Willmott praises former club Cambridge United

LUTON Town winger Robbie Willmott felt former club Cambridge United deserved their point as they held Hatters to a goalless draw on Tuesday night, writes Mike Simmonds.

The U’s had not won at home since November 27, but held out for a deserved point and Willmott said: “I thought we dug in very well, but they played very well and give them credit.

“They’re struggling down there, but played with a lot of heart and have got some good players.

“We wanted to come here and get three points to derail Crawley, but they’ve battled and got the point they wanted.”

The home fans celebrated as if they had seen a victory at the final whistle, to the surprise of Willmott, who continued: “They thought they had won the league, I couldn’t believe it.

“Fair play to them, the fans deserve a lot of credit as they were like their 12th man.

“To play Luton is a massive game for them. They’re always going to get up for all the big games like Crawley and AFC Wimbledon.

“It’s just up to us not to concede. We got a clean sheet, it’s a good point.”

Tuesday night was the first time that the 20-year-old, who made over 100 appearances for the U’s before signing for Luton, had gone back to the Abbey.

As expected, Willmott received a number of taunts throughout, but didn’t mind the comments.

He added: “I thought I was going to get a better reception to be honest. I was here for five years so thought it would be better.

“I don’t mind though. I got a few boos and a few jeers, but I take it as they come.

“There were some little snidey comments from the crowd, but I’m big enough and old enough to not let them affect me.

“They (the fans) paid their money, they can say what they want.”

“It doesn’t bother me what they say because I’ve left and am at Luton now.

“It’s my career choice and I made the right one. I’m at a team that’s pushing for the league.

“If I’d have stayed I’d be fighting relegation, so it’s the right choice for me and Luton’s a great club.”