Hatters matters... a word from the editor

THE proverbial has hit the fan and now we’re left to worry about what on earth the fall-out is going to be. The FA has issued 55 charges in relation to player deals at Hatters and the club has until next Friday to formulate a response.

Most worrying is the fact that a whole heap of charges are against the club, not just former employees. So it looks like supporters could bear the brunt of any punishment, with a possible massive points deduction (which would see their team plummet to the foot of the table) a real threat.

Whatever the outcome, though, anyone embroiled in this sorry mess should be banned from future involvement in football if they’re found guilty. You’d hope that anyloss of points would focus players’ minds rather than send them into their shells.



It would certainly put added pressure on boss Kevin Blackwell to sort out the appalling away form. With Christmas coming fast, what hope have we of hearing a Hatters rendition of that winning away Jingle Bells song this year?

On a positive note, at least a couple of loan faces have been added to the squad to help turn things around.

These include Chelsea youngster Anthony Grant who looks like he could be the new Kevin Nicholls? I say that, not because I’ve ever seen him play, but because of his record while at Wycombe last season.

He managed to pick up 15 yellows and two red cards in 40-odd appearances. I’m sure most were down to inept refereeing, though...

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