Luton – Nathan’s Honest Assessment

With the sides’ performances having picked up in recent games, taking on Norwich City, in their own backyard, was always going to be a huge ask.

But buoyed by two wins over the Canaris already this season, once in the Championship and once in the Carabao Cup, there was hope, among the support, their side could get a result.

Sadly, it was not to be as Norwich City showed why they are 10-points clear at the top of the table and destined for a return to the Premier League, just a season after being relegated.

Although the Hatters lost 3-0, they can take heart from a spirited performance and, perhaps, Nathan Jones hit the nail firmly on the head in his post-match interview.

Talking to BBC Sport the gaffer gave his honest assessment of proceedings, remarking:

“When you are playing a side like Norwich you have to make the most of your opportunities and we didn’t do that.

“But we were up against a very good side. The best side in the league.

“At this level Norwich are Manchester City – they are difficult to score against and they score plenty themselves so it was always going to be tough.

“We are not at their level. That’s not being negative, just realistic. The players put in a shift, they stuck at it and didn’t throw in the towel, but I certainly can’t complain about the result.”

I do not think any of us can, Norwich are a class side and will get promoted, most probably as champions, it is time to sit back, take stock and move on to the next game, against Swansea City.

COYH’s