Grayson Praises Team Effort

Simon Grayson watched his Huddersfield side record their first win in The Championship for eleven years today as they beat Burnley 2-0 at The John Smiths Stadium. All three points were picked up by the terriers in an entertaining game which saw Joel Lynch & Jordan Rhodes getting themselves on the scoresheet. Grayson praised the entire team for the victory in his post match comments;

"I am delighted with the victory. We scored a couple of good goals and kept a clean sheet – I thought right from the first whistle we were at it today. We closed and pressurised Burnley all over the pitch and used the ball with a purpose when we had it. We created some good opportunities and when we were under pressure in the game we defended professionally. There is undoubted quality within our squad, but I thought our work ethic today was first class."

"We aren't going to get carried away because we are only three games in; but we have come up against three established teams and done well. The players showed a positive attitude and the supporters back us. We never let them have two minutes on the ball and that is what you have to do against the top teams."

Joel Lynch opened the terriers account with a headed effort from a Norwood corner which saw the ball declared over the line by the linesman;

"Some people may believe that Joel's effort wasn't over the line, but that doesn't worry me. We worked their keeper well today and also hit the bar. The link up play between James Vaughan and Jordan Rhodes was excellent at times, but it was an all-round team effort that contributed to the goals today."

"I thought 'Lynchy' was exceptional and James Vaughan, who came into the team at the expense of Lee Novak, offered us something different with his pace. I like Lee Novak and it was a tough decision not to play him but I though Vaughan complemented us very well – we have got good options all over the pitch."

Winger Sean Scannell limped off the field of play and his situation is still unknown admitted Grayson;

"Sean has pulled his hamstring and although we don't know the severity of the injury yet it looks likely that he will miss next weekend. It is a shame because he has worked hard since he arrived here and possess quality, but I thought when Danny Ward came on he did well. I looked at the bench today and was delighted with the strength in depth that we currently have."

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