WATFORD’S desperate attempt to conjure up some magic went to extreme lengths at Luton – as they put their fans on Harry Potter buses.
The Hornets supporters made the short trip up the M1 from Vicarage Road to Kenilworth Road for today’s crunch lunchtime derby.
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Videos from outside Watford’s ground showed the line of coaches ready to transport the away fans, including two Potter-branded double-deckers.
And rival fans could barely believe what they were seeing – although others could not resist some witty responses.
One said: “Imagine turning up to the derby day in these.”
Another wrote: “Banter club.”
A third added: “Magic might be the only way you go above Luton Town this season.”
One commented: “Watford’s tactic in scaring Luton fans, use Harry Potter tour buses to ship fans to the game.”
And a final user quipped: “Are you allowed butter beer on board?”
Watford likely borrowed the coaches from the nearby Harry Potter Studios in North Watford.
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But their hopes of casting a spell on local enemies Luton – managed by ex-Hornets chief Rob Edwards – appeared to fall short.
Gabriel Osho may not have scored a long Granger to fire the hosts in front – instead sweeping in to round off a superb passing move.
Victory for Luton would strengthen their grip on a place in the Championship play-offs – and deal a heavy blow for Chris Wilder’s side’s thin hopes of finishing in the top six.