Luton Town midfielder Liam Walsh thanked his club and supporters after he and partner Missy Bo Kearns suffered a miscarriage. Manager Jack Wilshere stood by him throughout, and the pair chose to speak publicly ahead of the Hatters’ trip to Wembley for the EFL Trophy final.

Walsh said the loss is “unexplainable” and hoped sharing his story would encourage others to check in on people quietly struggling. He received a flood of emails and messages that the club forwarded, and fans chanting his name at a recent Kenilworth Road game lifted his spirits. Training sessions have helped him regain his usual “bubbly” demeanour.

The Hatters face Stockport County in the Vertu/EFL Trophy final, a match they have not won since 2009. Kearns will sit in the stands with 26 friends from Liverpool, while Walsh expects the presence of family and friends to provide the emotional boost he needs on the pitch. The occasion underscores the club’s close‑knit community.

Luton entered the final riding a strong cup run that has revived their league form, and Walsh’s openness has drawn praise across English football. Teammates cite his resilience as a catalyst for the squad’s unity, and supporters say the emotional narrative adds a human dimension to a competition often dominated by tactics.