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Post by cruiser on Jun 10, 2021 10:23:58 GMT
Hello,
Long time Luton fan here, hoping that somebody may be able to help to settle a long standing arguement I have with the Luton Club Historian.
On 25th April 1969 Luton played Stockport at Kenilworth Road. Somebody in the crowd blew a whistle and a Luton defender, thinking a free kick had been awarded, caught the ball above his head thereby conceding a penalty from which Stockport scored. Local Luton press reports identified the culprit as Luton defender John Moore. I have maintained that it was actually Keith Allen who is well known to both clubs.
I know that this is an impossibly long shot, but can anybody remember the game or ewho actually handled the ball that night?
Good luck for the future - proper football club.
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Post by hatter_in_macc on Jun 10, 2021 12:46:08 GMT
Hello, mate - and well done to your Hatters on a great campaign. Back as an established presence in the Championship, where you should be.  I'm too young to remember Keith Allen - although one or two of our number may be able to recall what happened at the time. For what it's worth, Wikipedia is on your side about this: He is particularly remembered by fans of both Luton and Stockport for giving away a penalty at Kenilworth Road when the two clubs met in a Football League Division 3 match on 25/04/1969. A fan in the crowd blew a whistle and Allen, thinking that play had been stopped, caught the ball. |
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Post by gazz on Jun 10, 2021 19:09:48 GMT
I have a feeling that Lennie or Archie may be able to shed some light on this one, mate.
I agree with Maccy, though, the other Hatters are back where they belong and hopefully we will be back in the FL ourselves in a fortnight's time!
Also, many thanks for your kind words about County, and best of luck back in the Championship next season!
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Post by countyfan on Jun 11, 2021 8:36:20 GMT
Back in 1969 I was 10 years away from entering this world, But I was still planning my p*ss up for my 18th birthday then!!!  Sorry I can't be of assistance on this occasion but all I can say about Keith Allen is that I love his Vindaloo song and will be singing it loads over the next few weeks!  |
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Post by gazz on Jun 11, 2021 9:51:11 GMT
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Post by bringbacklenwhite on Jun 11, 2021 12:31:36 GMT
Sorry, Gazza, I have no recall of the incident at all.
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Post by gazz on Jun 11, 2021 13:54:53 GMT
No worries, Lennie. Maybe archie can help, or maybe hedgegrower can find out for us via his various co-op contacts? |
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Post by hatter_in_macc on Jun 11, 2021 14:58:49 GMT
Good shouts there, Gazz. |
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Post by bringbacklenwhite on Jun 11, 2021 20:23:33 GMT
By 1969 I had discovered girls and County were pushed onto the back burner !!
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Post by hermannsays on Jun 12, 2021 9:38:11 GMT
By 1969 I had discovered girls and County were pushed onto the back burner !! *covers Mini-Herm's eyes* |
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Post by hermannsays on Jun 12, 2021 9:40:15 GMT
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Post by gazz on Jun 12, 2021 11:50:11 GMT
Good idea, H!
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Post by archie on Jun 12, 2021 15:19:39 GMT
I'm afraid that I too have no memory of the match. I suppose it's possible that old local newspaper articles might exist (I think it was the Advertiser in those days) but they probably sourced them from Luton's local press.
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