Luton 'not good enough for Premier League' after 'disaster' result at Bournemouth
talkSPORT's Jason Cundy branded Luton's capitulation at Bournemouth a “disaster” amid their relegation fears.
The hatters He traveled to the Cherries knowing that a win could have lifted them out of the bottom three of the Premier League.
Goals from Tahith Chong, Chiedozie Ogbene and Ross Barkley saw them take a 3-0 half-time lead, with victory seemingly assured.
However, Bournemouth They came out fighting in the second half with Antoine Semenyo's goal in the 84th minute. completing the 4-3 change.
It is a devastating outcome that could prove detrimental to Luton's hopes of survival, and Cundy believes Rob Edwards' team cannot make it in the top flight.
Speaking to Jamie O'Hara on The Sports Bar after the game, he said: “Tonight is a disaster.
“They showed that they can fight and they have shown that they can cause problems for teams. But tonight shows that unfortunately they are not good enough.”
O'Hara disagreed with him, but the former Chelsea defender replied: “You can't be 3-0 up and left with nothing!”
Luton remain in the relegation zone and will then go to Nottingham Forest, who are three points above them in 17th place.
Brentford and Everton also risk being drawn into a safety fight, but Cundy says they will be relieved to see Luton collapse.
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“Like I said, yes, there have been moments in games and there have been games where they have shown that they can fight and fight, but they are going to go down.
“Tonight is a disaster because they were in the bottom three, they were out of the bottom three on goal difference. Going to Forest at the weekend, which is important now… they're out of jail here, Forest. The Everton can't believe their luck.
“Even Brentford must be looking at that thinking, 'Oh my God', maybe (Crystal) Palace, although I doubt it, but that's a disaster, J.
“Going away from home, 3-0 up at half-time, that doesn't happen often, no matter who you are, Manchester City don't even do that.”
He added: “That's a disaster for the Luton teammate, it's a terrible result, it's the worst result they've had this season by far.”
