Luton: Matthew Barnes-Homer - an apology.

Matthew Barnes-Homer was missing from Luton's squad to face Wrexham on Saturday due to the loss of his father on Friday after a lengthy illness. Our thoughts are with Matthew and his family at this sad time.

I for one have been critical of some of Matthew's performances this season, and I trust fairly and honestly, based on what I had seen on the pitch. However, I hope I did so in a positive manner believing he would eventually settle down and get back to the form he showed with Kidderminster Harriers.

However, it goes to show that we who pontificate on the shortcomings of others can get egg on our faces when we realise that what we see in public is sometimes a small part of what may be happening in those peoples lives.

I for one hold my hands up and offer my sincere apologies to Matthew if any comment I have made has been read by him and caused any further upset at a difficult time for him.

Whilst I, personally, have never, and would never, boo or disrepect the sacred shirt of Luton Town no matter who is wearing it on the field of play, I hope that those who have done so and shouted abuse directly at Matthew this season feel thoroughly ashamed of themselves.

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