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22 DERBY DAY! DERBY DAY! D Huddersfield return to Elland Road; LEEDS UNITED V HUDDERSFIELD TOWN MATCH PREVIEW HISTORY CROWD TROUBLE In typical Leeds United fashion, this season has unsurprisingly not lived up to the fans’ ambitious expectations. Although starting fairly well having not been defeated in their first six fixtures (all be it 5 of them were draws) it was a sense of false hope for the loyal whites’ fans. As it is every year the Leeds United faithful were rejuvenated with hope that maybe this year would be theirs, but four months and a manager down the line yet again, it does not seem to be the case. Having mustered together only 8 wins since the start of the season the fans are certainly very frustrated as yet again Leeds sit 14th in the table. Not only do the on-pitch issues frustrate the fans, the constant lack of stability off the pitch has been a huge problem at Leeds for years and it doesn’t look like improving any time this soon. At the start of the season Huddersfield started with 4 wins but then suddenly dropped when they started falling back and losing quite a few games. The manager Chris Powell was then sacked and was replaced with David Wagner. With the top goal scorer for Huddersfield Town Nahki Wells has scored 11 goals for the terriers. Compared to last season Huddersfield are more on form than last season, however, they’re currently 17th in the Championship table. They’re very close to relegation with 11 points away. David Wagner has made a few loans for the Terries hoping to make a difference. The day after Chris Powell was sacked the club appointed David Wagner as head coach who has previously worked with Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. Wagner is the first person born outside the British Isles to manage the club in its 107-year history. So far David Wagner has brought a lot of success for Huddersfield as they have won 5 games, drew 3 and lost 6 while he has been manager. Huddersfield won the league successfully three times in a row which only three other teams have done that in the history of the game. They also won the FA Cup in 1922. Leeds United is considered to be the club’s main rival, with Huddersfield having the better head-to-head record of the two teams. Only 21.2 miles separate Leeds and Huddersfield but it is always a fierce affair when it comes down to the football. Both clubs fly the flag for the Yorkshire Rose and have an incredible history between them. Between 1963–1975, Leeds became feared across the country and in Europe. Revie guided them to two league championships, an FA Cup, a League Cup, two European Fairs Cups and a Charity Shield. Leeds continued their dominance in Europe for decades to come most recently reaching the Champions League semi final in 2001. This was then followed by possibly the greatest declline of a football club in the history of sports. 15 years, two relegations and a promotion later, Leeds sit hovering above relegation zone in the Championship which is quite familiar for all Leeds fans. With the continuous off-pitch protests over the ownership at Leeds it does not look to improve anytime soon... When will the sleeping giant awaken? The West Yorkshire derby is a massive game for both teams so it has very high security at the football game. The police force have a “Sport” budget which covers all sports so they can’t estimate how much the police spend on football. It’s not possible to estimate what they spend on football because it’s impossible to estimate how well or bad a local team is doing which affects the cost of the police force. Matty, 19, Huddersfield fan said: “I am perfectly fine with how the system is now because they should be no violence as so many children attend the games, you’re meant to enjoy the game not cause trouble.” At Elland Road they make the Huddersfield Town fans go to the stadium and get escorted there. On derby days there’s a lot more police force at the game due to previous violence. The police prepare very early for these types of games because there are so many of them. Football fixtures utilise a combination of duty staff, and SPS9 Special Police Services staff, and are utilised when external bodies request the services of the Police and pay for those services. The police do not want the fans drinking if there’s a 12:30pm kick off as they don’t want violence. They monitor the city centre eg with sniffer dogs at the train station, horses at the ground and even on the motorway. Scott, 23, Leeds United supporter said: “I think when it comes to the West Yorkshire derby I understand why it is so strict but the rivalry isn’t like it used to be so, it’s not as violent. When I go to Huddersfield away I have to go straight to the stadium and then straight back home because they don’t let us interact with the Huddersfield fans. I don’t enjoy much as I used to.”
23 ! DERBY DAY! DERBY DAY! STABILITY The last time Huddersfield played Leeds United was back in November when Huddersfield was under a bit of uncertainty off the pitch. Chris Powell had left the club just days before the fixture and the rumoured new head coach David Wagner was watching in the stand. He was sacked for “failing to meet the club’s objectives”. Then the day after they appointed David Wagner as head coach who worked with Liverpool’s new manager Jürgen Klopp. Wagner is the first person born outside the British Isle to manage the club in their 107- year history. Leeds United is considered to be the club’s main rival, with Huddersfield having the better head-to-head record of the two teams. Huddersfield have won 25 of the 61 derbies between the two sides with 17 draws and 19 Leeds wins. Ever since Massimo Cellino took charge at Elland Road in 2014, the club has essentially been standing on one leg, especially considering the on-going farce with GFH Capital (The old owner). Cellino already came with a rather large reputation for being a bit of a different character including things such as weird superstitions. Neil Redfearn was appointed on an initial 12-month contract with the option of a further 12 months, the contract also had a clause that would see Redfearn return to the academy if he was to leave his role as head coach. This lasted from November to May which is fairly impressive for Cellino but before long in May speculation grew that Redfearn has parted from his job as Leeds United’s manager. So we get to our current head coach (Steve Evans)who has had mixed start considering all the issues in and around the club. ANDY BOOTH INTERVIEW How did you get into a career in football? I always wanted to be a footballer ever since I could remember but my big break came when I was scouted for Huddersfield Town at the age of 15 when I was playing for my junior team which was Elland Athletic. What made you want to play for Huddersfield Town? I was a big fan of Steve Kindon when I was growing up. How does Huddersfield Town compare to the other clubs you have played for? It’s obviously the smallest club but the most friendly and family orientated and not run as much as a business like SWFC or Spurs. How does it feel to be a Huddersfield Town legend? It’s great the supporters took me to their hearts and supported me throughout my career. It makes it a lot easier to play when you have the fan’s backing. To be named a legend by the fans is great that they have fond memories of me. What are your best moments playing for Huddersfield Town? The play-off win at Wembley in 1994-95 seasons in which I scored and the Cardiff play-off final win has to be my best moments. Why did you stop playing professionally? Unfortunately I had a major back operation at the age of 34 so I decided to retire. Did you win any awards while playing for Huddersfield, if so what? I gained 4 England U21 caps, Player of the Year a couple of times, named in the PFA Team of the year. Do you think the team is stronger compared to last season? If you’d have asked me a couple of months ago I would have said last year’s squad was stronger because we’d lost 3 or 4 of our main players from last season but since David(Huddersfield Town manager) has come I believe he’s really turned it around. What’s your opinion on the police security at Leeds v Huddersfield or just in general? I’m happy with the policing of the Leeds V Hudds game. It’s always the most hostile game of the season so we need more police presence. In general we have no problems with the West Yorkshire Police I think they do a good job but saying that our club is very family based so we don’t usually have any problems that the stewards can’t handle. Do you think that there should be any changes to the team? If so what? We probably could do with another striker but apart from that I’m happy with the team. Do you think the ticket prices are reasonable for the Leeds v Huddersfield game? It’s the biggest game of the season so the clubs put the prices up but the supporters will still come and pay - that in my view is wrong. Where do you think Leeds and Huddersfield will finish in the league? Hopefully both teams have a good season and finish in the top half of the table I want all the West Yorkshire teams to do well. Score prediction for the Leeds v Huddersfield? Leeds 1 Huddersfield Town 2
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