3 wins from 3 games? 

Sensational, amazing, outstanding, dominant. All words not really used to describe Luton's three wins - but there are signs that a little bit of confidence is creeping in. 8 goals for a start in 3 games is much better - with a mini league starting to form between Wells, Yates and Fanne - and Kodua continuing to make a mark by scoring important late goals.  

An away win at Northampton defied the predictions and it was followed soon after by a customary dispatching of a Premier League (remember them?)'s U21 side. I can't remember if we entered the Vertu Trophy with an U21 side, but most of the results seem to make the inclusion of the youngsters into the competition pretty much a waste of time. But bouncing back from losing to Cambridge with a win sees us through to the last 16. Who knows, maybe a trophy run is on the cards this season? The game against Brighton was also notable for a goal by Finley Evans, at 16 years and 271 days old - he replaces Ricky Hill as LTFC's youngest senior scorer. 

Onto the "magic of the" FA cup - played on Halloween which went from the spooktacular to a nightmare. Luton Town doing Luton Town things by proceeding to throw away a 3 goal lead to Robbie Savage's Non-league side, in the Reflo Kit derby - only for Kodua to break the hearts of the plucky minnows with a winner in stoppage time. Maybe that is the difference now - it was a game we would have lost under Bloomers, but Jack couldn't hide his disappointment at the 2nd half performance as the winner went in.  This may just be highlighting his managerial naivety or maybe it shows the players that the display on pitch just wasn't good enough. 

There just wasn't the same fight that was being shown by the opponents - and it is that sort of spirit that can make a difference. It was a good FA cup tie for the neutral - but don't get me started on replays being scrapped, let alone semi-finals at Wembley. The game also demonstrated that the defence is a long way from being secure. Mengi and Naismith both making costly errors and Bramall not always showing the right positioning required. Christ Makosso looks to have been consigned to bench warmer now - but Lonwijk's defending does look suspect ("just clear it properly!") - maybe it has been a chance to see more of the squad and make informed opinions?!

Still - it IS 3 wins from 3. It's also encouraging that decent players are beginning to return from injury - with Jones and Odiffin getting more minutes and Al Hamadi making his debut.

 A trip to the Top Hat making Hatters awaits next Saturday - which, looking at the table, looks like a test too far for the team, given the defensive frailties - but getting something from the game would be good for momentum. Come on You Hatters!