Former Blues central defender Luke Woolfenden has cited “a politics” behind his lack of opportunities at Town which led to his £4 million move to Coventry City in August.

Woolfenden had been a key member of Kieran McKenna’s side during the back-to-back promotion seasons but drifted out of the picture in the Premier League campaign following the addition of Dara O’Shea, now the club captain, making only 12 starts and three sub appearances over the course of the year.

The 26-year-old made it clear over the summer he wanted to move on with a number of Championship clubs keen and the Sky Blues, who sit at the top of the table as it stands, won the race.

However, Woolfenden has only made two sub appearances so far, as a sub in the 4-0 and 5-0 hammerings of Millwall and Sheffield Wednesday over the last week.

Speaking in a press conference along with manager Frank Lampard ahead of the Owls match, Woolfenden was asked about his lack of games so far with the Sky Blues.

“I’m not too sure there is much I can do to get in the team if the boys keep playing like that - they’ve not conceded a goal in three games, are blowing teams away 4-0, 3-0, are keeping clean sheets and looking good.

“For me at the minute, it’s just a matter of being ready when that time comes and I’m completely fine with that because I was at a club where, regardless of whether you took your opportunity or not, there was kind of a politics behind it that you weren’t in the team for that reason or this reason.

”Whereas here, Frank’s told me the boys are doing a job that they’re doing really well, so I’ve just got to wait for my time. And I think that’s the best way to coach football team.”

Meanwhile, Luton Town have sacked former Town academy youngster and coach Matt Bloomfield after only nine months in charge.

Bloomfield, 41, joined the Hatters in January after leaving Wycombe Wanderers but couldn’t prevent their relegation from the Championship. The Bedfordshire side are currently 11th in League One having won five, drawn one and lost five this season.

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Arthur_Hayes added 16:07 - Oct 6 Woolfy was a decent defender for us, but ultimately he isn’t strong or fast enough for what we’re aiming for - Premiership footy. I think Kipre, O’Shea and Greaves are all better centre backs than him.
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jungleboy added 16:13 - Oct 6 Woolfy did great for us in our double promotions seasons. His comments are understandable but it's a shame as we may want to sign him back one day. That is good reason why you shouldn't be critical of your previous employers.
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poet added 17:09 - Oct 6 Very churlish, needs to grow up. His blunder to the press almost matches some that he frequently made on the pitch. Bottom line is, he wasn’t good enough. Doesn’t seem to be able to rectify that problem does he, Lampard desperately resisting the temptation to pick him.
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Bluewhiteboy added 17:10 - Oct 6 Teh irony is woolfy proper a bigger fan those half of those posting. He knows more about eaht happened, hes said hes part without being disrespectful, sure you've all had worse to say about previous employers or bosses.
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Tellitasitis added 17:23 - Oct 6 I think what Woofie is saying in plain English is Mckenna has spent best part of 40mil on 2 centre half's so it would look bad if he all of a sudden played Woofie and Burgress and let face it at times i think we all would of preferred that it the same situation with Broadhead and Chaplin end of last beginning of this we would of preferred those two ahead of Philogene and Clarke but again it would of looked bad spending 40 mil on those two and having 80mil sat on the bench but atm they are both on fire but did all four of those players burgess, woofie, broadhead and chaplin deserve to be dropped and bombed out of the club?? End of the day it Mckenna's choice and we will know at the end of the season if he is wrong or right. En

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Everydayblue added 17:29 - Oct 6 He's made himself look a right idiot, here. Very low IQ.. No wonder he believes that Lampard is going to play him. Bench fodder at Cov'.
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armchaircritic59 added 17:52 - Oct 6 I was a fan of LW when he was here and thought he deserved more game time. Seems he's not getting it at Coventry either at the moment. Sometimes in life it's better just to keep your thoughts to yourself, especially if you can't offer up any concrete 100% irrefutable proof of whatever it is that concerns you. I'm sure Greaves didn't think he was being favoured yesterday! I still wish LW all the best of luck, just hope he becomes a little wiser.

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oldelsworthyfan added 18:01 - Oct 6 I thought LW looked good in Div 1, ok in the Championship, but out of his depth in the Premiership. Kipre looks so much better!
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ArnieM added 18:17 - Oct 6 Bang average player, and showing his true self now. Sick of hearing about him. The amount of noise coming from him, you'd tbink he was some kind of mega star. He's a nothing in the game, and now warming the bench at Coventry.
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Bert added 18:18 - Oct 6 Some excellent posts on here regarding Wolfenden’s statement. The fact that his valuation at £4m is much lower than that of his contemporaries suggests that our investment decisions are based on qualities needed now as distinct from what we could afford in the last two decades. That said the market value of footballers is not necessarily what they are worth !
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Dissboyitfc added 18:37 - Oct 6 Bluewhiteboy Luke wolfenden is a Man Utd fan, don’t let facts get in the way, priceless!!
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