David Cain

I’d agree. I was expecting the open attacking play from WW, and understood last season the grind. Will wait and see this time around. I’d say we need a maverick.

Completely agree. And telling when MOM and bright spots were defence when at home against a newly promoted team. Found the patterns of play very similar to last season, which is worrying. Is this Bloomfield’s style?

I think back to when we were last promoted from League One. And that went down to the 44th game. Collins scored 25, Lee 12, Hylton 8 and so on. Cornick and Lua Lua were the back up strikers. We shinnie, Stacey and Justin with assists. That’s the type of firepower we may need to win the league.

Which feels as though it was like that the whole of last season too. Only 45 league goals tells a story. I’m not sure who makes the goals this season, let alone who will score them.

Think tank would imply sentience, but we really do need to replace Morris / cover Adabayo’s injury.

Positive pre season so far for @lutontown.co.uk Keep feeling the new signings are actually ones that we should have made 12 months ago. Feel if we add a forward and some midfield creativity ( might be same player) we will challenge.

The away stand has in the manner of the Shinning ‘ Always been there’.

Sorry to be that guy, but our non lamented pvc chalets did not come into being until 1985.

What to do until the start of next season? Have a read of my new poetry book! Football, Dads and how the game holds us up when the world is falling down. To Wake Up In The Promised Land shares a personal story of Luton’s promotion to the Premier League. tonicstapress.bigcartel.com/product/to-w...

Also, your job is to be Nobby Horton to Ricky’s , well Ricky Hill.

Thanks so much for the positive words Kevin. And thank you for reading it at the very beginning.

Book cover of To wake up in the promised land by David Cain

The acknowledgements page featuring a starting XI including my name next to Ricky Hill

Was privileged to read (and cry quite a bit at) an earlier version of this, so lovely to get the finished article. Obviously buzzing to feature in that midfield. A beautiful thing, cheers @davidmarkcain.bsky.social

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Voted white is the new remainer glow. This is on the Orangeniers and they have to own it.

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And an oft forgotten think about that match was how poor we was that day. Like WBA today poor.

Disgrace when you think a draw would have been enough.

Luton needing a Pompey miracle. Looking on seems as though players thought they had already done enough and just need to turn up. Distinct lack of intensity compared to last few games.

Full bloom for the Hatters. Did the same for the Play offs in 2023. Plus wearing 20th Anniversary of Luton Wembley 1988 luck T shirt, worn victoriously the last two home games and unwashed since…

Perfect. Still have crystal clear memories of the Dowie goal v Palace.

Meant to be today. Meant to be. One more @lutontown.co.uk One more.

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Thank you Paul. That is very kind. It’s good to remember and also to celebrate them too.

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We are going to win today.

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