- Attendance
- 14,163
- Match Date
- Aug 24, 1968
Two long-range early efforts from the golden boots of £80,000 rated Bruce Rioch ends this game as a contest with bargain buy Brian Lewis pinching another before the break. Millers’ manager, Tommy Docherty, later to take charge at Aston Villa, watches Rioch with keen interest.
Luton Town Lineup
Substitutes
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United keeper Alan Hill prepares to catch the ball with Laurie Sheffield on hand in case of a slip up -
United keeper Alan Hill makes a save as Laurie Sheffield follows up -
These young supporters are jubilant as Alan Hill picks the ball out of the net following one of Bruce Rioch`s goals -
The ball is headed clear with Keith Allen and Laurie Sheffield close at hand -
Brian Lewis directs a free header towards the goal -
Graham French takes a tumble as he plays the ball inside for Bruce Rioch -
Graham French skips over Neil Hague as he attempts a tackle -
Graham French back heads the ball -
Max Dougan watches as Tony Read gathers the ball -
Bruce Rioch`s thunderbolt effort beats the despairing dive of Alan Hill for the town`s first goal -
Brian Tiler heads the ball clear away from Laurie Sheffield -
Alan Hill punches the ball clear under pressure from Laurie Sheffield -
Alan Hill can only watch as Bruce Rioch`s second long range effort brings the second goal -
Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Rotherham United (24th Aug 1968) -
Match Report: Luton Town FC vs Rotherham United (24th Aug 1968) -
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Programme: Luton Town FC vs Rotherham United (24th Aug 1968)
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