Norwich may be the home to Steve Coogan’s chat-show host alter-ego Alan Partridge, but Tuesday’s trip to Luton made me think he wouldn’t feel out of place at Kenilworth Road.

Let me explain.

Sadly, I’m old enough to recall Nick Owen’s first steps into TV broadcasting with Anne Diamond on Good Morning Britain in the early 80s.

That was before he moved to ITV Sport to eventually front coverage of the 1990 World Cup.

I also remember the pair’s ‘high-profile’ arrival at the BBC in 1996 before, thankfully, Richard and Judy put the nail in the coffin of that particular morning TV dream team.

The Hatters’ saviour drifted from the consciousness of anyone south of the Watford Gap, moving into regional broadcasting on Midlands Today.

And that is where he has stayed...until Luton’s spectacular fall from grace.

Arriving at his new home in Bedfordshire, you may as well put on your slippers, pour yourself a large glass of brandy and get yourself comfortable in front of the fire.

From the padded seats in the press box to the half-time spread of sandwiches and hot coffee, you couldn’t be made to feel more welcome. You’d expect that from a former Doncaster Evening News scribe.

But, all the time, you are worried an axe-wielding psycho is about to stab you to death as you enjoy your carbohydrate-induced slumbers.

Must be something to do with the fact that nice man Nick’s name is seen plastered everywhere the minute you walk through the main entrance.

He may have a lounge named after him and may have led a consortium that saved the club from going bust, but you don’t need reminding of that in the same way Saddam Hussain reminded his people of his all-seeing presence.

You almost expect him to be serving cheese and port as you take your seat. Then there was Nick’s programme notes rallying the troops and a bizarre apology to Town winger Jake Howells for suggesting he was only in the team because of injuries.

Can’t remember any football publication saying sorry for implying Murray Jones couldn’t hit a barn door with a banjo.

It seems likely Luton will be consigned to the Football League scrapheap at the end of the season and I’m sure they’ll go down with a polite goodbye.

Knowing me, knowing you. Aahhh Hhhhaaa.

Will Gore is ill this week.