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Crocs on Tour > 2008-09 > Luton Town - Johnstone Paint Trophy
Luton Town- Tuesday 17/02/09

In the relegation zone, unhappy fans and a manager under all kinds of pressure. Micky Adams could give the Brighton supporters something to cheer about with victory at Kenilworth Road that would put his side in the Johnstone Paint Trophy Final at Wembley. Following a 0-0 draw from the first leg at Withdean, the Sky cameras were present to witness this memorable night, as both teams battled it out for the right to face Scunthorpe United or Rotherham in the April final.

 

Oli Wright settles down for a lunchtime curry in The Burrell, Haywards Heath
McCarthy munches on his popadom
Potter is soon blue toothed a picture of a girl in her underwear by Jenkins, and puts the zoom function on his phone to good effect
Jenkins was having all manner of zip related issues with his coat

The crates of beer are safely stored on the Haywards Heath station toilets sink as pre-train urination takes place
Things have gone rapidly downhill since Potter began his years work placement with the NHS

Rumble was soon making friends with this small child
He went onto ask this young girl if she had a rubber, although this was due to the fact that the boy had drawn on his back in pencil
The young boy puts his pencil to good use to decimate Micky Adams face 
All the sausage rolls are gone, and Jenkins is evidently not happy with the vegetarian cheese and onion option
A synchronized playing of James Morrison and Broken Strings ensured maximum volume for the carriage
Jenkins and McCarthy are in on the act
The alcohol is successfully finished as Luton approaches
This is the doorway into which Kane was famously sick on our Christmas 2005 visit to Luton

Potter outside the Burger King in which he failed to order a Whopper from once
These temporary toilets for builders were handy when you have a bladder like Rumble
The police's only comment on the situation was that "he could have at least shut the door." This was bizarre given the amount of toilet roll Rumble was throwing out of the portaloo
Job done
The White House is our pub of choice in Luton
Despite the fact that it was designated home fans only

Rumble covers up his face so as to not be recognised
Wright and McCarthy enjoy the scenery
Potter is unhappy as there is no available chair
Rumble is soon making his moves on these local Luton ladies
Potter is double parked, and celebrates with a somewhat retarded look
Martin Wright, now a resident of Luton, soon arrives to enjoy a pint
Another excellent example of street urination
The executive box stand
The stand behind the goal
The excellent mish mash of a main stand
McCarthy looks forward to the game ahead
The teams line up to shake hands with each other prior to kick off
Wetherspoons Man was once again present, and this time next to McCarthy
The team go into the pre-game huddle

Kuipers was back in goal for the Albion
Luton take an early lead

Its 1-1 at half time, as McCarthy pulls the Bruce
The face of a delighted Chris Clayton appears over the masses
This banner was in reference to Luton's somewhat ludicrous 30 points deduction
The game heads towards its end
1-1 is the full time score
The Luton team gather ahead of the penalty shoot out
The penalties are about to begin
Both teams huddle, as Luton go onto take the victory in the shoot out
The Luton fans celebrate with an old school pitch invasion
And soon make their way over to confront the Brighton support
The train journey home is complimented by these Polish beers, courtersy of a visit to Martin's flat before leaving
Wright takes up a position in the money collecting position of the toilets at St Pancras International
The day ends with rebellion, and a blatant breaking of Boris Johnson's no alcohol on public transport law

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