No we didn't like Wagner before, but actually thought well of Huddersfield. The result at the weekend had no bearing on us, but we don't like it because it's shifty. On top of that the response from individuals like yourself trying to justify it, especially on opposition fans forums is...
That is exactly what it boils down to, they're scared of Fulham. Which as you say is embarassing. Not putting Fulham down, but if you want promotion you shouldn't fear anyone. Perhaps Wagner was right when he said that one team usually bottles it.
Firstly I don't think every situation is the same. I think teams can use their squads, and are entitled to. But there is a difference between utilising squad depth and playing for a defeat. Wagner said before hand they were going to play smart, made changes and lost to a ten man team that hadn't...
"What is the point of having a "squad" of players if there is a restriction on the team you select from that squad?
It's the manager's job to decide which is the best side for a particular match not the League's. "
But this isn't just about using a squad of players, this is about them...
The result affected 6 teams all with something pretty big at stake. That’s arrogant and completely at odds with any sort of notion of fair play. It is deplorable tactic and any sense of achievement and admiration they had earnt from the footballing world this season, is rightly in tatters now. I...