'Loan move for Giles could be best for both parties'

Geoff Doyle, BBC Three Counties Radio

Luton will have returned from their winter warm-weather training in Dubai fresh and relaxed before their trip to Everton on Saturday in the FA Cup fourth round.

The Hatters will take just short of 3,000 supporters up to Goodison Park and will hope to repeat what they did to the Toffees in the Premier League in September. That was Luton's first win in the Premier League - those who were there will not forget the experience.

With a bigger away following given it is the cup, it is a great opportunity for supporters to get to watch Luton on their travels and so that is likely to generate a cracking atmosphere in Merseyside.

The rest since the third-round replay win at Bolton will have done Rob Edwards’ side plenty of good. The squad is in fine nick and only Marvellous Nakamba is on the long-term injury list.

Meanwhile, speculation continues to link Ryan Giles away from the club with Hull City the latest reportedly interested in a loan move for the left wing-back.

With all the success stories of the summer signings Luton made last year, Giles is one that has not quite worked out.

He has been unlucky in the sense that Alfie Doughty's form has been simply sensational, but even when it has appeared he would likely to get his chance due to suspension or injury, Edwards has tended to favour an alternative option, suggesting Giles does not quite fit into his system.

As you can imagine, it has not helped Giles’ confidence and a loan move away might be best for both parties. The full-back's best asset is his attacking prowess, and perhaps defensively Edwards has his reservations.

If he does go, Luton will be lacking a bit in that area of the pitch on both sides so might have to make a late January transfer move.

Everton v Luton on BBC Three Counties Radio and Online (UK-only) on Saturday.