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Luton boss Edwards unhappy with players after Brentford defeat

Luton boss Rob Edwards was left frustrated with defeat at Brentford.

The Bees won 3-1 with Edwards frustrated with the goals conceded.

Edwards said: “I'm disappointed to lose the game, bottom line, Brentford deserved the win. The first half we defended well, we were organised, we were resolute, but we couldn't get any kind of rhythm going with the ball.

"We didn't take any of our counter-attacking opportunities and weren't able to really get any kind of control with the ball which we've been doing better recently, that's been getting us a few points and keeping us in games as you can't be just defending for the 90-plus minutes.

"At half time at nil-nil, okay we can adjust a few things better, but we lost our captain at half time in Locks. That doesn't help and neither does conceding after 49 minutes, it was always going to be an uphill task then.

“They got their tails up and it was difficult for us. The lads kept going as they always do and I've got to credit them for that. They found a way whether we deserved it or not just to be in the game in the latter stages.

"Browny's goal was a really good goal, but I felt like we gave a few early Christmas presents away in the second half. I didn't feel like they had to work too hard for all their goals, and they deserved the win, but we've gone away from giving gifts away.

"We did that in the first couple of games of the season, we did that a little bit today, but in the end we've got one out and out centre back on the pitch and that's going to be a bit difficult against a team like Brentford."

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