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Feb282021 by Terrier Spirit17 Comments

Corberán’s mistakes, fragile confidence, relegation odds and lumping it up to the big man – Notes on Town’s defeat to PNE

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Town's wretched 2021 continued with another abject game, where defeat was embraced like a dear friend by a team. We don't have a losing habit, it's gone past a that now and into an addiction. The only possible explanation for such consistently disappointing results is a compulsion deep within the players and coaches to throw away games that they're capable of winning. I'm genuinely shocked that the optimism I felt after Town's resounding win against Swansea was only last week. After two defeats and two awful second-half performances it's now clear last weekend's win was a false dawn and dark times are still ahead to Town fans. The good start In nearly every game of Town's terrible run in 2021 there have been pockets where Town have played well. Usually it comes a...

Feb272021 by Terrier Spirit18 Comments

Predicted Huddersfield Town XI to take on PNE

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These team prediction articles have changed over time. Rather than trying to pick the cream of the available talent in the Town squad it's more of a case of cobbling together a starting eleven that is more or less fit and with players that are mostly able to buy a lottery ticket without needing ID. So the tricky away fixture at Preston is likely to see another Town team of players that are either inexperienced, out of form or over the hill. In case you haven't guessed it, my expectations are through the floor for this game after our dismal showing at Derby in midweek. But, knowing Town, the point where you're most disgusted with them is when they surprise you with an unlikely victory, like they did against Swansea last weekend. Here's who I think Carlos will pick tomorrow...

Oct252020 by Terrier Spirit8 Comments

“Someone needs to have a word with him” – Player ratings from Huddersfield Town’s defeat to PNE

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Huddersfield Town's unbeaten run came to an end against Preston North End yesterday. A couple of second half goals for Preston overturned Town's lead and put them in charge of the game. After going behind, Town pushed for an equaliser that never came, a task made harder by Naby Sarr's red card in the 78th minute. It was a defeat that felt easier to take than most as Town played well at times and worked hard to try and get back into the game. Preston played well and probably deserved their victory on the balance of play. Here's what I thought of each individual Town player yesterday: Ben Hamer - 6 out of 10 He had a very good game on the whole and made some great saves in the second half to keep Town in the game. He will be disappointed with the second goal though, where a collision with...

Oct242020 by Terrier SpiritNo Comments

Predicted Huddersfield Town XI to take on Preston North End

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Huddersfield Town take on Preston North End later today in a game they hope will extend their unbeaten run to five games. PNE are a hard-working, well-disciplined and physical side that will provide a difficult test for Carlos Corberán's men. Town's recent upturn in form means that confidence will be high going into the game but it is also the third game in a week, so there could be some tired legs. Here's how I think Town will line up. Goalkeeper: Hamer The difficulty for goalkeepers is that they can do everything perfectly right for 89 minutes but the only thing people will talk about is the other minute where you got it wrong. That's why I'm impressed with how Hamer has managed to go through these first six games without a major mistake after previously not being able to finish half ...