Luton Town boss Paul Buckle has revealed that Jake Robinson will be returning to Sixfields next week at the conclusion of his loan spell with the Hatters.
The diminitive forward has been on loan at Kenilworth Road for the past two months, but he will be back at the Cobblers from next week.
“Jake’s loan ends after Tuesday and we’ll let him go back (to Northampton),” said Luton boss Buckle.
Buckle is a big fan of Robinson, having worked with him when he took him on loan at Torquay United last season, but the match-up at Kenilworth Road hasn’t quite gone to plan.
“I really like Robinson,” admitted Buckle. “He wasn’t playing at Northampton and came to us a bit rusty.
“We’ve won games and he’s not really had a chance to start two or three games but he’s been perfect in terms of buying into what we are doing.
“When he has come on, he’s done well.
“I’ve worked with Jake before and I really rate him as a player.
“He’s bright but things have been against him in terms of he hadn’t had much match practice when he came to us.”
Cobblers boss Aidy Boothroyd has made it clear in the past that Robinson doesn’t feature in his plans, but he may be happy to have another body on board.
The Town squad has been decimated by injuries and suspension, and Robinson could be a useful attacking option from the bench.
The ex-Shrewsbury striker has made just one appearance for the Cobblers this season, scoring the winning goal in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy win over MK Dons in September.
It was the player’s first goal in almost 40 appearances for the club - but he was loaned out to Luton two days later.
While with the Hatters, Robinson has failed to score in three starts and five substitute appearances.
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