After the defeat, last Sunday, at the hands of Queens Park Rangers, there was always the danger that Luton could suffer a dip in form.
How many times, in the past, has a defeat for the Hatters been followed by another one?
But last night was different, with Nathan Jones having rotated his squad, courtesy of the raft of games we’re having to play, the squad delivered big time.
Preston North End arrived at Kenilworth Road on a decent run of form and with a reputation for being defensively solid, but Luton just blew them away with a first half display that could well be described as, possibly, the best of the season.
It’s no wonder that, in his post-match interview with The BBC that the gaffer was positively bubbling when he remarked:
“I’m so proud of the players. I told the players tonight to just stay in the hunt and do whatever it takes to get a result, but I thought we were outstanding.
“We lost so many players, but this group rolls with the punches. We’ve had about 14 weeks doubled up, and that’s why we’re picking up so many injuries as its relentless and the Championship is a crazy league.
“But what a response. What a performance. It just shows this is a class group.”
Indeed, it is and the 4-0 victory lifts Luton up to 5th in the Championship table and very much in contention for at least a play-off place.
But while Nathan was very happy with how his team performed, it was the opposite for the Preston manager, Ryan Lowe, who also talking to The BBC made a magnanimous gesture to the Preston faithful who had made the long trek south to cheer them team on:
“We weren’t good enough from start to finish.
“I can only apologise, and we’ll reimburse the fans their money back, their hard-earned money as they have travelled down on a cold Wednesday night when they might have been better staying in with their feet up.”
Next up for the Hatters is a trip to Hull, let’s hope they can produce this kind of performance once again.
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For a patched up side great performance last night. Looks like Burke out for Saturday. Don’t know who will be fit but kioso potts deserve to retain their places an hopefully one of the others will be fit for the next game.
that midfield last night ripped the heart out of preston. what a versatile player kioso is. campbell non stop. amari bell showing his class, they played so well together, hope they get another chance to play. been waiting to see this midfield,and am enjoying every minute.great performance by everyone, hope burke is o.k. ,he looks such a good player.COYH.