One deal that was sealed on transfer deadline day saw the Hatters sign a young striker.
With Cameron Jerome and Harry Cornick having left the club, joining Bolton Wanderers and Bristol City respectively, the Hatters secured the signature of the young Peterborough United striker, Joe Taylor.
At just 20-years-of-age, Taylor is obviously one for the future and joins the other young strikers on the clubs books, Aribim Pepple and John McAtee.
However, Taylor could be called upon if Luton are hit by injuries to Carlton Morris, Cauley Woodrow or Elijah Adebayo.
Looking at his record, he hasn’t hit the target anywhere on a regular basis except when he was on-loan at non-league Wroxham where he netted over a goal a game.
When it comes to his signing, there were mixed reactions on social media, firstly those who were gloating over the deal:
Enjoy a player whos must exciting moment for us was a failed bicycle kick 😁
— PUFCAaron #DmacOut #FergieOut (@PUFCAaron) January 31, 2023
No idea why Luton have signed him from us, but good luck 👍👍
— Alex Batt (@AlexBatt) February 1, 2023
Oh lads. You have well and truly been mugged off. Incredible bit of business
— LondonRoad.net Admin (@LondonRoadnet) January 31, 2023
Obviously Posh fans enjoying receiving their ‘undisclosed’ fee for the youngster.
But there are some positive posts:
Look after him, he is really good player
— Kirstie Hackney (@kirstiehackney2) January 31, 2023
Welcome Joe. Heard good things about you.
— Gaz (@GaryAlanMcPheat) February 1, 2023
Personally, I’ll sit back and give the lad a chance, if the back room team are confident this lad can make it then I’m not going to argue against them.
As is the norm, please find below a mini fact file relating to the player:
Name – Joseph William John Taylor
Date of Birth – 18-November-2002
Place of Birth – Peterborough, England
Position – Striker
Youth Career – Norwich City
Career – Kings Lynn Town, Wroxham, Peterborough United
International Honours – Wales U21
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lots of strikers to develop.will be good to see them blossom.COYH.
a bit of competition never hurt anyone.
Think pepple will be in and around the 1st team rest of this season.
If we had any positive outcomes from any of the young lads we have bought, I would be thrilled… But preparing to be uninspired when he leaves in 2 years tbh.
Once we start seeing the fruits of our hard work and investment in development will definitely be exciting again… One day.
Myself I think Mick Hartford is a better judge of potential than anyone likely to post on here.
He is but, some flourish some don’t, no matter who gives them a chance….
Not sure if the person from his previous club was giving a back handed compliment to Taylor in calling him the next Craig mackal Smith as he was no great shakes with us. 😂😂😂😂
I was thinking along the same lines 🙂