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As I mentioned the other day, have decided to move away from Blogger. Please access the site through the link above!!

Now, I am still tinkering with the new site, however it is fit to be released.

This site will no longer be maintained as of now.

Coca Cola League Division One

Huddersfield Town 1-1 Oldham Athletic

A bumper crowd of nearly 17000 saw Town continue their good form with an excellent draw against Oldham.

The visitors took the lead in the 6th minute, and it was a goal right out of the top draw. Mark Allott let fly from 25 yards with an unstoppable shot that had Alex Smithies grasping a thin air.

Town had the best of the rest of the play, but it took until the 67th minute for the equaliser to come, and it was Michael Collins who beat the defender and scored with a wonderful finish.

Lee Clark says it is the best Town performance yet:

Lee Clark on Town v Oldham (audio - BBC Sport)

IAN GREAVES 1932 - 2009

Announcement From The Town Official Website

Sad news to start the year off with the death of former Town boss Ian Greaves. A minutes applause will precede this afternoons home match against Oldham.

Condolences to his family and friends.

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Cannot make todays game (pesky work) - let us hope for 3 points to kick-start 2009!!

Apologies for the recent inactivity, it has all been for a purpose. Have been toying with the idea of moving this site elsewhere for a while, been experimenting a bit!! Blogger has been a good home for ATT for the last 2 1/2 years, but I have encountered the odd problem here-and-there, and have found the tools a bit restrictive at times. Changing the format, even just to freshen up the site has proved impossible.

Nothing has been decided yet though, we remain here for now.

Happy New Year all!!!

Coca Cola League Division One

Huddersfield Town 2-0 Scunthorpe United

Afte Fridays blip, Town go firmly back on track with a win against 4th placed Scunthorpe.

After a goaless first half, it was former Scunthorpe player Jim Goodwin (you might know) who opened the scoring, rising highest to meet a Gary Roberts corner.

It looked like it would stay that way, only for Town to wrap things up with virtually the last kick of the game through Gary Roberts.

Town v Scunthorpe (official site)

After managing to get over for the last 6 home league matches in a row (I've been to 8 out of 11 this season so far) today sees the first of 3 in succession I will be absent from (dratted work), with Scunthorpe our visitors.

Town need to pick themselves up after the Boxing Day defeat at Carlisle, and I'm sure that Jim Goodwin will want to impress against his old teammates. Fingers crossed for 3 points.

Coca Cola League Division One

Carlisle United 3-0 Huddersfield Town

Not much Christmas cheer to be found for Town as they were comprehensively beaten by Carlisle.

A first half strike from Danny Graham and second-half efforts from Michael Bridges and Graham Kavanagh enough to make a disappointing Boxing Day for the trtavelling faithful.

Lee Clark is dismayed.

Lee Clark on Carlisle v Town (Official Site)

Not too much time for the lads to buck up before Sunday wehen we are at home to Scunthorpe.

Happy Christmas one and all, I hope you had a good time yesterday (wonder if Stan enjoyed his dinner).

Back to work for me today (curses), and the Town lads also with an away trip to Carlisle. Let us hope we can keep up our good run with another 3 points!!

Coca Cola League Division One

Huddersfield Town 2-0 Hereford United

The Lee Clark era gets off to the best possible start with (in the end) a comfortable win against Hereford.

Playing 3-5-2 to start with it is clear that the new regime will not be wanting us to play hoofball - I've never seen us play it so much on the floor, it was lovely stuff at times.

Despite all this we could not find a way through first half, and it took a change of formation to bring the goals. Jevons came on for Berrett and Cadamarteri for Craney and Town went 442.

The breakthrough can almost immediately, a goalmouth scramble ending with Cadders getting the ball to Nathan Clarke who blasted home from 2 yards out.

The second goal was pure gold. A fantastic piece of play, Roberts and Jevons playing a double 1-2 while the Hereford defence stood round like statues. Roberts low drive into the corner making the points safe.

It wasn't all one way traffic, Andy Butler, Robbie Williams and Nathan Clarke all tried to contrive chances for Hereford, but Alex Smithies (who deserved his MOTM nod) held firm.

An excellent start to the festive season!!

Town appear to be turning into a rest-home for ex-Newcastle employees!! Seriously though, as appointments go this is an excellent one.

Terry McDermott Confirmed As Town Assistant

As the Liverpool-Glory-Hunting-Sheep of eons ago that I was, Terry Mac was one of my very favourite players back in the day, and this has made my Xmas already - good work by Lee Clark and Dean Hoyle.

I am so excited ahead of tomorrow, and so is Lee Clark.

Clark: It's All About Tomorrow

As you have probably guessed, I will be at the game tomorrow, and despite it being the last Saturday before Christmas expect many other to follow suit. Hereford should be the type of team we can beat with ease, and anything less than 3 points would be a great disappointment.

Nostalgia time folks, one of my all time favourite moments as a Town fan - enjoy!!!

Two days into the job, and Lee Clark likes what he sees:

Lee Clark - I'm Really Pleased With Squad

Saturday cannot come quick enough for me now!!

Coca Cola League Division One

Southend United 0-1 Huddersfield Town

Gerry Murphy and Graham Mitchells caretakership came to a end in fine fashion, with an excellent performance away at Southend.

Iam Craneys 48th minute effort enough to seperate the two sides, Michael Collins played the ball across for a simple tap in.

Southend had a chance to equalise with a penalty 7 minutes from the end - a Robbie Williams foul on Kevin Betsy - but Alex Smithies was equal to Junior Stanislas, to the delight of the 367 travelling Town fans.

Graham Mitchell on Southend v Town

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Who would have thought this 6 weeks ago. 10th in the league, only 3 points behind Leeds in 9th and 6 points away from the playoffs. We could not have dreamt of such a thing when Ternent was manager, Gerry and Graham have done a marvellous job since we got rid.

I'm confident that Lee Clark and his backroom staff will continue this good run.

It is official at long last - I'm delighted. Here our new Manager gives his first interview to Oggy.

Lee Clark Interview

My husband wondered wether I should be underwhelmed by his appointment "..not a big name is he really..". None of this bothers me at all, it all feels just right - this is going to work I just know it.

The press conference is scheduled for 10am tomorrow, hopefully it will be on Sky Sports News. Will tune in to see.

Lee Clark brings with him a decent set of backroom staff as well:

Clark, Fazakarley and Black

All new managers need an experienced hand to guide them, and I think Derek Fazakarley fits the bill here. Cannot wait for the grand unveilling at the Hereford match - lets hope the missing 4000 or so see fit to be there as well.

Short of being officially introduced tomorrow (I'm not expecting any EmptySeatGate type surprises) Lee Clark will be our new manager - and contrary to my comment of a week ago, I am delighted (I'll expand on this in a moment). Please notice the parting shot by one G Roeder at the end of this report:

3 1/2 year Contract For Clark

I never liked Glenn Roeder much in the first place, now he has the brass neck to insinuate that Town are only a stepping-stone to Clarks dream job of managing Newcastle. I for one feel if he does well enough with us to deserve such a position I would be proud at a job well done.

As for my assertion last week "...what has he done to deserve this..." I am going to be big enough to say I was more than a tad hasty with that. It was a knee-jerk first over-reaction to the news Big Sam might not be coming to Town after all. On the contrary now, I think this is an excellent appointment and would warmly shake Dean Hoyle by the hand if I had the chance (I'd probably give him a hug actually if truth be known, as I am that sort of girl **laughs**).

The one thing that amuses me slightly is the realisation that me and Lee Clark actually have something (a bit tenuous admittedly) in common - we were both born in exactly the same week in October 1972 (Lee is 4 days my junior).

I am really feeling good about this, just know this will work - whereas when ST took over I knew it had disaster written all over it.

UP THE TOWN!!!!!!!!!!

It's not quite confirmed yet, but our new Manager search is all but over it would seem.

Lee Clark Talks At Advanced Stage

This of course follows on from the much touted story from last week. I did say Dean Hoyles reaction said far more than Glenn Roeders (GR looking a bit of a fool in hindsight if this comes off).

I will be delighted when this is official, it looks like Dean Hoyle has definitely targeted Lee Clark deliberately, and lets face it he does meet all the "Young and Dynamic" credentials we were seemingly looking for.

This appointment, when confirmed, fills me with much, much more optimism than the when Stan came here, much more.

The future is bright - the future is blue 'n' white!!!

Andrew Watsons replacement has been announced - best of luck to Nigel Clibbens.

Clibbens Is New Chief Exec

Clearly even after only a few months Dean Hoyle trusts him, it sounds as if the clubs money will be in safe hands.

Coca Cola League Division One

Huddersfield Town 2-1 Walsall

Another late-late show from Michael Collins (a nice habit to have) gave Town all 3 points - deservedly in my opinion, after some outragous time-wasting from Walsall.

Town in front at half time thanks to a Gary Roberts penalty. Michael Collins surging run in the box ended abruptly by a shove in the back by Walsall defender Rhys Weston - the referee had no hesitation - and up stepped robbo to cooly slot the spot-kick home.

Walsalls equaliser was a beauty. Alex Nicholls shot from outside the area easily beating Alex Smithies (who was making his first league start in over 12 months) - it would have beaten Matt Glennon and most other goalies for that matter, that well was it placed.

Thanks to Walsalls time-wasting tactics it looked like a stalemate, until Dann Cadamateris header found Ian Craney who played the ball into Michael Collins and after drawing the keeper out of his goal made no mistake - joy and rapture abound!!!

Gerry Murphy and Michael Collins are both delighted naturally!

Collins - It's A Massive Win

Gerry Murphy on Town v Walsall

Very strong New Manager rumours abound, with Sky Sports News insistent that former Newcastle defender and current Norwich assistant Lee Clark set to be offered the job. Quite what he has done to deserve it is beyond me, maybe someone can fill me in. That is despite Norwich manager Glenn Roeder issuing this statement of disgust.

Where Do They Get Their Info - Roeder

What is more interesting about this is Dean Hoyles part in all this. Previously he has denied all gossip linking this-that-and-the-other to the job, this time he simply "...won't comment...". Hmm, this may have a few legs about it - an announcement before Saturday maybe?

It wasn't just Luke Beckett who moved to newer pastures, with 3 players sent out on loan as well.

Flynn Eastwood & Denton Move

You know something, no matter how long Michael Flynn stays at Town I will always think of him as "Stans Man". Allegedly a spy in the camp when ST was still in charge, Flynny had also played for him previously of course.

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Rumour has it that Dean Hoyle has already decided on the new manager, but whoever it is will not be in the hotseat until January 1st. This add more credibility to the Allardyce story, with him being 12 months out of the game on January 9th (maybe something in his Newcastle Pay Off Clause?) - sounds possible to me.

News of the not-too-unexpected variety emerges today.

Beckett Joins Gainsborough

As a long time fan, I'm sad to hear this - but am in full agreement it is what is best for Town and more importantly what is best for Luke.

Best of luck to him in the future.

The THIRD (and hopefully for a few seasons the last) running of....

THE HUDDERSFIELD TOWN NEW MANAGER STAKES

A look at the runners and riders for the Town hotseat. I cannot believe it has come to this 3 times in 18 months, ah well - in no particular order:

Nigel Adkins - Currently manager at Scunthorpe, not really sure why he would want to join a club lower in the league than his, unless there has been a bust-up. Got the pedigree in this Legaue having clinched the title 2 seasons ago. Acording to some, it's a done deal apparantly - he will be our next manager.

Conclusion: Would be a little undewhelmed if the job went to him. Doesn't strike me as a dynamic candidate, not at all. We shall see.

Mark Robins - Currently in his first managers job at Rotherham. Given his well known playing career, no doubt he will have picked up a trick or two from Sir Alex along the way. If not for successive points deductions The Millers would be a lot higher up League Two, he has done well with little to do it with. Results have tailed off of late, maybe his mind is on other things. Alledgedly the already-employed-manager to approach DH directly.

Conclusion: This would be of a bit more interest. Meets all of Dean Hoyles criteria, and I would be happy if the job went to him.

Sam Allardyce - Without a doubt, the class act on this list. His achievements at Bolton took him within a gnats eyelash of the England job not long ago. Ex-Town, so aware of our history - any eye catcher of an appointment if it came off.

Conclusion: This is one manager that if interested Dean Hoyle should give him whatever he wanted. I have no doubt we would be in the Championship sooner rather than later with Big Sam in charge. Must be topping a lot of Town fans wishlist.

Michael Appleton - The dark horse out of the contenders. No management experience, currently learning his trade with the reserves at West Brom. Tipped for a very bright future in the game.

Conclusion: If appointed would be huge gamble in my opinion. Reputation counts for a lot granted, and I hear others in football have highly recommended him. A big risk nevertheless.

Jim Gannon - Appeared on this list the first time, and I'm no less of an admirer now. Got Stockport promoted through the League Two play-offs last season and now flying high in our division. Fits the "..young and dynamic.." ideal perfectly.

Conclusion: This is one candidate worth pushing the boat out for in my opinion. I mentioned previously that I likes the way his sides play, he would be perfect for us. Come on Dean, you know it makes sense!!

Aidy Boothroyd - Virtually unknown when taking control at Watford, managed to get them in the Premiership and to the semi final of the FA Cup. Since vacating the position has been the name on a lot of Town fans lips, although the Charlton job may have scuppered any chances we had of him coming to us.

Conclusion: Bit obvious this one. AB has been associated with every vacancy going at the moment. Wouldn't be against his appointment, but feel it is a coming a too little soon since leaving Watford.

Coca Cola League Division One

Huddersfield Town 0-1 Leyton Orient

Town were unlucky to be second best in this. A first minute lapse of concentration costing us the points, as Adam Boyd nipped in to score.

An entertaining game nevertheless, the nearest Town came to scoring was through several goalmouth melees, and several players (Jevons, Craney) seemed to leave their shooting boots at home. Phil Jevons was especially poor, wandering aimlessly offside time and again.

Town should have had a stonewall penalty in the first half, a handball (and it was clear as day) missed (or disregarded I'm not sure) by the officials - you just knew it would not be our day.

Coca Cola League Division One

Brighton & Hove Albion 0-1 Huddersfield Town

A case of "..it's that man again..." as for the second week in a row Michael Collins scores the winner. After a goalless first half Collins was on the end of some good work by Gary Roberts.

Drama to follow though as a late tackle by Jon Worthington awarded Brighton a penalty. Matty Glennon saved Nicky Forsters effort and also the follow up. Brighton nearly equalised near the end, when Bradley Johnsons free kick hit the crossbar, but all 3 points were Towns.

A job well done says Gerry.

Gerry Murphy on Brighton v Town (official site)

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Onwards to Tuesday and a home match against Leyton Orient. Fingers crossed I shall be in attendance (it's going to be a cold one I can tell). This will be our last match in November (no game next Saturday becuase we are not in the cup) and if we get 3 points how about Gerry for Manager of the Month?

After all the drama of last weekend, more mundane fare with a long away trip to Brighton. I wonder how many we will take down there, considering it is miles away and the weather is cold!! Lets hope we can maintain last weekends momentum.

Gerry Murphy looks forward to tomorrows game:

Gerry Murphy on Brighton v Town pre match

If I can persuade my husband it is a good idea I should be over for the Leyton Orient game on Tuesday. Bit of arm twisting still to do. Either way, Walsall on the 6th and Hereford on the 20th will most likely conclude my visits for 2008.

Saturdays highlights, and boy what highlights - ENJOY!!!

Leeds 1 v 2 Huddersfield

Meanwhile, Gerry Murphy dedicates our splendid win to the fans.

Gerry Murphy on Leeds v Town

Coca Cola League Division One

LEEDS UNITED 1-2 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN

Michael Collins has now written his name alongside that of Dave Cowling in the annuls of Town folklore following his 93rd minute winner at Elland Road. A goal that will become as famous as Cowlings of 25 years or so ago being all the more brilliant as Collins wasn't getting a look in under previous manager Stan Ternant - I'm delighted!

Town were behind after only 3 minutes, some lax defending letting in Robert Snodgrass. Town equalised straight from the kick off, Joe Skarz scoring his first goal for us on what was his 50th appearance (a goal all the better for having not a single Leeds player getting a touch in the build up).

Drama was to follow in injury time, when it looked like honours would be even. Danny Cadamarteris run and cross met in acrobatic fashion by Michael Collins who made no mistake - oh happy day!!!

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As brilliant as this result is (my sore head today testament to that) I cannot begin to tell you how pleased I am for Michael Collins. It's my belief that if Stan Ternant was still at the helm he would not have played, as Collins was not getting a sniff of first team action under his regime. We probably would have had a thrashing of Peterborough proportions as well to boot, totally justifying Dean Hoyles decision to get rid. What a shame Gerry cannot be persuaded to take the job full time.

Derby time tomorrow with our much anticipated game away at Leeds. Spoke to 2 Leeds fans and both think we will be thrashed tomorrow which is typical. I know that Gerry, Graham and the lads will be up for this and if we do happen to lose I honestly believe it will be by no more than one goal. We shall see, I will be at work nervously awaiting the outcome. 12.15 kick off in case any of you are unaware.

A worrying rumour on the "New Manager" front, must be a quiet day for news at The Examiner.

Razor Ruddock For Town Job?

Good grief, this can never happen. I trust Dean Hoyle to take no notice! Gus Poyet however is a different matter. The footballing brains behind Dennis Wise at Leeds, and although the wheels fell off a bit when he was Ramos' number 2 at Spurs he would be a quality appointment.

Dean Hoyle has his own ideas and is not going to be rushed into making an appointment.

Hoyle: No Rush For Appointment

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Non-Town, but it is worth a mention, that PJ has still not put pen-to-paper for his new Lincoln contract yet, despite agreeing to 2 more years. I am keeping a very interested eye on this predictably. I am realistic enough to know it is highly unlikely he would come back to Town, but will never give up dreaming!!!

FA Cup First Round

Huddersfield Town 3-4 Port Vale

A spectacular capitulation at The Galpharm as Town surrendered a comfortable looking 3-1 lead in the final 10 minutes to go out of the FA Cup at the first time of asking.

Despite being behind to a Louis Doods 27th minute effort, Town had put themselves well on top with goals from Michael Collins, Ian Craney and Robbie Williams. But in a remarkable turnaround we took defeat from the jaws of victory when David Howland in the 78th minute, a second from Dodds in the 85th minute, and a 90th minute free kick from Marc Richards gave the spoils to our 4th division opposition.

I am now in hiding.

Our temporary gaffer is philisophical.....

Gerry Murphy on Town v Port Vale (official site)

The jungle-drums have been beating loudly on a couple of fronts. The main consensus of opinion about Stans departure seems to be that maybe he was wanting to wind down / scrap the Academy. Now I know from reading STs biography that he is no fan of Academies, thinks they are a drain on resources. If this is the source of the disagreement (sounds likely to me) then DH would have had to get rid. I am proud of our Academy, Gerry Murphy is doing a fine job, and it would be an outrage if it was to be finished.

The other matter in hand is of course Stan and Ronnies replacements. Interesting developments indicate that David Unsworth has expressed an interest. That would be a big gamble, ok I admit he has to start somewhere, and it is my understanding he taken coaching badges. It would still be a gamble though regardless, and I see this scenario as unlikely.

Other rumours insist that an as-yet un-named manager currently inn gainful employment has made a direct approach to Dean Hoyle. A chancer, or sparkling enterprise - you decide! A few names bandied about, Mark Robins (Rotherham), Jim Gannon (Stockport) Nigel Adkins (Scunthorpe). The whispers about A Boothroyd have quietened down since Tuesday.

Dean Hoyle has his say in an interview with Oggy. Very interesting listening.

Dean Hoyle Speaks

So, I wonder. What exactly were those differences of opinion about "...taking the club forward..", particularly if in the long run he thinks Stan would have got us promotion. Any ideas? Dean says it will come out eventually but not yet.

So, no rush for an appointment then either, with Gerry Murphy (again) and Graham Mitchell in charge until after the Leeds match.

I trust Dean Hoyle implicity, and know ultimately he will get it right.

Mel Booth offers his opinions on the situation.

Mel Booth Video

TERNENT SACKED

Statement From the Boardroom

It's been six long months, more money spent since the Bruce/Rubery/Ayre era and no progress. Ronnie Jepson, Mick Docherty and Andrew Watson depart also.

Good riddance, despite the fact I am flu-ed up to the eyeballs I feel cured already!!!

It had to happen though, I'm not sure whether 3 points last Tuesday against Yeovil would have made any difference at all. Nice work Dean Hoyle, the correct decision.

Several knee-jerk reactions, with Watfords ex-boss Aidy Boothroyd supposedly topping Dean Hoyles wish-list - what nonsense, it is far, far too early to speculate on a successor. Lets just take stock, put Gerry Murphy in charge for the Port Vale FA Cup game on Saturday and see where we go.

(Might I suggest a trip down Lincoln way Mr Hoyle......)

Coca Cola League Division One

Huddersfield Town 3-2 Crewe Alexandra

3 points at last as Town just edged out Crewe with a late winner. However if the score had remained 2-2 it would have been a huge injustice!

Town took a 2 goal lead, a bundled over the line effort from Andy Butler and an excellent curling shot from Ian Craney, and we easily had the measure of League Ones bottom side. However, the visitors go themselves back in it before halftime, when Clatyton Donaldson slotted into an empty net after Matt Glennon failed to gather.

The equaliser was simply a disgrace of the highest order. We've had some poor, poor linesmen at the Galpharm, but this one takes the biscuit. Donaldson had the ball played through to him - despite being at least 2 yards offside (he was in line with me, the linesman and the last defender were in line with the man 2 seats away). An incensed crowd refused to believe that the flag didn't come. The Crewe striker slotted the ball home with ease to the plain disgust of Town fans all round the ground (I was livid).

As it was it didn't cost us as 3 minutes from full time, an excellent effort from Kiegan Parker (my man of the match fwiw) meant all the points were ours. I'm glad the referee didn't see fit to send him off until after he had scored the winner though (2 yellows for two nothing challenges).

In response to the spoof news report below, I thought I could do some meddling of my own...

If I Can Dream For A Moment.....


I live in hope!!

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Travelling over tomorrow for the game against Crewe. Cannot wait. It's ages since we beat them and 3 points will be good currency for me in these parts tee hee!!

Stans pre match interview is a good listen.

Ternent - Pressure Is On

SHOCK NEWS!!!

Ternent Gone - or maybe not......

We can wish. Many thanks to a DATM contributor for momentarily making my day!

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Been hearing more rumours about Stans attitude to players and staff alike, and it is not good. Although I stress these are only rumours (albeit from a very trusted source), I don't like it one bit.

Obviously I want us to beat Crewe on Saturday, but aware that would probably buy Stan more time. He's showing himself to be the poor appointment I said he was all along, and how much more patience Dean Hoyle can have, well you have to wonder.

Coca Cola League Division One

Huddersfield Town 0-0 Yeovil Town

A shivering Galpharm saw not the worst stalemate ever. What chances there were all fell to us, but the Yeovil keeper put in a man-of-the-match performance to keep shots from Liam Dickinson, Ian Craney, Nathan Clarke, Jon Worthington and Gary Roberts at bay. Danny Schofield appeared for Yeovil, but it was a least half an hour before I realised he was playing!!

Yeovil offered very little in return. On a good night Towns numerous efforts would have gone in, one of those nights.

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One thing last nights game said to me was that we will not be going anywhere this season - we are not good enough. We will beat the strugglers, draw against the moderate sides and get thrashed by the better teams. Our season is going nowhere.

A few people in the DG Lower near me made their feelings known at full time, by making there way over to the dugouts hurling abuse at Stan and Ronnie. How much longer can Dean Hoyles patience hold out? Lets see what Saturday brings is probably what our Chairman-in-Waiting will say.

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I have just about thawed out from last night, Christ it was cold. To add insult to injury I had to defrost my car when I got back to Crewe, so cold was it!! And while we are on the subject, my husband has stuck a curfew on night visits for now (bah). It has been a few seasons since I have travelled over for night matches, but increased hassle with trains (getting back after 12 most times) curtailed this practice of late. However, with a shiny new season ticket to use, and the fact I cannot always make a Saturday I made this trip (and for the Sheff U game).

Train problems resurfaced though, getting back from the Sheff United game was a doddle, straight off one train at Manchester, straight on one back to Crewe - back home just after 11, perfect. Not last night, even though the first train got back to Manchester okay I was horrified to see my connection heading out at the same time from the next platform along - missed it by 1 minute, meaning an hour wait for the next one, and the return to the after-midnight arrivals. I accept him being unhappy and the resons why. This was why I stopped coming over on a Tuesday night in the first place. Not sure what I'm going to do if this comes up again this season!

Coca Cola League Division One

Peterborough United 4-0 Huddersfield Town

I did say this would happen. A performance every bit as bad as Oldham away last season, the match that saw Ritchie off, maybe this is the match that sees Stan off - we can only hope.

One way traffic of the highest order (the 949 who travelled have my sympathy), Aaron McClean on 12 minutes, George Boyd on 24 minutes, Chris Whelpdale on 55 minutes, and McCleans second on 64 minutes sinking us. Utter rubbish.

Chris Luckettis sending off right on full time compounding the misery.

Stans comments, and in parts they begger belief...

Stan Ternent on Peterborough v Town

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Dean Hoyle MUST act. He knows he must. We are going absolutely nowhere with this dinosaur Ternent in charge, and something must be done.

Wins against Yeovil and Crewe (assuming DH / KD don't do anything) will buy him a little time, but how much should he get. Not one say more, not one penny more. I am angered that good money has gone to waste on average players, and we as supporters deserve better.

It's our centenary and we are going down the pan fast here. It would be an outrage if we were to be in a relegation dogfight this season, and if Dean Hoyle can be persuaded to cut his losses, and get in someone young and dynamic with fresh ideas, then we may just salvage something this season before it is too late.

Away tomorrow with a trip to newly promoted Peterborough. I'll tell you here and now, I expect NOTHING from tomorrow. Got an awful feeling we are going to be thumped, just hope I am wrong. Cannot see it though.

A kindly correspondent informs me that time is running out for Stan, that he has tomorrow, Tuesday against Yeovil, and the Saturday after against Crewe (I will be over for both those home games by the way) to bring home 9 points (or at the very least 7) or it could well be curtains.

I'm another year older today (though many a day feel like 136 never mind 36).

Town news, Tom Clarke has gone out on loan to our hated neighbours Bradford...

T Clarke In Loan Move

...and Liam Dickinson is staying another month.

Dickinson Loan Deal Extended

I'm a bit calmer today then I was last night. I'm still not happy and want Stan gone though, it would be better all round if DH cut his losses and got rid.

I don't buy into the "..Stan will sort it out.." rubbish. With more money to spend (and still claiming we need more players) than the last 3 managers put together, and Roberts and Flynn aside bought average players no better then we had; if I were Dean Hoyle I would not give that man so much as another bean. He cannot be trusted with the clubs money that is obvious.

For the cynical, I would have still been of this opinion if we had won. Ternent has always been a poor appointment in my eyes, I did not want him at the club for footballing reasons and having read his book did not want him for personal reasons either!!!

I hope we can turn it around, of course I do. Onwards to Peterborough, lets hope we can finally start to get it right.

Coca Cola League Division One

Hartlepool United 5-3 Huddersfield Town

Thought it was unbelievable at half time, this scoreline is even more unbelieveable. Town 3-2 to the good at the break, two free kicks from Liam Dickenson (he hit the post with another one) and an Ian Craney effort, goals from Kevin Kyle (despite the best efforts of N Clarke on the line) and James Brown keeping the home side in it at the break.

With 10 minutes left it looked like the second half would remail goal-less and we would get 3 needed points, but as you might expect thigs never go our way. The linesman gave a penalty (harshly according to the radio) against Joe Skarz, and that was the turning point. Joel Porter sank the spot kick, and Hartlepool had their tails up.

Within 2 minutes they were in front, Kevin Kyle bagged his second of the night, rising above Andy Butler and Joe Skarz to head powerfully home.

The woe was not to end there, when Joel Porter wrapped up the proceedings with a tap into an empty net after dancing round an out-rushing Matt Glennon.

I am completely shell shocked.

Half Time

Hartlepool 2-3 Town

Unbelieveable. Liam Dickinson with 2 "..pearling.." ((c) P Ogden) free kicks, and Ian Craney from Dickensons flick after a punt upfield from Matt Glennon. Twice Town have been pegged back, but we are in front at the break. Lovely stuff.

Inceidentally, Oggy has Lee Sinnott for company and not KoR.

UTT!!!

Tuesday night action with Town away at Hartlepool. The way we are playing at the moment it'll either be the easiest of wins, or a thumping defeat, we wait and see which Town side turn up!!

Am tuning into Oggy and Kieran, hoping for 3 points!!

Coca Cola League Division One

Huddersfield Town 1-1 Bristol Rovers

Typical third Division fare yesterday, some meaty tackles flying in, not many chances, a draw a fair result I would say.

Town in front early on, a trademark piledriver from Michael Flynn from just outside the box. Not too many Town chances after that, only Flynn again going close with a headed chance. A combination of woeful Rovers finishing and Matt Glennon (as our defence was awful) keeping Town in front at the break.

Bristol equalised just after half time, Joe Skarz (not for the first time) beaten for pace, the cross fell to Rickie Lambert, who scored one of the easiest goals he will ever score. Our defence non existant yet again.

Both Town and Rovers pushed for a winner, although it never looked likely as Liam Dickenson was dreadful yesterday - more concerned with manhandling the opposition centre half than winning the ball. A draw, as I said, a fair result.

Stan Ternent on Town v Bristol Rovers

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Steve Jones got 90 minutes yesterday, which surprised me as I felt he would have made way at some point, but he impressed me yesterday with his endevour. He looked for all the world a natural-born-Town-player, as if he had been playing for us since forever. You can tell he's played at a higher level. I put this to a Crewe supporting pal last night. He nearly spat his beer out in derision "..you're f****** welcome to him hehehehe..", his considered reply.

Funny that, I always though he was highly regarded at Crewe, maybe not then.

Anyways, I though he played well yesterday, and think he will be a worthwhile short-term investment.

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Who was responsible for the Man Of The Match award yesterday? Stevie Wonder!!! You would have thought so, when they announced that Jim Goodwin had got it - he was easily the worst player out there, no wonder he covered his face in shame. I didn't boo that decision though, although plenty around me in the DG Lower did. It's not his fault he was selected was it!!!!

A loan deal has been agreed, with Boothy out until new year it makes sense I suppose.

Steve Jones Loan Deal

Cleary our Stanley still has his finger in a pie or two down Burnley way.

Now as someone who lives in Crewe, and has family-and-friends-a-plenty who know this guy and what he can be capable of on the face of it we could do worse. However, he is over 30 and injury prone. To be honest, I though he still lived near me beacuse it's not that long since I saw him in our local Asda (earlier this year).

There are occasions when my beloved husband really should know better. Last night when watching "Big League Weekend 2" on Sky Sports, he was heard to comment during highlights of Lincoln v Rochdale "..I see that silly old bugger Jackson is up to no good again.." as footage of PJ being sent to the stands during that game from Friday night appeared. Sam had no idea I was in earshot, let alone right behind him, and his surprise as my handbag made contact with his head was all too evident!! Some people never learn.......

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Dean Hoyle has every confidence in Stan. The audio is a good listen as well.

Stan Will Sort It - Dean Hoyle (BBC Sport)

Coca Cola League One

Swindon Town 1-3 Huddersfield Town

Some welcome relief against a relatively poor Swindon side. We were in front in the 6th minute, with another goal from Liam Dickinson. From a corner, Andy Butler pulled the ball back for Dicko to slot home.

Then, possibly the turning point of the game. Andy Butler fouled Swindon midfielder Michael Timlin in the area to concede a penalty, but Matt Glennon was too good for Simon Cox, saving the resulting spot kick by guessing correctly that he would put it to the right.

Huddersfield two goals up not long after, Gary Roberts scoring an extraordinary goal. Glennons long punt upfield had the Swindon defenders on the hop as Robbo nipped in and scored on the volley straight from it!

All Huddersfield pretty much from that moment, and the three points were sealed in the second half, when Ian Craneys shot was cleared off the line, only to fall straight to Michael Flynn who didn't even take a touch as he volley home spectacularly from 20 yards into the top corner of the net.

Craig Easton scored a consolation for the home side with a couple of minutes left, however it was an afternoons work well done for our boys - lets hope this is the start of things to come.

Ronnie Jepson is delighted, and so he should be!

Ronnie Jepson on Swindon v Town (Official Site)

More good PR for Town with the news that the Pink Link Stand will be partially open to home supporters for the match against Yeovil.

Town Home End Initiative

Good move this, will undoubtably arouse a lot of interest, particularly amongst those who have been wanting this for some time.

Talking of Yeovil, that is one of 3 matches I shall be in attendance for in the near future, starting with Bristol Rovers on 18th Oct, Yeovil on the 28th and Crewe on the 1st November. Happy times ahead (I hope).

Tomorrow, the lads are away at Swindon, and ST (as ever) is bullish.

Stan Ternent on Swindon v Town (pre match - Official Site)

Nothing short of 3 points will do in my eyes after Tuesday, and at least with Robbo available that will boost cnfidence. We have every chance tomorrow.