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Opinion: VAR call should be watershed moment to end goalkeeper protection racket

January 13, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Opinion: VAR call should be watershed moment to end goalkeeper protection racket

The debate will rage. On TV, Rio Ferdinand flip-flopped, Robbie Savage saw nothing wrong, but thought that VAR would, ex-England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis sided with her union, while Rob Edwards was as magnanimous as ever. […]

Ross Barkley
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Ross Barkley: ‘They are pivotal for us, getting them last-minute goals’

January 13, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Ross Barkley: ‘They are pivotal for us, getting them last-minute goals’

Ross Barkley believes Carlton Morris’ late leveller against Burnley could be “pivotal” to Luton’s Premier League survival fight.  The striker’s header did come with controversy as VAR ruled that Elijah Adebayo had not impeded Clarets […]

Carlton Morris
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Morris pleased VAR ‘saw sense’ over his late leveller at Burnley

January 13, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Morris pleased VAR ‘saw sense’ over his late leveller at Burnley

Carlton Morris was relieved that VAR saw “sense” as his late injury time header was not ruled out, helping Luton to a big point against relegation rivals Burnley.  Zeki Amdouni gave the Clarets a first […]

Carlton Morris
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Burnley 1 Luton 1: Edwards thought VAR would rule out Morris’ late leveller

January 13, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Burnley 1 Luton 1: Edwards thought VAR would rule out Morris’ late leveller

Carlton Morris scored a controversial late and long-awaited goal as Luton rescued a huge point in a Premier League relegation clash at Burnley, which even his manager thought would be disallowed.  The striker’s header was […]

Carlton Morris lays off a pass
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Luton 0 Bolton 0: Edwards rues VAR ‘big mistake’ as draw hits Hatters’ Burnley plans

January 7, 2024 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton 0 Bolton 0: Edwards rues VAR ‘big mistake’ as draw hits Hatters’ Burnley plans

Rob Edwards claimed Alfie Doughty was denied a clear penalty by VAR as the Luton boss was left disappointed by an FA Cup draw with League One Bolton that has a knock-on effect for their […]

Elijah Adebayo nets to make it 3-2 give Luton hope of a comeback against Chelsea
Luton match reaction

Luton 2 Chelsea 3: A case of ‘what it’ but Edwards will ‘sleep easier’ after never-say-die finale 

December 30, 2023 James Cunliffe 1

Luton boss Rob Edwards said he’ll be able to sleep easier tonight after valiant 3-2 defeat to Chelsea but admitted it was still a case of “what if” as a comeback fell short. The Hatters […]

Alfie Doughty
Luton match reaction

Two Luton wins on the spin have ‘really shown what we’re about,’ says Doughty

December 26, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Two Luton wins on the spin have ‘really shown what we’re about,’ says Doughty

Alfie Doughty believes back-to-back victories for the first time in the Premier League have shown what Luton are capable of after a big 3-2 turnaround at fellow strugglers Sheffield United.  The wing back bagged his […]

Rob Edwards
Luton match reaction

Sheffield United 2 Luton 3: Edwards delighted as Town strike it lucky with own goal double

December 26, 2023 James Cunliffe 1

Rob Edwards said Luton got the luck they deserved as two late Sheffield United own goals swung a relegation six-pointer in Town’s favour to make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first […]

Andros Townsend hold Tom Lockyer's shirt after the final whistle against Newcastle - a win that he and Luton dedicated to the captain who is recovering after suffering a cardiac arrest on the ptich at Bournemouth
Luton match reaction

‘I didn’t think I’d see these days again,’ says Andros after two-year goal wait ends

December 24, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘I didn’t think I’d see these days again,’ says Andros after two-year goal wait ends

Andros Townsend joked that his winner against Newcastle was only the second time he’s headed the football, but admitted it’s a “blessing” to play for Luton as he didn’t think he’d ever play or score […]

Ross Barkley
Luton match reaction

Barkley backs new ‘blend’ with Sambi and says Arsenal ace will only geet better

December 24, 2023 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Barkley backs new ‘blend’ with Sambi and says Arsenal ace will only geet better

Ross Barkley has backed Albert Sambi Lokonga to get even better after he formed a formidable fledgling partnership with the Arsenal loanee in a dominant 1-0 win over Newcastle United.  The Belgian and the Liverpudlian […]

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