MDF and Trivia Burnley v Luton Town 12/01/24

[shatter2]

Towns first League game of 2024 when we travel north to play Burnley.
The Clarets have lost their last three matches in all competitions while we had a good Christmas period with two wins.
R E said although we lost the home match Luton have become more streetwise and go into every game expecting to get a good result. COYH!!

No Trivia from myself this time but some from others would be welcome.

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A team made up of players who have played for both Burnley and Luton. Chris Nicholl and Ron Futcher featured.

Goalkeeper – Marlon Beresford

Defender – Graham Alexander
Defender – Clarke Carlisle
Defender – Chris Nicholl
Defender – Mitchell Thomas

Midfielder – Josh McQuoid
Midfielder – Alan West
Midfielder – Matthew Taylor

Striker – Phil Gray
Striker – Ron Futcher
Striker – Scott Oakes

Substitute – Andre Gray

Team credit: vital football; photos credit: Hatters Heritage

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[greeno]

Nice to see Clark starting, and Potts on the bench. X

[8two]

Lucky Luton. I was convinced that the goal would be disallowed although it could be argued that Adebayo was just standing his ground.

And someone please explain to me what purpose Chong serves and as for bringing on Berry at the last knockings mystifies me.

Man and only man of the match for me Obene, however it could be said that at times the end result leaves a tad to be desired.

[greeno]

Well deserved point overall in my opinion.

In real time I didn’t see any issues with our goal, is Eli supposed to get out of the ‘keeper’s way so goalkeeper can go for the ball unchallenged? No. He just used is body strength to stand his ground.
Correct decision for me.

Alternative viewpoint: I don’t give a (hoot)!
One point gained.
X

[bms]

Jan 13, 2024 10:53:33 GMT greeno said:

Well deserved point overall in my opinion.

In real time I didn’t see any issues with our goal, is Eli supposed to get out of the ‘keeper’s way so goalkeeper can go for the ball unchallenged? No. He just used is body strength to stand his ground.
Correct decision for me.

Alternative viewpoint: I don’t give a (hoot)!
One point gained.
X

Agree Keith. Whenever Trafford caught the ball, he threw himself to the ground. When he didn’t catch it, he did the same. Decision wholly consistent with his approach to goalkeeping - prostrate 😁
Great support again from our lot COYH!
And well done again Rob and all the lads!

[greeno]

Also the ‘keeper was never getting the ball anyway, he had misjudged that one after dealing with crosses well throughout the game. Apart from falling over a lot.

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I've watched it a few times on highlights, the keeper ran into Ade who had his back to the goal keeper.
And as you say Greeno he was nowhere near getting that cross and would probably been better off staying on his line.
What hasn't been mentioned was the excellent cross put in by Doughty.

[greeno]

Well we have also had some dodgy decisions against us … just a minute … so has every team that ever played a game since football was created; and so it will go on. As people say, it’s a game of opinions. X

[rutlandhatter]

MOTD last night went through the rules and it was clear why it had been allowed.

[hatterinSW19]

This is interesting on the VAR check for our goal - not "clear and obvious" basically.


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