IN PICTURES: A look back over Pelly's 200 games for Luton
By Mike Simmonds
Published 3rd Apr 2019, 13:24 GMT
Updated 3rd Apr 2019, 13:27 GMT
Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu keeps the ball moving on his 200th appearance for the Hatters at Bristol Rovers on Saturday
Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu made it 200 appearances in a Luton shirt at the weekend, as the Hatters won 2-1 at Bristol Rovers.
Check out the special picture gallery below for some of Pelly's most memorable moments during his Town career.
After signing on loan from West Ham United, Mpanzu was handed his debut in the FA Trophy at Staines on November 2013, as the Hatters were held to a goalless draw.
Mpanzu was given his first league start for the Hatters in their 5-0 thumping of Alfreton Town in the Conference. Andre Gray bagged a double, with Paul Benson, Luke Guttridge and Alex Lawless on target.
After impressing in his original loan spell, Mpanzu returned on a permanent deal to the Hatters, signing on the same day as loan addition Jernade Meade.
With Luton 3-0 up and cruising against the Bulls, Mpanzu netted the first goal of his Hatters career, slamming home after being set up by Paul Benson's clever flick.
With seven minutes to go, Luton were 1-0 behind at lowly Dartford in their race for the Conference title. However, Mpanzu then belted a 25-yard stunner into the top corner, with Andre Gray's header sealing a huge win.
Mpanzu played 21 times, scoring twice, as Town ended five seasons out of the Football League by lifting the Conference title with a 4-1 win over Forest Green Rovers.
Mpanzu made his Football League debut for the Hatters during their 1-0 home defeat to AFC Wimbledon, replacing Andy Drury after 71 minutes. Matt Tubbs scoring the winner for the Dons.
Mpanzu's 50th appearance won't be in the memory books for long, substituted after 48 minutes, with Town trailing 1-0. They levelled through Josh McQuoid, only for Ryan Hall to see red as Ryan Brunt won it.
Back in the team for the first time for almost three months under new manager Nathan Jones, Mpanzu marked his return with the second goal as Luton picked up a first-ever win at Mansfield.
Against the managed who had signed him, former Town boss John Still, Mpanzu settled this League Two contest by rifling home a thunderous strike on the stroke of half time.
Appearance number 100 for Mpanzu saw Town race into a 2-0 lead before 15 minutes thanks to Danny Hylton and Luke Gambin. Ollie Palmer added a late gloss to a comfortable evening's work.
Mpanzu had to wait almost a year to celebrate his next strike for the Hatters, netting the final goal in a 4-0 demolition of Yeovil.
