I don’t
think a small town in West Yorkshire could off dreamed about reaching the
Premier League, let alone be gearing up for a 2nd consecutive season
but that is what Huddersfield fans and players alike are gearing up for. It has
been a sensational rise for the club from struggling near the bottom of the Championship
to back to back Premier League campaigns. The likeable David Wagner has done a
wonderful job with a small club with one of the smallest budgets in the league
and he will be hoping to continue Huddersfield’s success. With loyal owner Dean
Hoyle and David Wagner in charge of the club, there isn’t any reason they can’t
have a third consecutive season. The terriers will be biting at the bit for the
season to begin and with a brilliant fanbase behind them, there isn’t anything
Huddersfield cannot achieve.
David
Wagner’s high pressing style has allowed Huddersfield to be a solid defensive
unit and create chances further up the pitch. Wagner’s philosophy is built on hard
work and team work and this unity has given the whole club a belief that anything
is possible. The club is united on all fronts from players doing a German style
celebration after each match to the backing and belief that Dean Hoyle has in
the squad and fans alike. The feel-good factor is scattered around the whole
town and the football club has been firmly put on the map due to their Premier
League status and they will be determined to keep it for the foreseeable future.
Wagner’s style is built on a solid defence and the partnership off Mathias
Jorgensen and Christopher Schindler has made Huddersfield a difficult unit to breakdown.
However, Aaron Mooy is the important cog in the side which makes them tick, his
box to box role in midfield means he plays a vital important role both creatively
and defensively. Mooy is everything David Wagner expects from his teams a sense
of hard work and a determination to succeed. He is certainly the creative spark
in Huddersfield’s midfield despite his deep lying role in the side. However, despite
their success in the previous season and Mooy’s best efforts, Huddersfield
severely lacked goals despite the best efforts of Steve Mounie, Elias Kachunga
and Laurent Depoitre. The goal drought is a severe concern because although
they are defensively solid, Huddersfield need to find a way to score a solid amount
of goals and I’m sure this is something David Wagner will work during pre-season
and getting Huddersfield raring to go for the new season.
The
transfer window is always an important time for every club whatever league they
play in and Huddersfield are no exception. David Wagner has been busy bulking up
his squad including signings previous season loan signings Jonas Lossl, Florian
Hadergjonaj and Terence Kongolo. However, from the business Wagner has done so
far it is clear where he feels Huddersfield need competition for places. A new
striker would certainly be high on Wagner’s shopping list due to their lack of
goals and Wagner will hope highly rated Monaco forward Adama Diakhaby will be the
20-goal season striker. Also, despite Mooy’s efforts, Huddersfield lack other
creative forces in their midfield with other central midfielders Jonathan Hogg
and Philip Billing and with Alex Pritchard still settling into Premier League,
Wagner has added Juninho Bacuna and Ramadan Sobhi. Sobhi has shown glimpses of
talent during his time at Stoke and could be a good signing and the unproven
Juninho Bacuna could also play an integral role despite changing his cultures.
However, Huddersfield need further creativity on their wings with Tom Ince,
Elias Kachunga and Rajiv Van La Parra struggling in games to make the necessary
impact so I’m sure Wagner despite having belief in those players will target
another winger for competition and tactical purposes. Wagner believes in the
plays he signs and that is certainly a positive attribute and why players are
tempted to play for him. Wagner’s transfer activity has been very positive, and
I’m sure delights the Huddersfield faithful and I don’t think he has finished
yet with more signings possibly on his agenda. However, one thing is for sure Wagner
will further install his philosophies on his new players and what the fans and
club expect from their players therefore, intensifying the unity and spirit
around the whole town.
A
successful season in West Yorkshire is certainly survival once again and I’m
confident if Huddersfield do or don’t achieve their ambition this season, they
will be backed by a magnificent fan base who fill the John Smiths’ stadium week
in week out. Wagner certainly admires the fans he represents and is desperate
to please and the fans adore him back. Everything is harmonious at Huddersfield
and its an exciting time not just for the football club but the entire town.
Survival is certainly another brilliant season but there will a few Huddersfield
fans dreaming off higher finishes and a potential cup run therefore feeling the
sky’s the limit. The terriers will charge into the new season full of hope and optimism
but be aware of what their realistic goals are for the season but with David Wagner’s
style and belief in his squad they will hope survival is just the start for the
terriers of Huddersfield.
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