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LUTON LOWDOWN
It's time for your monthly dose of Luton Town news, as the side continue to rebuild in the Championship under caretaker boss Kirby.
In the league it's been an up and down month, with results dropping off a little from the early season surprise surge into the playoff zone, they have now dropped out of the top 6, but are still hanging on in there with some decent results. They continue to overperform however, based on their squad and wage bill compared to most sides in the league.
The side also remain in the FLT cup for now, with a 3rd round game tonight against league 1 opposition, there is some hope they side can progress further in the competition, however the manager has so far chosen to given some squad players minutes in these games, so there is no guarantee.
In terms of transfer news, there has been some good progress with squad development, as some oldies have been sold off, and a couple of younger midfielders brought in, in terms of Camus and Florentino. Awoniyi has added quality up front, and Tagliafico was brought in at the back to add steel. The exception appears to be Tagliafico, who is older than most, but the boss has explained the 2 for 1 to sign him was a good one, and the plan is to sell him on once he uprates.
The big news however is the sale of top midfielder Zielinski, who turned 21 rated and was immediately sold off to the free list. Why? you might ask. The plan was always to sell him once he uprated, however it took longer than expected due to form and injuries. The plan now appears to be to try and sign a keeper from the weekly player auction. Something which is much needed given having a 22 rater in the nets, despite how well Soares has been playing.
Anyway lets get on with the results update -
Week 10
Luton 0-0 Norwich
A decent draw for Luton, to keep their good form going.
Norwich with the counter had the slight edge, but there wasn't much in the game, and it was a relief Luton's keeper kept a clean sheet.
Midfield star man Zielinkski went off injured early on, which didn't help
Bradley was man of the match at the back, and some decent abs were had.
Still clinging on in there in the top 6 somehow, though a tricky match against Forest next
Week 11
Forest 2-1 Luton
Well deserved win for Forest here, who dominated the game.
We thought the counter might work, but a first minute goal meant we switched plans and lost TA.
We perhaps missed Zielinski in the middle, but it wasn't great. gg dude
Positives - Awoniyi gave it a good go up front, squaddie Veiga gets a goal
Negatives - Poor performance, Zielinksi still out another game.
Week 12
Luton 0-1 West Brom
Disappointing result for Luton, in what was a fairly even game.
The baggies scored midway through the first half, and despite making a few changes the home side couldn't get back in the game.
The difference was maybe the away side's defence, but in reality it was a poor performance from Luton.
Positives - Richards had a great game at the back, some good deals off the pitch this week
Negatives - Poor result, booking, dropping out of the top 6.
Week 13
Bournemouth 3-1 Luton
Well that was ermm rubbish! Stats wise it looked reasonably close, but Bournemouth were very clinical early on, rushing into a three goal lead in 22 minutes. Zielinski got one back late on, the the comeback never really looked on despite the away side pushing forward nearer the end. gg dude.
Luton are looking to do more transfer business to improve the squad, but maybe all these changes aren't helping the team.
Positives - Florentino had a steady debut, and Soares made quite a few saves
Downsides - Poor result, Adebayo sending off, wayward shooting.
Week 14
Luton 3-2 Sunderland
Exciting game for the neutrals, and even more so for the Luton fans!
It didn't look good when Sunderland went two goals up, but it was a great comeback, with Awoniyi the catalyst for second half recovery. Luton shaded the game on the stats, but the away boss must be gutted his side couldn't hold on.
Week 15
Sheffield Utd 3-0 Luton
The Blades well and truly dominated this one. I'm not sure if Kels is still around but her team are way better than most in the division.
We tried to limit the damage, but played poorly, and deserved the result.
We will keep making changes to try and get the side a bit better and younger, though having a low rated keeper is quite a handicap for results, so we may have to look at that at mid season.
The only aim for this week now is to get Zielinksi the one pass he needs to be sold as a 21!
Week 16
Luton 1-0 Wolves
Bit of a surprise win here, as Luton had been out of form lately, and Wolves are a strong side.
However, Luton turned up and limited Wolves to very few chances and took one of their own, with Darwin Nunez finding the net in the second half. Zielinski had a good game before his prize of being sold off to the free list.
The win moves Luton back to up to just outside the playoff places, the important bit now is how they can spend their money to improve the side though. Priorities appear to be midfield and in goal.
Week 17
Luton 2-1 Stoke
We sneaked a close game here, as both sides put in a decent performance.
It started P v P and the stats were fairly close at the end of the game, but Luton were a little more clinical.
We had a weakened side out with the sale of Zielinkski and suspension of Camus, so it was more by necessity we switched to a 523 formation, and the strikers did well, with Awoniyi netting the winner.
Hopefully we can spend our cash wisely to build the side, and also build on the current 7th place.
unlucky Derek
1045 words so far.
It's time for your monthly dose of Luton Town news, as the side continue to rebuild in the Championship under caretaker boss Kirby.
In the league it's been an up and down month, with results dropping off a little from the early season surprise surge into the playoff zone, they have now dropped out of the top 6, but are still hanging on in there with some decent results. They continue to overperform however, based on their squad and wage bill compared to most sides in the league.
The side also remain in the FLT cup for now, with a 3rd round game tonight against league 1 opposition, there is some hope they side can progress further in the competition, however the manager has so far chosen to given some squad players minutes in these games, so there is no guarantee.
In terms of transfer news, there has been some good progress with squad development, as some oldies have been sold off, and a couple of younger midfielders brought in, in terms of Camus and Florentino. Awoniyi has added quality up front, and Tagliafico was brought in at the back to add steel. The exception appears to be Tagliafico, who is older than most, but the boss has explained the 2 for 1 to sign him was a good one, and the plan is to sell him on once he uprates.
The big news however is the sale of top midfielder Zielinski, who turned 21 rated and was immediately sold off to the free list. Why? you might ask. The plan was always to sell him once he uprated, however it took longer than expected due to form and injuries. The plan now appears to be to try and sign a keeper from the weekly player auction. Something which is much needed given having a 22 rater in the nets, despite how well Soares has been playing.
Anyway lets get on with the results update -
Week 10
Luton 0-0 Norwich
A decent draw for Luton, to keep their good form going.
Norwich with the counter had the slight edge, but there wasn't much in the game, and it was a relief Luton's keeper kept a clean sheet.
Midfield star man Zielinkski went off injured early on, which didn't help
Bradley was man of the match at the back, and some decent abs were had.
Still clinging on in there in the top 6 somehow, though a tricky match against Forest next
Week 11
Forest 2-1 Luton
Well deserved win for Forest here, who dominated the game.
We thought the counter might work, but a first minute goal meant we switched plans and lost TA.
We perhaps missed Zielinski in the middle, but it wasn't great. gg dude
Positives - Awoniyi gave it a good go up front, squaddie Veiga gets a goal
Negatives - Poor performance, Zielinksi still out another game.
Week 12
Luton 0-1 West Brom
Disappointing result for Luton, in what was a fairly even game.
The baggies scored midway through the first half, and despite making a few changes the home side couldn't get back in the game.
The difference was maybe the away side's defence, but in reality it was a poor performance from Luton.
Positives - Richards had a great game at the back, some good deals off the pitch this week
Negatives - Poor result, booking, dropping out of the top 6.
Week 13
Bournemouth 3-1 Luton
Well that was ermm rubbish! Stats wise it looked reasonably close, but Bournemouth were very clinical early on, rushing into a three goal lead in 22 minutes. Zielinski got one back late on, the the comeback never really looked on despite the away side pushing forward nearer the end. gg dude.
Luton are looking to do more transfer business to improve the squad, but maybe all these changes aren't helping the team.
Positives - Florentino had a steady debut, and Soares made quite a few saves
Downsides - Poor result, Adebayo sending off, wayward shooting.
Week 14
Luton 3-2 Sunderland
Exciting game for the neutrals, and even more so for the Luton fans!
It didn't look good when Sunderland went two goals up, but it was a great comeback, with Awoniyi the catalyst for second half recovery. Luton shaded the game on the stats, but the away boss must be gutted his side couldn't hold on.
Week 15
Sheffield Utd 3-0 Luton
The Blades well and truly dominated this one. I'm not sure if Kels is still around but her team are way better than most in the division.
We tried to limit the damage, but played poorly, and deserved the result.
We will keep making changes to try and get the side a bit better and younger, though having a low rated keeper is quite a handicap for results, so we may have to look at that at mid season.
The only aim for this week now is to get Zielinksi the one pass he needs to be sold as a 21!
Week 16
Luton 1-0 Wolves
Bit of a surprise win here, as Luton had been out of form lately, and Wolves are a strong side.
However, Luton turned up and limited Wolves to very few chances and took one of their own, with Darwin Nunez finding the net in the second half. Zielinski had a good game before his prize of being sold off to the free list.
The win moves Luton back to up to just outside the playoff places, the important bit now is how they can spend their money to improve the side though. Priorities appear to be midfield and in goal.
Week 17
Luton 2-1 Stoke
We sneaked a close game here, as both sides put in a decent performance.
It started P v P and the stats were fairly close at the end of the game, but Luton were a little more clinical.
We had a weakened side out with the sale of Zielinkski and suspension of Camus, so it was more by necessity we switched to a 523 formation, and the strikers did well, with Awoniyi netting the winner.
Hopefully we can spend our cash wisely to build the side, and also build on the current 7th place.
unlucky Derek
1045 words so far.
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