Ward Sidelined For 6-8 Weeks

Danny Ward and Huddersfield Town have suffered yet another setback as the winger was announced to have obtained a broken metatarsal that will see him sidelined for 6-8 weeks. The winger has missed the past 5 matches due to both a knee injury and illness but Ward caught his foot in training which led to the broken metatarsal.

Huddersfield are without a win in 12 Championship league games now after a heavy 4-0 defeat against Watford at the weekend and Grayson is disappointed to have a player like Ward out of the team due to injury;

"We were working on having Danny back in the side, but he caught his foot awkwardly during a training session. He felt pain so we sent him for a scan which revealed the fracture."

"It means he is out for another six to eight weeks, and that's a setback both for the club and the player."

The injury means Ward will miss a major part of the terriers season as they struggle to climb away from a relegation battle that they are slowly being sucked in towards. Grayson is also feeling the pressure bit insists he is the right man to turn things back around at the club.






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Grayson Can't Hide Terriers Flaws

Grayson look on as Calum Woods re-emerges from the snow

Simon Grayson has given his assessment on his sides 4-0 defeat away at Watford which has taken the terriers to twelve games without a win in the Championship. Grayson could only watch as his side went one nil down just before half time through a dubious penalty decision but were totally outclassed in the second half as they fell to pieces. A lack of desire, heart and determination was evident throughout the team as they suffered another heavy defeat without netting once. 

Dixon's Reaction To Watford Game

Paul Dixon has spoken to the official Huddersfield Town website after a humiliating 4-0 defeat away at Watford. The terriers started the game off the better side but a penalty to Watford just on the stroke of half time was a massive blow to the confidence of Huddersfield and they went on to concede another three goals in the second half without reply;

"It was never a penalty. We did alright first half, but that decision went against us and ultimately it’s affected us. We went out in the second-half, didn’t perform well enough and lost another three goals. You can try and put days like this behind you, but you’ve got to learn from them. We really need to learn from this fast, because it’s happened a couple of times before this season before today; Millwall and Leicester being the outstanding ones."

"I don’t know what it is, but when we lose goals it seems to affect us. We need to stop letting goals affect us and work hard to get back into games when we concede first."

The heavy defeat today has taken Huddersfield Town's win less Championship league game streak to 12 and things dont look like they are going to get any better soon;

"First and foremost we have to work hard. That is the only way you can get out of situations like this. Hopefully the rest will come if we work hard."

Paul Dixon and the rest of the team will take a much needed break from Championship football as they take on Leicester in the 4th round of the FA Cup next Saturday and its a break which the defender is thankful to have;

"It’s always nice to play in the FA Cup. Obviously for me before this season I have played in the Scottish cups, but it’s great. It takes us away from the League for a week but if we can get a win next week, I hope that will kick-start our League season again."

Grayson; 'We Will Have To Work Very Hard'

Simon Grayson is backing his team to upset the bookies odds and come away from Watford with a much needed win today when the terriers take on Gianfranco Zola's men. The game will go ahead as planned after a decision was made at 9am this morning which took not only the pitch state into consideration but also the surrounding areas.

Grayson spoke to the official website yesterday afternoon and had this to say;

"They have been the surprise package so far this season. They have had an influx of foreign players who have helped them achieve some very good victories. They are a dynamic team who have excellent movement; it is going to be a tough game. Watford have been very good away from home, but not as good at home. If we can replicate some of our away performances from this season then I believe we have a very good chance." 

"Gianfranco has done a fantastic job since last summer and his team has the ability to get a result when they need one to stay in the top six. To get a win at Middlesbrough last week was a great result for them and they have got players who are very comfortable on the ball." 

"We will try and win the game by playing through and from the shape of our team. We will have to work very hard to stop them playing and when we have the ball we will have to be effective. We have got players in our squad who are capable of hurting the opposition. The likes of Beckford, Vaughan and Scannell, who looks like he is back to best with his recent performances, have the ability to cause teams problems."

Huddersfield Town went to 11 games without a win in the Championship last weekend with a 1-1 draw against Birmingham City but Grayson strongly believes his team are getting back to the way they were at the beginning of the season;

"To get an equaliser so late on gave everyone a lift and I felt that we deserved the goal. Jack Butland was the busiest 'keeper in the game and we stuck at our task; any point gained in the npower Championship is a valuable one. You can't repair confidence overnight, it is a gradual process.  We are progressing in the right manner, but we want to win a game to give everyone a massive boost. We will go to Watford on the weekend in a good frame of mind looking to cause an upset."

Neil Danns made his debut last weekend for the terriers after being brought in on loan from Leicester City and the midfielder impressed many Town fans with his work rate;

"When I signed Neil I said that he was a versatile player and he proved that against Birmingham by starting on the right and then moving in to the middle. He had only been at the football club a couple of days and I am confident that there is plenty more to come from him."

Grayson was also keen to state that he believes Oliver Norwood is slowly returning back to his normal form after he started in the middle against Birmingham City last Saturday;

"Oliver was flying when the team were playing well at the start of the season; he was the one making us tick. At this moment in time his confidence has dwindled, like one or two of the players, but I thought at Charlton and against Birmingham he showed glimpses of what he is capable of doing. All the players need to work hard to reach the levels that they were achieving at the start of the season."

Adam Hammill was also a major talking point in Grayson's interview yesterday and the terriers boss summed up the situation regarding the Wolves winger finished his loan with Town on Monday;

"I have spoken with Dean Saunders and he is currently taking stock of the situation. We will speak again after the weekend and see what he wants to do, that isn't to say that we have made a decision yet. We need to take stock of our own situation and work out where we need to strengthen."

Transfer speculation has also been following Jack Hunt around this month and its alleged that Swansea have made a bid of £3m for the young right back. However, Grayson dismissed these claims as simply paper talk;

"The transfer window brings about speculation left, right and centre for good players. We aren't a selling football club and we don't encourage bids from other clubs. Regarding Jack Hunt it is all speculation just like it could be with any player. We will get on with our business and comment on transfers in private."
Simon Grayson finished off his interview in a traditional way by updating the fans on the squads injuries ahead of today's game against Watford;

"Danny Ward has trained this week so we will see where he is; Joel Lynch is still unavailable though. Apart from those two everybody else is fit and available for selection, which is good. Oscar Gobern is making good progress and it is good that we are getting players back to full fitness."

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Hunt Looking Ahead To Watford

Jack Hunt

Jack Hunt strongly believes that Huddersfield Town can take a lot from their last two games against Charlton and Birmingham City where they recorded a 1-0 victory and a 1-1 draw. Hunt spoke to the official Huddersfield Town website yesterday as the terriers look ahead to their weekend clash against Watford who are currently sitting in the play-off places of the Championship.

"The manager, Gianfranco Zola, has come in and done really well. I remember watching them on TV against Brighton and being really impressed."

Hunt knows that picking up a victory, after the terriers recent run of form has seen them go 11 league games without one, will be very difficult especially against a side who are pushing for promotion but he insisted that Adam Hammill's late equaliser has given the whole team some hope going into the weekend; 

"It was good to show the character we did and we can take it into this weekend as a positive. You do need something to kick off a good run and hopefully the last minute equaliser against Birmingham was that."

Hunt will more than likely start in the right back position for Huddersfield Town on Saturday if the game is to go ahead.

Lee Novak Out, Nahki Wells In?

Nahki Wells in action for Bradford City

Huddersfield Town are reportedly leading the race to sign highly rated frontman Nahki Wells from Bradford City. The young hot prospect has caught the attention of numerous clubs after Bradford's recent giant killings in the Capital One Cup but its the terriers who are currently looking the most likely to secure the strikers signature.

Atkinson Signs Extension With Terriers

Atkinson celebrating the opening goal against Leeds United

Huddersfield Town have managed to negotiate a one year extension to 20 year old midfielder Chris Atkinson's contract with the option of a further 12 months if the terriers want to keep the youngster. Chris Atkinson's contract was due to end in the summer but after an impressive loan spell for Chesterfield last season which saw him net five goals in sixteen appearances, Simon Grayson has rewarded him with this contract extension.