Edwards: It all points to total chaos

ROB EDWARDS has admitted that Luton’s only lifeline to beat relegation could be points docked from their rivals.

The Hatters boss said: “We’d take it, of course we would. But I don’t think anyone likes to see it. I’ve got to say that.

“I don’t want to be the club who stayed up because of points deductions.”

Edwards, who takes his injury-hit team to Tottenham today, also urged the Premier League to avoid a “mental” scenario where relegation is not decided until after the season ends on May 19.

Luton are one point and one place above the drop zone thanks to Nottingham Forest’s four-point deduction this month.

Everton, three points ahead of Luton after being docked six points, have been hammered along with Forest for breaking financial rules.

And there could be a fresh punishment for the Toffees next week. The verdict on their second alleged breach of regulations will be known by Thursday.

Forest have appealed their punishment, Everton could appeal against any second punishment and Edwards (below) fears the saga could drag on. He said: “Every club wants clarity as soon as possible so everyone knows where they stand. The hardest bit will be if it’s still going on after the final whistle on the last day of the season.

“Nobody wants that – hopefully we’ll have a celebration, with us knowing we’re staying up. To have to wait four or five days without knowing your fate will be very, very difficult.” Luton forward Andros Townsend (inset) blasted the points deductions earlier this week, saying it made a “mockery” of the Premier League.

But Edwards said: “There are rules and everyone must adhere to them. There is that side of it.”

There is still anger at Luton over the 30-point deduction in 2008-09 that condemned them to non-League football.

“That’s a sore spot at this club. But the best thing we can do is remove ourselves from the conversation by getting enough points,” said Edwards.

That is a big ask at Tottenham today, with Luton missing 10 first-teamers. Speedy winger Chiedozie Ogbene is the latest casualty after suffering hamstring damage with the Republic of Ireland.

While the Hatters attack has outscored eight Premier sides, including Manchester United, the concern is the leaky backline, which has been missing Amari’i Bell, Gabe Osho, Mads Andersen and Tom Lockyer.

But Edwards hailed his Belgian keeper Thomas Kaminski, who made his full international debut against Ireland last Saturday.

Edwards added: “He was really proud of that moment. He deserved it – he’s kept us in games and made some huge saves at big moments.”