Dave Jones sends his side out onto the pitch at Kenilworth Road tonight hoping they can carry on where they left off against Stoke at the weekend. Teams above us have games in hand, draws won?t do now, this is another must win game.
Vital Quotes:
Dave Jones
‘It gives me another player for the squad (Koumas), I’ve now got 18 players who can travel. It gives me another player and an important one because of the size of the squad.
I’ve said all along we’re not a one-man team, but people don’t believe you as, because of Jason’s quality, they get carried away.
‘But to give him opportunities, to give him the time on the ball, other players have to do their own jobs and sometimes Jason’s responsibilities as well. But that’s the make-up of the team.’
Luton Team News:
Luton have a few problems ahead of tonight?s clash. Chris Coyne will miss the game because of a knee problem, so will David Bell who has the same complaint.
Marlon Beresford would have missed the game through suspension after getting sent off on Saturday but has won an appeal and now plays.
Keith Keane is on international duty and other absentees could be Paul Underwood, Warren Feeney and Paul Hughes.
Player to watch: Steve Howard
Top scorer who hasn?t scored for three games so is due a goal.
Cardiff Team News:
Midfielder Jason Koumas makes his return from suspension tonight, he missed the game with Stoke.
Steve Thompson (finger) is still out as is Glen Loovens (hamstring) and Paul Parry (knee)
Eyes will be on Jones to see if he goes with two up front or just the one, playing one would cost Guylain N’Dumbu-N’Sungu his place in the side.
Player to watch: Cameron Jerome
Must want to celebrate his call up to the League U 21 squad with a goal.
Match Facts & Stats
Luton Town’s last six home games is not that good for a side with play off hopes, they have won two and lost four. In that time 13 goals have been scored by the Hatters while at the other end they have shipped in the same number.
The Bluebirds last six away games has seen them again win two and lose four, but we have only managed to score 5 while conceding ten.
Ref Watch:
A Woolmer from Northamptonshire
Woolmer has taken charge of 30 games so far this season, he has shown an amazing 99 yellow cards and nine red in that time.
Match Prediction:
1-0 Cardiff
Next Fixtures:
League Championship Cardiff vs Hull City 18-02-2006
League Championship Watford vs Cardiff 25-02-2006
