Luton Youngsters Performance Earns Praise From The Support
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Back in September 2021, the Hatters signed a young midfielder whose contract had expired at Tottenham Hotspur.
The signing of Elliot Thorpe grabbed my attention, and I hoped that the exciting youngster, as I’ve said before, would bring something different to our midfield department.
Sadly, it wasn’t to be, Thorpe was restricted to just one appearance, in the FA Cup win at Cambridge United.
It began to look as if Thorpe would join the ranks of those youngsters that look on from the outside frustrated at a lack of first team opportunities.
But could things be changing?
The reason I ask is that Elliot has appeared in our last two fixtures – Newport County (Carabao Cup) and Preston North End (Championship), both appearances as a substitute.
But those two appearances have seen the Hatters support, on social media, heap praise on the Welsh youngster:
Well done on making your Champ debut. Fully deserved after your appearance in the cup midweek.
— LTFC 1885 (@LTFC_1885) August 13, 2022
Best player on the pitch when you came on. Loads more to come 👍
— Mikey (@Mikey_Hatter) August 13, 2022
Played brilliantly Tuesday and today mate, I reckon that right foot of yours is going to be bloody important to us in the future
— Steven Day (@StevenDayMedia) August 13, 2022
Only person who’s bothered the last 2 games, good luck on your loan spell Elliot 🤝
— Luton Town Football Shirts 🎩 (@LTFCShirts) August 13, 2022
Praise indeed but I couldn’t help but chuckle at the ‘loan’ suggestion, knowing the way our youngsters are treated (more of that in an article to come) it wouldn’t surprise me in the latest!
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