LUTON TOWN - WEDNESDAY 28/12/2005

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Christmas matches are always ones that throw up interesting local games. This time it was an evening trip to the rusty and ancient Kenilworth Road. Luton had been doing surprisingly well in the league following their promotion from League One, and they faced a Brighton side in their best run of form for 9 months, after winning back-to-back games. With no Tom Witham, Mark Potter made his Crocs on Tour debut alongside McCarthy and Kane on the trip to Luton, which made up phase 2 of McCarthy and Kane's 36 hour drinkathon

At the end of phase one of the 36 hour drinkathon, both men made themselves sick to allow for maximum drinking the next day. On Wednesday morning, we revisit the vomit. Neil's was black and consisted of carrot While McCarthy was distinctly less in volume, but was a rather luried yellow colour, possibly due to the large amount of cheesy spicy wedges he consumed during the evening
A whole wedge is viewable in this one, a feat of which McCarthy was extremely proud In The Burrell Arms, Haywards Heath before catching the train, and Kane struts his stuff on the pool table
He takes on Andy Rumble Kane and McCarthy await the train at Haywards Heath

Potter looks forward to the journey ahead Three bags full of beer would be more than enough for the journey ahead
Kane and Potter on the train - Mark drinking! A sight not often seen before McCarthy enjoys some Strongbow on the journey

He soon finishes the collection of cider and is onto a large bottle of Smirnoff Ice Rumble takes a phone call

Mendoza waves for the camera McCarthy enjoys the trip

Getting some much needed energy from the Powerade - with a red shot in hand as well Kane and Potter sit back for the trip
Inside a large shopping area, McCarthy and Kane study the map in an attempt to find a food outlet We find Burger King! Unfortunately, the drink had taken affect on Potter, as he was unable to order his meal without laughter, so McCarthy had to do it for him
Lovely and helathy We walk to the ground with some fellow Brighton fans
The stand that is made up purely of Executive Boxes Kenilworth Road in all her glory
The Main Stand Kane is delighted to be in such scenic surroundings
Potter, wearing what he described as "an incredibly gay scarf and hat" McCarthy is happy to be there
The Brighton end is rather full Mark McCammon warms up, as the big man would be making his first league start since April
Kerry Mayo prepares for his first team recall McCarthy is delighted that McCammon is starting
This steward was doing a fine job The stadium awaits kick off

Excitement reaches boiling point as the game approaches Michel Kuipers takes a goal kick
The game is in progress Brighton make a rare appearance in the Luton half
Federico Turienzo comes off with an injury Luton go 2-0 up on the stroke of half time
Half time, and Brighton have been poor and are 2-0 down This man tends to the pitch
Tom Witham can be seen among the masses The second half is underway
This man was hit by his own son, and started on McCarthy during the game The game finishes 3-0 as the players leave the pitch
A disappointing evening Potter and Kane endure the train journey home

McCarthy's eye filled up with blood on the way home, a combination of too much drink and the stress of being started on by an elderly man This man is a Brighton supporting legend, and he recovers after a poor performance