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League leaves Luton in administration limbo



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Published Date: 23 July 2008
Club also reveal they have reached an agreement to release midfielder Steve Robinson


Hatters were last night still waiting to exit administration despite agreeing to the Football League's stringent terms on Friday.

Town were left with no option but to accept their terms and could not even contemplate dropping into the Blue Square Premier, as they do not accept clubs in administration.

LTFC2020 director Stephen Browne though was confident that they would soon be out of administration, but admitted that the wait has allowed them to prioritise player movement and importantly contact executive club member.

"We are still sticking with the seven to 10 days. Part of what we've got is waiting for the Football League to do stuff. I'm not happy about it (the League's terms), but we had no choice. If we want to play professional football next season we have to play by their conditions.

"The alternative would be starting at the bottom of the football pyramid structure which is seven to eight leagues below the Conference."

Manager Mick Harford revealed the club have reached an agreement with veteran midfielder Steve Robinson to move on and are also trying to agree terms with Zac Barrett and Alan Goodall.

Browne added: "Steve Robinson will be moving on. I gave him a warm handshake and thanked him.

"Some supporters have been a little bit unfair on him. He has been a very good servant to the club."

Luton South MP Margaret Moran, meanwhile, is demanding an inquiry into Luton's 30-point deduction and why Town's new owners will have to foot the bill for the previous owners' mistakes.

She is also asking why the FA did not impose a points penalty on West Ham when they were in a similar situation and is looking for a collective remit from the League and the FA that will not allow them to kill off small town football clubs.

Following her meeting on Monday with the head of the FA, Lord Triesman, she has persuaded both him and Andy Burnham, the Minister for Sport, to visit the club during the forthcoming season as a mark of support for the club's future.

Moran added: "Why are the powers that be in football penalising the fans and not the real culprits who get off free? The penalty was too harsh and I am determined to get to the bottom of it.

"This can't keep happening to small town clubs like Luton who deserve better. I am here for our team every step of the way."

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  • Last Updated: 23 July 2008 5:08 PM
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  • Location: Luton
 
 
  

 
 


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