Graeme Jones says Ryan Tunnicliffe has been ‘excellent value for money’ despite ironic cheers from parts of the Luton crowd when the midfielder was substituted during Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Cardiff City.
Lee Tomlin had just fired the only goal of the game when the former Manchester United youth was replaced by Kazenga LuaLua, but there was an audible reaction from some sections of Kenilworth Road.
Tunnicliffe joined Town in the summer as a free agent, having been released by Millwall and he has played in all 31 Championship games this term.
Talking about the incident on 78 minutes, Jones, who was himself booed off for the second time in three home games, said: “Ryan Tunnicliffe was a free transfer and I think he’s been excellent value for money, excellent.
“He’s mobile, he’s got the Championship experience, he’s got composure on the ball in really difficult situations, but maybe he hasn’t scored a goal and that’s what it’s for.
“I think Tunners has been very, very good this season, but as I’ve said before previously supporters are entitled to their opinion.
“They pay their money, they want to see winning football not losing football, and that’s what they’ve seen today.”
