It's back.... Nobby's Notebook - Luton Town ✍️📖👍

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Hi Sportsfans phew, after 5 long weeks my Notebook post is back. 👍

I've had numerous posters contact me saying they've been experiencing withdrawal symptoms 🤣

A Matt Crooks stoppage time winner rounded off an enjoyable but very cold afternoon at the Riverside. Despite the baltic temperatures a great attendence of over 23k watched this one 👍

Luton were combative and physical, Jones was on the end of most of the 'rough stuff' and The Hatters quite rightly had No.29 Amari Bell sent off for one cynical foul too many.

Neil Warnock target No.17 Pelly Mpanzu started in midfield and did OK while No. 18 Jordan Clark brought the game to life when he beat three players in midfield before firing left-footed into the bottom corner for a fine individual goal.
Jack Grealish lookalike No.7 Harry Cornick was introduced with 25 minutes to go and struggled to get involved.

The 2 upfront were a handful No.9 Carlton Morris has 8 goals and 4 assists this season.
But my Notebook choice AGAIN and for the second season running is No.11 Elijah Adebeyo

This lad looks the part, still only 24 he's powerful, quick and can hold the ball up. Took the ball off Howson in the first half with one shuddering challenge as Luton countered.

If Carrick wants to play with a target man then Adebayo fits the bill, in a better team I'm confident he would score a hatful. Would I have swapped Forss for Adebayo on the day ? Yes I probably would 👍

The 6'4 striker, age 24 has scored 24 times in 79 Luton apps. Another from Fulham's academy, he was released following loans at Cheltenham, Swindon and Stevenage Joined Walsall in 2019 scoring 18 in 55 apps. Transferred to Luton in Feb 21 and looks a good prospect. Can also play at centre half.
He's in the Notebook.... AGAIN ✍️📖

****Merry Christmas to all Notebook followers, we go again on Boxing Day 👍 🎄⛄

Please find my life's work detailed below...

2022/23
Luton Town - Elijah Adebeyo
Bristol City -Max O'Leary GK
Huddersfield Town - Sorba Thomas
Blackburn Rovers - Adam Wharton
Birmingham City - Tahith Chong
Rotherham United - Cohen Bramall
Cardiff City - Jack Simpson
Sunderland - Ellis Simms
Swansea - Joel Piroe
WBA - Dara O'Shea
Sheff United - Anel Ahmedhodzic

2021/22
Bristol City - Alex Scott
QPR - Chris Willock
Blackburn - Sam Gallagher
Blackpool - Shayne Lavery
Sheff Utd - Morgan Gibbs-White (now at Forest)
Peterborough - Siriki Dembele (now at Bournemouth)
Barnsley - Bradley Collins. GK
Birmingham - Riley McGree (now at Boro)
Millwall - Daniel Ballard (now at Sunderland)
Preston - Daniel Johnson
Swansea - Ryan Manning
Bournemouth - Mark Travers GK
Forest - Brennan Johnson
Reading - Andy Rinomata (Now at Cardiff)
Coventry - Viktor Gyokeres
Derby - Festy Ebosele (Now at Udinese)
West Brom - Grady Diangana
Luton Town - Elijah Adebeyo
Fulham - Aleksandar Mitrovic
Hull City - Jacob Greaves
Huddersfield Town - Lewis O'Brien (now at Forest)
Cardiff City - Rubin Colwill
Stoke City - Nick Powell
 
I thought Adebayo and Carlton Morris were a handful and a good pairing .
In midfield Alan Campbell and Clark were very good , and the game swung when they surprisingly took all 4 off .
I was also impressed with ball playing
CH Tom Lockyer .
MOM was Clark for me .
 
Simply red said:
I thought Adebayo and Carlton Morris were a handful and a good pairing .
In midfield Alan Campbell and Clark were very good , and the game swung when they surprisingly took all 4 off .
I was also impressed with ball playing
CH Tom Lockyer .
MOM was Clark for me .
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Thanks Simply red, Clark did well and scored a good goal, he was next best for me but he's 29 and somewhat of a lower league journeyman. But what does that matter I guess, he played well.
I like Adebayo though, I'm sure a bigger side will take a punt on him before long 👍
 
Can't wait for next season's notebook.

Man City - Erling Haaland
Liverpool - Jude Bellingham
Arsenal - Bukayo Saka
Tottenham - Harry Kane
West Ham - Declan Rice
Man Utd - Marcus Rashford

etc. etc.
 
BoroFur said:
Can't wait for next season's notebook.

Man City - Erling Haaland
Liverpool - Jude Bellingham
Arsenal - Bukayo Saka
Tottenham - Harry Kane
West Ham - Declan Rice
Man Utd - Marcus Rashford

etc. etc.
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I think if we get promoted I would retire the Notebook, my work would be complete 👍✍️📖
 
Nobby_Barnes said:
I think if we get promoted I would retire the Notebook, my work would be complete 👍✍️📖
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The notebook might be forced to 'retire' after that 'incident' Nobby. I didn't want to press charges, but the whole thing is out of my hands now. I can't do anything about it. If I was your notebook I'd be looking in to leaving the country before it really hits the fan.
 
Nobby_Barnes said:
Thanks Simply red, Clark did well and scored a good goal, he was next best for me but he's 29 and somewhat of a lower league journeyman. But what does that matter I guess, he played well.
I like Adebayo though, I'm sure a bigger side will take a punt on him before long 👍
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Some good performances from those mentioned , and agreed, Clark is 29 so not what we need. Campbell on the other hand is 24 , and could suit.
I have been putting Adebayo on my lists for a while now , and agree that he could be a perfect foil for Akpom, who we need to sign a new contract ASAP .
Campbell , ( Josh or Alan or both ) Ryan Manning , Ettiene Camara , Sorba Thomas and Adebayo / Ross Stewart ,and we would be a very good squad. Those would be my choices this window
 
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Alexander Supertramp said:
Knew you’d go with that big lump up top 😂


Would have been a nailed on Warnock transfer target, but thankfully Carrick is playing a better style of football
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In my opinion you need a big man up front to get out of this league for when the going gets tough...

Neil knew this and wanted Keiffer Moore as has been well documented....I don't think Forss is the answer as a central striker ....Do you ??
 
I think the best foil for Chuba is someone with the pace and energy to constantly run in behind and create space for him. Forss is the best we have at the moment.


I don’t think Carrick would want a static target man type like Moore, he wants to play through Chuba in the 10 position, not play off a big target man up top
 
Simply red said:
Some good performances from those mentioned , and agreed, Clark is 29 so not what we need. Campbell on the other hand is 24 , and could suit.
I have been putting Adebayo on my lists for a while now , and agree that he could be a perfect foil for Akpom, who we need to sign a new contract ASAP .
Campbell , ( Josh or Alan or both ) Ryan Manning , Ettiene Camara , Sorba Thomas and Adebayo and we would be a very good squad. Those would be my choices this window
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Ryan Manning and Sorba Thomas are both from my Notebook of course, Sorba Thomas was excellent when we played Huddersfield and crucially can deliver a set piece. He might be tempted to leave a bottom of the league side in January but would cost some money..

Siriki Dembele is another who would be within our reach, he's not playing for Bournemouth and could be available, possibly on loan...
 
Alexander Supertramp said:
I think the best foil for Chuba is someone with the pace and energy to constantly run in behind and create space for him. Forss is the best we have at the moment.


I don’t think Carrick would want a static target man type like Moore, he wants to play through Chuba in the 10 position, not play off a big target man up top
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You could be right but Adebayo is mobile and could play that role aswell as offering an outlet when under the cosh....
We might be wishing we had a player that can mix it up like that in our next fixture 👍
 
Angus said:
Thought we coped with Adebayo comfortably. Their captain the no 4 was their best player on Saturday.
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Thanks for the opinion Angus.
Remember the Luton central defence was beaten by Chuba in the air for our first and then again with the header that set up Crooks for the winner... 👍
 
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