Paul KennedyIt was great to see the celebrations in Luton this week after their football team gained promotion to the Premier League. For those of you of a certain age, you’ll know that Luton Town, nicknamed ‘The Hatters’ because of the town’s historical connection to the hat-making trade, played their football on an artificial pitch. Kenilworth Road, the stadium Luton call home, is unique to say the least. Luton Town Chief Executive Gary Sweet said this week: “This is real life, real football, history, tradition right here. Thankfully the pitch won’t be made of plastic, but the ground itself will make Luton Town one of the most unwelcome places for away teams to play.
