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Luton star sent off SECONDS after coming on in moment of madness as fans fume ‘get out of my club’


LUTON fans were left furious after substitute Liam Walsh was sent off just seconds after coming on against Oxford.

Walsh, 27, arrived on a free transfer in August having left Swansea at the end of last season.

Liam Walsh enters the pitch in the 77th minute against OxfordCredit: X/ itvfootball
Liam Walsh flies into a horror tackle 36 seconds after coming onCredit: X/ itvfootball
Liam Walsh’s challenge left Siriki Dembele down in a heapCredit: Rex
Walsh was shown a straight red card by referee James BellCredit: Rex

Last night he replaced former Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba in the 76th minute, after Luton had surrendered a 2-0 lead at Kenilworth Road.

Moments later things went from bad to worse for Rob Edwards’ side.

Just seconds after being introduced, Walsh lunged in on Oxford substitute Siriki Dembele.

Referee James Bell was given no option but to produce a red card.

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The match went on to finish 2-2, leaving Luton 18th with just two wins from eight games.

After the contest, Edwards told the BBC of Walsh’s red: “It’s probably some frustration at not starting or whatever it is.

“The rush of blood can happen. No complaints. We probably looked better when we had 10 men, which is credit to the players.”

Jordan Clark had given Luton the lead on 10 minutes after an Oxford defender had been pick-pocketed on the edge of his own penalty area.

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Tom Krauss then doubled the Hatters’ lead on 37 minutes with a smart finish.

Oxford ace Tyler Goodrham gave his side a lifeline on the stroke of half-time with a magnificent curling finish.

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And Ruben Rodrigues then prodded the visitors level nine minutes after the break.

The Hatters had gone into the match having been beaten 3-1 by Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle on Friday night.

And fans were left further disgruntled by Walsh’s brief cameo.

One harshly fumed: “@LutonTown get Liam Walsh out of my club.”

While a second called it the: “World’s worst cameo.”

A third joked: “Solid cameo for Liam Walsh tonight for Luton…”

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And another blasted: “Liam Walsh should be deducted a week’s wages. Disgraceful.”

Luton return to action against unbeaten Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday, with Walsh set to miss out through suspension.

The midfielder trudged off the pitch just seconds after coming onCredit: Getty
Rob Edwards’ side surrendered a 2-0 lead at homeCredit: Rex


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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