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Inside Luton Town: Episode 1

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The Battle of Kennerworth Road

In March 1985, Luton hosted Millwall in the sixth round of the FA Cup. Both clubs had notorious Hüligen firms, the Bushwackers on the Millwall side and Luton's Men in Gear or M.I.G.'s. Hours before kickoff that night, there was already trouble. PUBs and news agents around the town were having windows smashed. The problems continued inside the stadium. Fans who had spilled over began to get onto the planning area. And the referee didn't hesitate. He sent the mill wall and Luton players to the touchline after 14 minutes. Mick played that day. Still trying to ship it people to safer positions in the ground

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