One-on-One: Luton Town Fan Interview

Continuing our new pre-match feature, John Lee talks to Luton Town fan Robin Hudson ahead of Tranmere's home game against his side.....

JL:  Tranmere Rovers, what do you know about us?

RH:  Friday night football, Ian Muir, Saint 'n' Greavsie love in, Ryan Taylor taking pens when he shouldn't! Most liked club on Merseyside!

JL:  A great answer! Do any Tranmere players from over the years stick in your memory?

RH:  Iain Hume was always decent. Muir was the Friday night Pele! Stephen O'Leary was better for you than for Luton too!

JL: You have yo-yoed around the football league over the years. How have you found League 2 compared to the others?

RL:  It's just a relief to be out of non league! That was the toughest ever. League 2 has got some good talent. We've been caught short recently.

JL:  Remarkably, you are on a seven game losing streak and only won one of your last ten. You seemed a shoe in for the Top 7. What happened!?

RL:  Key players out lead to too many changes in personnel and formations. Cullen's failed transfer was pure poison to the squads spirit.

JL:  Is this Mark Cullen? What's the story there?

RL:  Wanted by Peterborough which turned his head. Then Fergie got sacked. Made a pathetic apology, clearly done as he had no new club. Made no effort since.

JL:  John Still must be under some pressure. Any chance of him being sacked at this point?

RL:  No. We've learnt the hard way that doesn't work. Definitely pressure after the poor run but it is far too early to sack him.

JL:  Despite this, you are just three points off the play offs. Think you can make it this season?

RL:  It's possible but we would need a huge turnaround. There are too many form teams around us. Plus we look a patch on what we should right now.

JL:  Which players makes you tick at the moment? Anyone we should we be looking out for?

RL:  Harriman at right back has been decent consistently and Smith is a standout. So many others are off form or half fit. Normally I'd have a big list!

JL:  You once had Enoch Showumni. I always liked him at Tranmere. Any memories from his time at Kenilworth Road?

RL:  He was amazing! Scored an incredible hatrick once, burning down the wings & cutting in to score! He even had a fans website 'Enoch's Army'!

JL:  You also had George Donnelly. Was he as incompetent then as he is now?

RL:  Yes!  Just looked overweight and out of his depth. Kind of surprised to hear he's still making a living as a player... Hard luck!

JL:  In general, do you perform well away from home and how have you coped with those in the relegation fight?

RL:  Not well really and especially of late. Those in a fight normally come out scrapping - I expect you will be the same. Perfect time to play us.

JL:  I hope you are right! On that not, prediction for Monday?

RL:  1-1. Which will be a point on the road to recovery. And I hope you guys avoid the non league. It's a dark and lonely place...

JL:  Finally, a prediction for where both clubs will finish and, although you have kind of answered it already, would you like to see Tranmere survive?

RL: Of course - You have the history to justify staying in the League.  I'd love to see York go down! Horrible little club. For us, play offs, maybe.

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Thanks to Robin Hudson (@RobinHudson1976) for taking part. Some great answers and a nice little insight into Luton Town ahead of our game on Monday.