The former Southampton defender made his debut with a solid display at left back in an away victory over Braintree Town, before backing this up with another top performance in his home debut against Fisher Athletic a week later.

Byles was playing in the Sydenhams Wessex League with Hamble ASSC before making a switch to the Saints where he progressed through the academy teams and made the reserves side before going on to sign for Havant & Waterlooville in late August, 2003.

Havant's loss was most definitely the Spitfires' gain. A versatile defender who is predominantly a centre half, but as already demonstrated can do an equally assured job as a full back. Good in the air, strong in the tackle.

Luke was a permanent fixture in the defence for Eastleigh and has always been solid, committed and whole-hearted in his performances. His best game to date, among many, was in the 3-0 demolition of a previously unbeaten Lewes side where Luke won every tackle, and header in a highly inspirational performance against the tricky combination of strikers Paul Booth and Matt Groves.

Scored his first goal in Eastleigh colours against Braintree Town in a 2-1 win at the Silverlake Stadium on the 1st December 2007.

'Bylesy' was one of Eastleigh's most influential players and integral to the Spitfires' side that achived a play-off position in the 2008-2009 season.

At the end of that season, Byles left the club for a spell in Australia where he played for Heidelberg United along with former Spitfire Phil Warner.

Ian Baird re-signed the popular defender for the Spitfires in September 2010.