arthurturner
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arthurturner
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And the years of parachute payments that comes with being demoted.
I’m just jealous of course but if they can do it so can we.
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Well, one things for certain, it won’t be Vicarage Road. Watford and Luton love each other as much as we and Swindon do.
Well I came home with a few gutted Coventry fans yesterday.
What a horrible way to miss out.
The moment Dabo took the walk to the spot they pretty much said it’s over, they had no confidence he was going to score.
But a great day and a fantastic atmosphere and they move on.
Just hoping that one day in the not too distant future we can once again enjoy our own day out. Luton and Cov have proved that anything is possible, never say never.
What a horrible way to miss out.
The moment Dabo took the walk to the spot they pretty much said it’s over, they had no confidence he was going to score.
But a great day and a fantastic atmosphere and they move on.
Just hoping that one day in the not too distant future we can once again enjoy our own day out. Luton and Cov have proved that anything is possible, never say never.
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Are Luton not a well run club? From conference to the prem in ten years while being badly run is some going all without spending a fortune.
Agree. This isn’t a fluke. Last season they finished 6th, before that it was 12th and before that it was 19th. They’ve climbed inch by inch with smart recruitment and proven it’s not all about having endless funding and glossy new stadiums etc. Not a lot matters unless you have an effective football team.
They won’t give a toss whether they stay up or not (sort of). The money they’ll receive for going up (especially via Wembley, has to be worth £80m+) and inevitably the parachute payments for going down will transform their future and make them a competitive side for a good while. It’ll fund a new infrastructure.
They are 200/1 for the lowest premier league points tally ever (11 points) if anyone wants to bet on their feeling they are a poorly run club.
Don’t know what’s not to like about a little club getting to the premier league. Especially with a manager that got turfed out by Watford earlier in the season.
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Luton may share with MK
I reckon We'll be sharing with wycombe until the new stadium is built.
I reckon We'll be sharing with wycombe until the new stadium is built.
Unlikely if rumours from Luton fans is anything. Spending £10m to upgrade Kenilworth Road and supposedly started knocking down the Executive Box stand after the final whistle. Don't know how true the above is in terms of starting but they'll need a ground until 2026 when they are supposed to be moving into their new ground, Power Court.
Great resistance to either Dongs or Watford until 2026 obviously.
When Dabo walked up for the penalty, you could see he had no belief, the obvious deep breath and sigh gave it away.
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We will to see no if Manning and the board have similar ethos with OUFC.
Alas previous managers and owners can’t work that way.
Tbf, can the fans accept a similar ethos of gradual improvement?
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Well we spent a couple of years gradually regressing before last season’s spectacular collapse, and the overwhelming majority of people were still happy with that, so I can only imagine that actually moving forward for a bit would be warmly received.
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Why cant the smaller clubs play in the Premiership.
I was there in the 80s when a certain Little Club called Oxford Utd played in the old 1st Division and won the Milk Cup. And played at The Manor.
Good luck to Luton, even if it is only for just the one season.
I was there in the 80s when a certain Little Club called Oxford Utd played in the old 1st Division and won the Milk Cup. And played at The Manor.
Good luck to Luton, even if it is only for just the one season.
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I am fed up with the way the reporters say it’s the first time in the premiership. It’s as if the first division never existed.
To rise four divisions in such a short time is incredibly.
I bet Rob Edwards was happy to leave those Watford derbies till another day
To rise four divisions in such a short time is incredibly.
I bet Rob Edwards was happy to leave those Watford derbies till another day
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Luton, Brentford, Burnley, Bournemouth...... If they can, we can (again)
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They would have to I think unless the owners do a Max Denim
I would expect plenty being unhappy, demanding increased spending etc, like any other club tbh just as I'm sure Luton had their share. We certainly have had those who demand we don't sell our players under the model because it would mean we are promoted.
I would hope after last season the majority would back it mind.
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