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After two impressive home pre-season friendly performances Town boss Richard Money is happy with the way his side is progressing ahead of the new campaign.
However, the victories over a Liverpool XI and Kilmarnock last week have been tinged with a disappointing average crowd of 2,098 at Kenilworth Road for two games.
With Money's playing budget set in accordance to estimated attendances for the friendly games, the Hatters' chief warned that another low gate for the visit of Newcastle United on Wednesday could hinder his transfer plans throughout the forthcoming season.
Talking after the 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock he said: "I know money is tight but the reality is we have budgeted for bigger crowds. We have paid a lot of money to bring Liverpool, Kilmarnock and Newcastle to Kenilworth Road.
"We want to show our supporters what they have and what we have here. If we've budgeted too highly then it will only impinge on team building for the rest of the season.
"We're like everyone else, there's a lot of hype and nonsense out there that we can spend what we like, it's just not true. We've got a strict budget and it's not as big as people think it is.
"We've had to be very creative this summer and we will continue to be creative to improve the squad as and when we can. We've budgeted for more than what we've got in the last two matches.
"I have to say, though, those people who haven't come to the last two matches have missed two wonderful performances from their team."
Money also revealed that Newcastle could spring a surprise selection or two as the Magpies continue their pre-season ahead of a Premier League opener against Manchester United.
"I've spoken to Chris Hughton," Money said. "He said they're going to try and bring the best team possible. We know they have a number of players who they need to get fit in time for the start of the season but we're not sure what the make-up of the team will be.
"What it will be is another good game and another good test for us."
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