1982-83: Luton Town v Manchester United

[@zzzaaa0990]

Luton had a really decent team acquitted themselves admirably in their first season in the top flight. Won a lot of admirers for their attacking style of play

[@motormouthalmighty]

Luton,so good as second Division champions 1981-2.a few teams scored five or so at Luton,when they went up.became a fantastic side for three seasons(1984-7).what a time!

[@darren2514fv]

There were 3 commentators at this game Brian Moore for LWT, Gerry Harrison for Anglia and Martin Tyler for Granada

[@JasonC1782]

Was Luton in both LWT and Anglia's catchment areas then?

[@mrkipling2201]

Crazy when you think about it!!

[@markbunn4376]

@@JasonC1782 Yes, many houses in Luton had 2 aerials to pick up both LWT & Anglia

[@mohdazmi10]

Ashley Grimes later played for Luton Town, he was one of MU underrated players in the 80s even during the 1982/83 season when Steve Coppell was in and out of the side due to his later career-ending knee injury.

[@scherben8870]

He wasn't anywhere near good enough for United. Luton were ideal for his limited ability.

[@bigbadjohn07]

He was shit.

[@digeme69]

I've been going through as many 1982/83 season games I can find on YT as ITV don't seem to want to show this season after they started showing archive matches during covid. Also watched any MOTD form this period. I wonder if the current Luton side will be good enough to stay in the premier league? A bit unlucky losing 4-3 to Arsenal the other night.

[@steveo7165]

Luton defender Kirk Stevens was an even better Snooker player😃

[@journeybymoonlight3216]

Brian Horton had great legs.

[@scherben8870]

David Pleat was uncomplimentary about Frank Stapleton and Robbo after this match.

[@mrkipling2201]

scherben that image of pleat running on the pitch at Maine road in his lovely brown suit at the end of the 82/83 season is priceless!! I’m sure robbo and Stapleton were laughing when they saw that!!

[@scherben8870]

@@mrkipling2201 Along with us all. :)