Concentrate on the League or Cup

Luton's victory on Saturday at Norwich was the first ever Non-League success over a top tier team since the Premier League began. Slightly surprising considering the weakened sides that often appear against lower opposition in the cup.

Taking nothing away from Luton's fantastic victory, it doesn't quite have the romance as a Tooting & Mitcham or Blyth Spartans run in the 70's. Luton are probably the biggest Non-League club and within the last 20 years have won a League Cup and reached a Semi-Final of the FA Cup and been in the top tier.

I have heard many people say that the league is more important and promotion is the priority. As a fan of a Non-League club I can remember every FA Cup 1st round game the highs and lows. I guarantee Luton Town fans in twenty years will remember Saturday rather than a victory to secure promotion.

The memories and emotion from being the underdog and achieving something so unexpected far outweigh a predictable promotion challenge. Luton are expected to challenge for promotion, they are one of the best supported in the League and their history shows they are playing below their level.

If the cup run results in tired players and injuries and another season in Non-League football would it be a disaster. What memories to take away from the 2012/3 season. Promotion may lead to a mundane season in League 2 next year. If Luton miss out on promotion this year then next year will see them in an even better financial position for their promotion push. Go for it Luton, be the first Non-League club to reach the Quarter-Finals. Forget the league concentrate on the cup, your fans will remember it.