Luton Town 1-0 Newcastle United: What Edwards said

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Luton Town manager Rob Edwards speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I'm an emotional wreck at the moment, really proud of everybody. It's been a tough week for the football club, it's been the greatest challenge of my football career. No coaching badges prepare you for something like this. I've needed the support of everybody and the players have been incredible - to go and perform as they have, after last week, words fail me.

"We wanted to do it for Tom. It wasn't extra motivation, we just wanted to embody what he is about. He's brave, determined, a fighter, and I thought we showed all of those attributes today. It feels strange talking about a football match with everything that's gone on, but it's a huge win.

"We've had good performances and maybe that changed the narrative a bit. We know it's going to be a huge challenge but we're moving in the right way. I like the way we're shaping up at the moment. We were incredibly aggressive against a really good Newcastle team and we've got a good blueprint that we'll continue working hard on."

On what Tom Lockyer has said to him: "He text me and said he could feel three points coming. He's already getting bored sat at home on the sofa. I just told him to chill out and enjoy everyone looking after him."

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