Hardy fails to measure up

Kinnear fears Hardy (right) is not big enough

Luton manager Joe Kinnear has sent trialist Phil Hardy back to Port Vale - because he feels he is too small for Division Three football.

The 5ft 8in defender played for the Hatters' reserves in their 2-0 defeat to Brentford.

Kinnear was hoping Hardy would provide an alternative at the back with Marvin Johnson and Chris Coyne injured.

But the Hatters manager has decided the 28-year-old is not up to the task in the Third Division.

Kinnear said: "He is too small for this league.

"He was decent on the ball but I do not want any more small players and have decided against a deal."