couple of games since we came in, but with Thelo and Lasse coming in, competition for places at the top of the pitch is going to be fierce, so the right thing for Cauley and the football club was for him to take this opportunity to go and play his football at Blackburn and we all wish him well.”
CEO Gary Sweet added: “We all wish the best for Cauley on his loan in Lancashire where I'm sure he will make an impact. His leadership and professionalism around The Brache will be sorely missed, but the most important thing for Cauley is a fresh opportunity as fresh faces are introduced at Kenilworth Road.”
Wishing you all the best at Ewood Park, Cauley!