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“His worst game in a Town shirt” – Player ratings for Huddersfield Town’s dismal defeat to Stockport

“His worst game in a Town shirt” – Player ratings for Huddersfield Town’s dismal defeat to Stockport

Matches, Player ratings
Huddersfield Town suffered another depressing defeat on Saturday, losing 2-1 to Stockport. After struggling to break down ten-man Blackpool earlier in the season, I had a sinking feeling when Stockport had a man sent off early in the second half. That feeling was completely justified as, if anything, we played significantly worse than when we were playing against 11 men.  Apologies it’s a bit later than usual, but here are my player ratings for this deeply disappointing defeat.  Lee Nicholls - 6 out of 10 Made a series of regulation saves, which he made look easy with his good positioning and good anticipation. His best moment was in the second half when he stopped a one-on-one by coming quickly off his line and not committing, meaning the shot hit his forearm and went harmle...
Talking points ahead of Huddersfield Town v Stockport

Talking points ahead of Huddersfield Town v Stockport

Matches, Talking points
Huddersfield Town take on Stockport County at the Accu Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It’s the first home game since the club announced taking full ownership of the stadium, so it’s being billed as a housewarming party. Hopefully Stockport won’t do anything to spoil the party atmosphere and we can prove ourselves against one of League One’s more fancied teams (and last season’s defeated playoff finalists). Before I get into the talking points, I should also apologise for my lack of posts in the last few weeks. I’ve been under the weather but am feeling better now, so normal service should be resumed. I'll be doing the usual predicted lineup, player ratings and post-game notes for this match as well as some slightly different bits during the international break.  Here are the pre...