Edwards on 'cup run' dream, 'confident' Bolton and Townsend extension
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Luton Town manager Rob Edwards has been speaking to the media before his side's FA Cup third-round tie against Bolton Wanderers on Sunday.
Here are the main lines from his news conference:
Edwards doesn't have many fond memories of the FA Cup as a player: "Unfortunately I've never really had the cup run, so it's on the to-do list." The Hatters boss added that he believes the Hatters have enough squad depth to cope with a cup run this season.
In terms of injuries, the game comes "too soon" for defenders Dan Potts and Reece Burke, who are both back in full training but not up to match fitness just yet.
Luton aren't looking to rest any players for the game, with Edwards stating: "It's the most important game for us right now, so I'll pick the team with that in mind really. I think we've got around 16 to 18 outfield players that can start and are genuine starters for us."
On opponents Bolton Wanderers, who are pushing for promotion from League One: "They are capable of an upset. I know Ian Evatt [Bolton manager] really well, he's a former team-mate of mine. He's done a brilliant job, he's been building that club for a number of years, he's deserved that time."
He added: "They came close to promotion again last year. So they are a really dangerous team, a confident team, they are in good form. It will be a very, very difficult game."
The club is "delighted" to be able to make Andros Townsend's contract more long-term, with Edwards saying: "He's got some determination. He's very driven, he's really focused, he's worked tirelessly on himself to make sure he's in the best condition possible to perform really well."
