Their bright start to the season saw them competing for a playoff spot as well as progressing to the quarter-final of the League Cup.
Luton's long-running plan for a multi-purpose 'Kohlerdome' stadium, to be named after chairman David Kohler, was finally rejected by the Department of the Environment.
But having failed to agree a price with fellow directors, including Cliff Bassett, for his share of the club, Kohler and the board decided there was no option but to appoint receivers.
Thorpe's 4 goals in the final 4 games saw Luton pick up 9 points and ensure their safety for another season.
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