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Old 09-04-2016, 20:32   #38
Exile on Spencer St
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Re: Luton Town Thread

Fantastic result and great to leave with all three points, but it was one helluva battle.
For a neutral it was probably a good game to watch. End to end at times,superb playing surface, and officials who didn't spoil matters.
Thought Luton had the best of the first half of the first half and missed two absolute sitters. Stanley seemed to leave them all the space they needed, until they got close to the penalty area. Luton also played really wide, with guys hugging both touch lines at all times so there was always space for them to receive the ball and attack. First half I didn't think Stanley really threatened. Too many high balls for Mr. Gornell to have to challenge for with his head. Their defence cleared most of them and the ones Terry won were flicked on to no-one. I'm really pleased TG got his goal but that first half really showed how important is a player with Billy Kee's ability to hold onto the ball.
But second half was much better from Stanley and an earlyish goal was welcome relief. Good pass through for Windass to cut the ball back from the right hand side of the box for Scott Brown to sweep home. The back four were again really solid, with both Messrs Halliday and Pearson creating panic when they muscled their way forward. Luton have some useful players and it was no small feat keeping another clean sheet. Couple of fabulous saves from Mr.Etheridge, as well all round control in his area.
As the game progressed Luton seemed less likely to score, and with the introduction of Mr. Fosu, Stanley were more able to threaten down both wings. Pierro yet again put in a shift and a half and the second goal,after a nicely weighted cross from Mr.Fosu, was received with even more rapture and relief. Especially by TG himself!
Should just be able to grow some more fingernails by next Saturday, but doubt if the dizziness over this third place business will be so easy to get over.
Well done to all the squad, even those sitting with the fans, and the management. We can do it.
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