Huddersfield Town 1, Luton Town 1

Feb 7 2005 By The Huddersfield Daily Examiner

HOW THEY RATED:

Paul Rachubka Really didn't have much to do as Luton's goal was their only shot on target. Commanded his box pretty well Rating: 7/10

David Mirfin Started at right-back for the first time in his career and only disappointed that he didn't clear before Brkovic scored for Luton Rating: 7/10

Rob Edwards Had trouble marking the elusive Foley at times. Sacrificed to allow an extra striker in the closing stages Rating: 6/10

Nathan Clarke Returned excellently to the centre of defence. Looked good on the ball and his long throw also helped create pressure Rating: 8/10

Efe Sodje Battled through despite an injury and had a real tussle with Howard, who was booked for his persistent fouling Rating: 7/10

Adnan Ahmed Full debut in a big game and he didn't let anyone down. Worked hard. Brought off to give Fowler a go at the end Rating: 6/10

Chris Brandon Some neat bits of skill wide right but not as effective as he has been in previous games and eventually subbed Rating: 6/10

Jon Worthington Grafted superbly in the middle and a contender for the top mark. Gave the grisly Nicholls a good run for his money. Played well Rating: 8/10

Danny Schofield Showed some terrific touches on his return to the left flank but, like the rest, found it harder going in the second half Rating: 7/10

Andy Booth Didn't miss a trick in the first half and won loads in the air in the second. Made Beckett's goal with a lovely flick. Rating: 9/10

Luke Beckett Fantastic run and finish to earn the point with his fifth goal in three matches. Seemed to link well with Boothy Rating: 8/10

SPOTLIGHT ON THE REF:

SUFFOLK referee Mike Thorpe was described by Luton manager Mike Newell as 'incompetent' in his post-match press conference. Newell may well get into trouble for his comments, but he pretty much summed up the feelings of the whole crowd.

Thorpe wasn't helped by some strange decisions from both his assistants, but he really did seem to lose complete focus in the closing stages of the match. He stopped play for next to nothing at times and he was fortunate to avoid a major incident as tempers flared

Luton Town: Beresford, Foley, Davis, Davies, Perrett, Keane, Nicholls, Robinson, Brkovic (Neilsen 90), Vine (Andrew 90), Howard. Subs not used: Seremet, Holmes, Showumni.