Luton Draws Motivation from Alternative Premier League Table in Relegation Battle
In the midst of a fierce relegation battle, Luton Town Football Club has found a unique source of motivation: an alternative Premier League table. This unconventional approach has helped the team stay focused and determined to secure their position in the top flight.
Currently sitting just above the drop zone by a single point, Luton Town understands the importance of every match. However, according to their alternative table, they are actually in the relegation zone. This discrepancy arises due to Everton’s 10-point deduction earlier in the season.
Everton, who are currently placed 18th in the Premier League, would comfortably sit in 12th place if their points deduction was not taken into account. This adjustment would push Luton Town into the relegation zone. The club’s CEO, Gary Sweet, shed light on their unique approach, revealing that the alternative league tables are prominently displayed at their head office and training ground.
“We want to stay up without anybody getting any points deducted. We’ve got a league table both at our head office and at our training ground that takes all points [deductions] away,” Sweet explained. The purpose of this alternative table is to remind the players and staff that their fate is still in their hands. It serves as a constant reminder of the need to perform at their best in every match.
The motivation behind this approach is clear – Luton Town wants to survive based on their own merit. They don’t want to rely on other teams’ misfortunes or violations of the rules. Sweet emphasized this sentiment, stating, “In an ideal world, certainly no supporter and we as a football club, don’t want to see any other football club docked points because ideally we really don’t want to see football clubs break the rules.”
As Luton Town prepares for their upcoming match against Manchester United, the significance of their current position is not lost on the club’s CEO. The fact that they will be hosting one of the biggest clubs in English football at their home ground, Kenilworth Road, is a dream come true for their supporters.
“This is exactly what all our supporters have been dreaming of for years and I think a lot of our supporters would probably have never thought there would be a day when they’d see Man United coming here, coming to Kenilworth Road in anything but a cup draw,” Sweet expressed. Despite the vast difference in scale, turnover, and size between Luton Town and Manchester United, Sweet believes that on the pitch, they are equals.
“When we cross that white line, we are peers,” Sweet declared. This mentality will undoubtedly fuel Luton Town’s determination to secure a positive result against Manchester United and continue their fight for survival in the Premier League.
In conclusion, Luton Town’s use of an alternative Premier League table has provided them with the motivation they need to face the challenges of the relegation battle. By removing points deductions from the equation, the club aims to survive based on their own performance rather than relying on external factors. With their upcoming match against Manchester United on the horizon, Luton Town is more determined than ever to secure their position in the top flight and prove themselves as equals on the pitch.