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Over a third of the season has passed and Huddersfield lies in third, a feat that is stupendous considering the resources and size of the club in comparison to some of the so-called ‘enormous clubs’.
Over recent weeks, we have seen a decline in form but there are many positives for Huddersfield fans to take from the start of this season which why I think Huddersfield will continue to defy the odds.
Home Form
Birmingham`s late comeback was only the second time that Huddersfield has dropped points at home with only Sheffield Wednesday managing to take all three points away from the John Smith Stadium. The John Smith Stadium has become a fortress for the West Yorkshire side, fast flowing football and large attendance figures has seen the Terriers pick up six victories from their opening eight home games.
With only play-off candidates, Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham City having any points to shown from their trip to the John Smith Stadium this season, an accumulation of 19 points is on par with Brighton and Hove Albion as the best home form in the division.
As Huddersfield face Wigan Athletic, Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers in three of their next four home games, David Wagner`s side can go into them games with the confidence that they have the ability and quality to pick up all three points.
Underdog Mentality
Although some have already written off Huddersfield and expect the West Yorkshire side to begin to slide down the table, David Wagner has aptly instilled an underdog mentality in the Terriers.
This resilience and stupendous work ethic will see Huddersfield continue to spring surprises throughout the season. A willingness to battle and fight for each and every point is not something that dissipates with a drop in form.
In the reality of the situation, Huddersfield shouldn`t be competing with the likes of Norwich City, Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion. On paper, the above-mentioned sides have spent more and compiled squads that would be capable of competing in the Premier League, never mind the Championship.
However, the connection between the fans, David Wagner and the club hierarchy is unheralded. The unity and togetherness will be there to support the side even through the rough patches of the form.
David Wagner
One person who will not be flustered by a drop in form is Huddersfield`s enthusiastic manager David Wagner, the former Dortmund coach has been a breath of fresh air from his honest humble assessments to his full-hearted passionate celebrations after a late winner against Derby County.
Although David Wagner wears his heart on his sleeve, there is a composure and confidence that ultimately he has full faith in his football philosophy that Huddersfield Town has fully fledged subscribed to.
David Wagner’s reassurance that Huddersfield Town is making progress both on and off the field ensures that although results may not go Huddersfield`s way, there is a growing consistency needed to be successful in the Championship.
It is worth noting that David Wagner speaks of a process and despite the strong start to the season, the level headed German coach acknowledges that this is only the beginning. David Wagner admits that even he has been taken aback by Huddersfield`s start to the season as he conceded that he was, in fact, building a side to blossom in two or three seasons time rather than this present season.
The heavy recruitment drive in the summer was a necessity as Huddersfield`s small squad struggled to cope with the intensive physical playing style at times last season and the ending of the emergency loan system would’ve seen Huddersfield struggle even more. However, it is expected that Dean Hoyle will reward David Wagner for his excellent start to the season and give the German coach the license to strengthen his side further and potentially give Huddersfield a boost for the home front.
Although there are many positives to take from this start to the season, Huddersfield does face some clear difficulties particularly a soft underbelly when attempting to defend set pieces against direct physical teams.
However, with an international break for David Wagner and time for his side to re-group and recollect their thoughts in a training camp in Marbella, it is likely that Wagner`s men will go back to basics and of their individual defensive duties, with a sheer willingness to work for their success, Huddersfield will continue to spring a surprise and defy the odds.
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