Whilst Midlesborough looked most organised and we never looked like scoring I thought Huddersfield were most entertaining side this year. I thought the speed they moved ball from back to front was outstanding. They were only let down by final touch in penalty area. Unlike some other sides I couldn't name any outstanding individuals they just played well as a team. Couldn't understand why we let there keeper throughout game pass to full backs. However they closed us down and we had to revert to Stockdale kicking long all of the time.
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We were saying the same, some lovely passing exchanges and quick movement, let down by the final ball most of the time (thank goodness)
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Very slick passing and movement, quite surprised they are not further up the table albeit very clumsy defenders
Monkey Man
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Agree with all of that, they play a nice brand of football and are probably only a few players away from being play-off contenders.
Also one of the only teams that have come to the Amex this year that hasn't engaged in play-acting and time wasting. They were physical in a fair and honest way. Good luck to them I say.
Also one of the only teams that have come to the Amex this year that hasn't engaged in play-acting and time wasting. They were physical in a fair and honest way. Good luck to them I say.
LamieRobertson
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Current manager implemented the style of play and hasn't been in charge that long ..hence there league position?...Unbeaten in five league games before yesterday
One hot tub one ambition
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Already summed up why they are not in the top half: shaky defence and awful final ball.
That's what happens when you have Mark Hudson in defence and a former non-league striker playing on the wing , trying to aerially cross to a striker like Nakhi Wells.
That's what happens when you have Mark Hudson in defence and a former non-league striker playing on the wing , trying to aerially cross to a striker like Nakhi Wells.
LamieRobertson
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No I don't think he did....but then neither did there goalie as far as I remember
Postman Pat
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But they did create a few chances they should have made Stockdale make a save. Some woeful finishing.
Marshy
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Decent side I thought, in the top half a dozen I have seen this season.
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
They need a decent striker, better than Nahki Wells as he missed a couple of sitters. Hopefully they will take points off teams around us as Wagner has got them playing in a decent fashion
We're the Stripes
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Appeared to be a work in progress and will need some better players at the back to be able to play the high-pressing style without getting caught out like yesterday, but definitely one of the more progressive looking sides we've seen recently. A refreshing contrast to the home games against Ipswich and Wolves.
Saladpack Seagull
Just Shut Up and Paddle
Really quite impressed with Huddersfield today. Surprised by their speed and how they gave us very little time on the ball. But for some poor finishing and lack of an aerial threat it could have been a different story. If they build on this next season, they'll be challenging at the top of this division.
Mellor 3 Ward 4
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Nice passing in the midfield, but how often did they really trouble us?
Not overly impressed.
Not overly impressed.
- Jul 7, 2003
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The match report in the Football League Paper today broadly echoes this thread. Lots of quick movement, some dynamic passing, and good ball retention. But it was all in the middle third. Stockdale hardly had a save to make (nor did their keeper in all fairness). Wells looked lightweight up front and missed their only decent chance aside from the goal, and they seemed to have little cutting edge. Somebody suggested it was like watching us under Oscar Garcia- loads of possession, looking pretty, but not a great deal of threat up front.
Also thought their defence looked weak, and always likely to give up chances. The full back who was sent off was dreadful long before he got his second yellow: he was all over the place.
They've clearly improved since the earlier part of the season, but I suspect they'd need a few additions to that squad to become top half contenders.
Also thought their defence looked weak, and always likely to give up chances. The full back who was sent off was dreadful long before he got his second yellow: he was all over the place.
They've clearly improved since the earlier part of the season, but I suspect they'd need a few additions to that squad to become top half contenders.
Icy Gull
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- Jul 5, 2003
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3 shots on target for them and just 2 for us. I thought they bossed the game until the second goal personally and it's not often we get less than 50% possession. Knocky's contribution and two fine well worked goals covered up the cracks of a team that looked very short on confidence IMO. We need to be much more solid and retain possession better to stay in the playoffs. Our defence looked all over the place at times, especially at corners, and a decent striker would have punished us. Tellingly they targeted Ridgewell who looked quite uncomfortable when run at.
I was impressed by them and they gave us no time on the ball which we struggled against.
Stumpy Tim
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Their number 8 was quality... Paterson I think. I was massively surprised they took him off
origigull
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I was saying to my brother after the game that Hudds had players that ran with the ball at their feet and caused problems. It was just the final ball that let them down. Its the art of running with the ball whilst keeping it under control. We have Knockaert, KLL and March but Murphy needs to improve his close control skills.
surlyseagull
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- Aug 23, 2008
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Agree with most comments ,they were a quick team but with a hit and hope mentality ,there is no point being quick and getting the ball up quickly if you dont have the quality to get anyone on the end of it and convert it ,and as said Stockdale was not really troubled .They are a reasonable team though .Pity I couldnt say the same (and not to tarnish all Huddersfield fans ) about some of their neanderthal homophobic fans after the match who while walking up the steps were making vile disgusting remarks to youngsters and their parents and fans in general .These individuals really are living in the dark ages .