Huddersfield United’s chairman, Kevin Nagle, is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming titanic clash with Leeds United next week.
Leeds are set to make the brief trip to the John Smith’s Stadium for an early kick-off next Saturday, aiming to extend their winning streak to ten games in the Championship. However, Huddersfield stands ready to challenge their winning ambitions.
Despite a challenging season, Huddersfield managed to climb two points above the relegation zone this Saturday, thanks to a thrilling 2-1 victory against Watford. Trailing by a goal, Huddersfield turned the game around with two goals from Danny Ward, marking a victorious start for new manager Andre Breitenreiter, who took over from Darren Moore.
The victory over Watford has shifted Huddersfield’s focus to their high-stakes match against Leeds, a game Nagle is eagerly anticipating. “They said we hadn’t won in 19 matches when conceding first……Not anymore!” Nagle celebrated on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. He expressed his pride in Breitenreiter and the team for their resilience and is now gearing up for what he calls a “huge match” against Leeds, signaling his excitement with “UTT!” for “Up The Terriers!”
Breitenreiter, during his first press conference, stated his initial focus was on the Watford match before setting sights on Leeds. “The first game is on Saturday we have to concentrate for this game,” he remarked, acknowledging the special nature of the upcoming Leeds match but emphasizing the importance of focusing on one game at a time.
Leeds, meanwhile, are prepping for a crucial FA Cup fifth-round tie against Chelsea, with a Wednesday night face-off at Stamford Bridge. Daniel Farke’s squad hopes to pull off an upset and secure a spot in the quarter-finals before turning their attention to the eagerly awaited showdown with Huddersfield.
