Away Match Day Thread 01/10/24 - Championship: Luton Town v OUFC

[West Oxon U’s]

Five little words from me:

Da Real Edwardo Is Back!

 

[Yellowmania]

You’ve got to laugh at Luton’s interpretation of safe standing.
Perched on a 5 inch strip of concrete with half your feet dangling over. I’d hate to be standing there for 90 minutes if you’ve got size 11 or 12 shoes!
Oh, and if you wanted to sit down at HT you could if you were under 5ft.
Absolutely love that stand for the atmosphere though.

 

[West Oxon U’s]

 

[Eaststanding]

We really should have won that:

• Both of their goals were avoidable mistakes by us
• We had multiple chances to score
• Harris was clean through
• On another day the Goodrham penalty is given
• We were against 10 men for 20 mins

I felt like we tired at the end, both Goodrham and El-Mizouni looked absolutely knackered and were barely moving, I’d liked to have seen El-Miz come off as well when Scarlett came on as we still had one more sub

Harris was clean through but never really had control of the ball and therefore the composure to finish. It was a half chance.

 

[Golden Dr Otto]

Has he said he’s pi**ed off playing left back?

I get the impression Ciaron Brown would run through brick walls for the team whatever position he’s asked to play.

He’s clearly more effective at left centre back, but crucially as a unit are we better with him there and Leigh at left back, or with Nelson in that centre back role and Brown left back instead?

I think we’ll mix and match if everyone is fit and it will depend on the opposition and game plan.

He said he didn’t really like playing there but would do it if asked on the dub. But the way he said it you could tell he hates it. He was being polite and holding back. Doesn’t mean he’ll leave if he plays there though

 

[Danny777]

Tyler's just too bloody nice for his own good good!

despite the process appearing messy I feel the referee got this correct.

 

[bazzer9461]

Yeah... Kinda worried we got him to sign a new contract a few months too early. His release clause value would have at least doubled since signing it this summer.

Is there a release clause?

 

[Marked Ox]

Well there’s just so much to talk about from that game



7b. An enjoyable meltdown from a self styled “tells it how it is” David Brent .

That is the vlog equivalent of their forum.

That is a tremendous rant. He doesn't go after players apparently but happy to verbally eviscerate Rob Edwards.

He clearly needs to be Luton's next manager and based on his rant it will be 4-4-2 with plenty of 'HOOF'.

I love that he even has a phone in. I wonder if it is FoSB style moderation or people can actually challenge his views?

 

[BarringtonLevy]

would like us to put Moore/Brown back together we look more assured with them two together , and Greg Leigh left back gets us up the pitch better IMO

Got to face facts GL is not Des idea of a fullback. Limited game time in certain games against certain opposition is the best hes going to get

 

[OUFCwaffle]

I can't help but find it amusing how outraged the Luton fans are. They were in non-league with us only very recently. Be happy with what you've got, could easily have gone bust in that time.

 

[maidenheadox]

Got to face facts GL is not Des idea of a fullback. Limited game time in certain games against certain opposition is the best hes going to get

I though Kioso last night played a similar role to the one you see Greg Leigh play on the other side, so not sure it's that clear cut.

On that note, Kioso and Edwards seemed to have instant chemistry down the right, it was like watching Brock and Langan at times. Love an overlapping full back.

 

[Eric Blair]

I though Kioso last night played a similar role to the one you see Greg Leigh play on the other side, so not sure it's that clear cut.

On that note, Kioso and Edwards seemed to have instant chemistry down the right, it was like watching Brock and Langan at times. Love an overlapping full back.

Kyle is so tricky to play against. We just need to keep the lad fit.

 

[Daviddidcotexile]

Also Leigh was not well last night so wasn't available for selection

 

[derek]

despite the process appearing messy I feel the referee got this correct.

I *think* Tyler trips on the billiard table smooth surface, rather than being tripped, can't be sure though. It would explain why he got up as quickly as possible and carried on.

 

[Stranger]

I wonder if that red card for Walsh was as quick as the one Rob Duffy received when he came off the bench and elbowed an opponent. Got to be close

 

[Eric Blair]

Who voted for Scarlett for man of the match? Cracking lad, bags of potential but even his mum would have voted for someone else.

 

[Marked Ox]

Just to add to what's already been said - I also thought Vaulks was excellent tonight; his best game since Norwich. Mopped up a ton of ball throughout and played some nice passes as well. Felt like we properly bossed the middle of the park tonight.

Rob Edwards said we dominated their 3 in midfield tonight in his post match interview. He also pointed out we did them at half time tactically as we switched with Kyle Edwards coming on and playing double width with Kioso pushing forward far more. I'm not sure Brown did so as much but he did seem to push on more in the 2nd half. Hence why they brought on a left full back changing formation to counter PK and KE.

 

[Whingit]

The ref made the right decision on the penalty shout on Tyler, I think he was going to give a yellow to him for simulation had he not got straight back up. The one that should have been given was when Dane was taken out by Kaminski, that was stonewall imo.

Thought we were great, especially once we got used to the pace of the pitch, and individual errors cost us the 3 points. It's probably my favourite ground, arrived just as Luton scored the first and stood at the back of the stand with no rail and you couldn't move it was so packed. Loved it.

 

[MJB]

The ref made the right decision on the penalty shout on Tyler, I think he was going to give a yellow to him for simulation had he not got straight back up. The one that should have been given was when Dane was taken out by Kaminski, that was stonewall imo.

Thought we were great, especially once we got used to the pace of the pitch, and individual errors cost us the 3 points. It's probably my favourite ground, arrived just as Luton scored the first and stood at the back of the stand with no rail and you couldn't move it was so packed. Loved it.

Yes I agree in the Tyler one. Rewatching the slowed down video replay from the away end, I can't really see enough contact to say that's a penalty (and I'd agree that the ref is probably blowing to issue a yellow for TG). Haven't seen the Dane one since last night, but it felt like a penalty on first viewing. You have to wonder if the Ref wasn't massively inclined to give it, due to him already reducing Luton to ten men. Shouldn't happen, but I think it potentially does even if it's just sub-consciously.

And yes, I love Kenilworth Road. Lots of people hate Luton but it's an old-school, tight ground in which the atmosphere can be fantastic. We'll miss these types of grounds when they're gone.

 

[Lost Marbles]

And yes, I love Kenilworth Road. Lots of people hate Luton but it's an old-school, tight ground in which the atmosphere can be fantastic. We'll miss these types of grounds when they're gone.

I love Kenilworth Road once I'm at the ground, but I hate the lack of friendly pubs, Luton being on the wrong railway line, often being kettled / marched back to the station. It doesn't add up to a good away day for me.

My all time worst away day was Leeds United. Miles from the station, horrible walk through wasteland and along dual carriageways, no pubs on the way, police that couldn't be arsed to deal with Leeds fans being twats in the pub opposite the ground, away fans stuck up in a corner, lost 3-0. I'm unsure whether I should go again to try to get a new perspective on the place or just sack it off. They've capped away tickets at £30 so I'll probably go.

 

[ECYellow]

I love Kenilworth Road once I'm at the ground, but I hate the lack of friendly pubs, Luton being on the wrong railway line, often being kettled / marched back to the station. It doesn't add up to a good away day for me.

My all time worst away day was Leeds United. Miles from the station, horrible walk through wasteland and along dual carriageways, no pubs on the way, police that couldn't be arsed to deal with Leeds fans being twats in the pub opposite the ground, away fans stuck up in a corner, lost 3-0. I'm unsure whether I should go again to try to get a new perspective on the place or just sack it off. They've capped away tickets at £30 so I'll probably go.

Funny how people see things differently. I've been to Leeds a few times and have always enjoyed the City Centre before and after the game and it is easy enough to jump in a taxi or on the bus to Elland Road. The away fans will be in the west stand this time on the side of the pitch. Should be a good view, full house and another chance for us to be prim 'teams like Oxford' and get a result. Can't bloody wait for Leeds away!

 

[MarkG]

https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/no-complaints-from-luton-chief-as-he-labels-midfielders-36-second-red-card-as-a-wrong-decision-4806476

HATTERS RATED: Luton Town 2 Oxford United 2

Luton are held at Kenilworth Road

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Player ratings: Liam Walsh 0.

 

[Jaboysmith]

Who voted for Scarlett for man of the match? Cracking lad, bags of potential but even his mum would have voted for someone else.

Meant to click edwards, but my finger slipped

 

[Orkney Islands Yellow]

What was he thinking?!

 

[OX11yellow]

I still think Moore is our best centre back, although he didn't help Cumming out today for their second.

We were sat in the seats on the side and we clearly heard Cumming calling for it, so Moore left it.
Goal down to Cumming, not Moore

 

[Orkney Islands Yellow]

Luton 'struggling to click' - Kaminski - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c8rdv78ry7po

 

[SSO]

Got to face facts GL is not Des idea of a fullback. Limited game time in certain games against certain opposition is the best hes going to get

I can agree with that in part but there are some games where Greg Leigh is exactly the player needed. The support he has from the fans and the smile on his face is infectious. The use of the squad has been incredible and not only that but almost every player has been duly considered as being MotM material by us as fans. GL is a big part of that whether starting or on the bench.

Many of these are players were thought not to be up to this level. Not through any fault of their own but simply perceptions of their individual abilities. They are all being given a chance and they are all delivering.

 

[Left Wing Cross]

Player ratings: Liam Walsh 0.

Same number as his completed minutes on the pitch

 

[SSO]

Who voted for Scarlett for man of the match? Cracking lad, bags of potential but even his mum would have voted for someone else.

Same person who gave the ref a 10 perhaps?

 

[SSO]

Same number as his completed minutes on the pitch

Forever now to be known as Walsho rather than Walshy on the Luton training ground.