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We Are TerriersKevin Nagle interview: Huddersfield Town's season so far, stadium status, new board appointment and moreHuddersfield Town chairman Kevin Nagle joins the We Are Terriers podcast this week to give us his view on how things are going at the club on and off the pitch, including updates on various things behind the scenes.If you want to skip straight to Nagle (and who could blame you), that chat begins at 26:38 on the podcast, and we’ve also provided a transcript below — but before that, Steven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss the 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers and Tuesday night’s goalless draw at Wrexham.If you’re not already subscrib...2024-10-2552 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierUp, Down, Down, UpSteven Chicken and David Hartrick make their long-awaited return to discuss no fewer than four games and two takeovers. Not missed much, then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-11-1157 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierHuddersfield Town Hit BottomSteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss the back-to-back defeats to Rotherham and Preston that have left Huddersfield Town bottom of the table and with an awful lot of problems to solve.(Apologies for the less-than-usual-standard audio quality - we had to switch to our backup recording after a technical failure.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-10-2044 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierDanny Schofield SackedSteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss...well, it speaks for itself really. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-09-1448 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierDanny Schofield SackedSteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss...well, it speaks for itself really.2022-09-1448 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierSummer Transfer Review and Pressure on Danny SchofieldSteven Chicken and David Hartrick belatedly run the rule over deadline day and Huddersfield Town's last two performances against Bristol City and Blackpool, which showed signs of improvement but still resulted in defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-09-1057 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierLeaky Huddersfield Town Their Own Worst EnemySteven Chicken and David Hartrick briefly run the rule over last week's loss at Norwich before turning their attentions to the 2-2 draw with West Brom at the John Smith's Stadium.What are the positives to take from the games? Why are they conceding so many goals? And how can they aim to put it right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-08-2847 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierBurnley Teach Huddersfield Town Harsh LessonsSteven Chicken and David Hartrick review Huddersfield Town's 0-1 loss to Burnley and a pretty miserable performance in Danny Schofield's first competitive game in charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-08-0150 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierCarlos Corberan Resigns, Danny Schofield Steps UpSteven Chicken and David Hartrick give their thoughts on the surprise developments at Huddersfield Town as Carlos Corberan departs as head coach and Danny Schofield is announced as his successor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-07-0838 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierHuddersfield Town Transfer NeedsSteven Chicken and David Hartrick take a look at what's been done already at Huddersfield Town this summer and where they need to recruit this summer if they want to keep their top six form going into the new season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-06-221h 02
Ooh To Be A TerrierPodcast LIVE Show AnnouncementThat's right - we're teaming up with And He Takes That Chance for our end of season review LIVE from Magic Rock on Wednesday 15th June from 7:30pm!It would be great to see as many as you there as possible as Steven Chicken and David Hartrick join Matt Shaw and Matt Glennon to run through the season, hand out some awards and answer your questions.Entry is FREE and you can register your interest in advance at http://tiny.cc/townpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-06-0802 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierPlay-off Final Review, Retained List and Takeover UpdateSteven Chicken and David Hartrick look back on a disappointing afternoon for the Terriers in the Championship play-off final, where VAR and a lack of impetus cost Huddersfield Town against Nottingham Forest.We look over where things went wrong for Town besides those penalty shouts - though of course we discuss those two - and look at what it tells us about where Town need to be next season.The retained list gives us further clarity over that with six players getting their release; and Dean Hoyle's takeover from Phil Hodgkinson looks close to completion too. Plenty to...2022-06-0147 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierChampionship Play-Off Final PreviewSteven Chicken and David Hartrick look ahead to the play-off final between Huddersfield Town and Nottingham Forest - a game we are finding too close to call.Where are Forest dangerous? How can Town counter that while creating chances of their own? What are Carlos Corberan's big selection decisions? And what is Town's best chance of winning the game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-05-2551 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierWembley Beckons for Huddersfield TownSteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss the two legs of Huddersfield Town's play-off semi-final victory over Luton Town, where the game was won and what awaits them in the final at Wembley...whoever they might end up facing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-05-1752 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierLuton Town Play-Off Preview (Also, Bristol City)Steven Chicken and David Hartrick talk briefly about the 2-0 win over Bristol City before moving on to the real topic of interest: the play-off semi-final against Luton Town.We accidentally start building our preferred starting XI for that game and discuss why Nathan Jones' side aren't to be under-estimated. But at the same time: are Town now the overdog for once? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-05-0945 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierTino Anjorin's Arrival and Play-off EncouragementSteven Chicken and David Hartrick talk through the 1-2 victory away to Coventry City and what it taught us ahead of the play-offs with a top four finish now guaranteed.How impressive was Tino Anjorin? What little things still need a bit of tightening up? And does form matter at all when it comes to the play-offs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-05-0241 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierEnd Of Term Feeling, Dean Hoyle's Update and Play-Off PermutationsSteven Chicken and David Hartrick look back on the 2-1 win over a very poor Barnsley side in what might be the most cursory match review we've ever done, followed by the more important topic at hand: the play-offs.Plus, there's been an update from Dean Hoyle over the chief exec position and his takeover of the club. We give our reaction to that and what the news might mean to Huddersfield Town going forward.And there's a lot of getting distracted and being quite silly, which sort of tells you where we are at this stage of...2022-04-2641 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierQPR, Middlesbrough and Play-off PlanningSteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss the 2-2 draw at home to Queens Park Rangers and a perfect away performance at Middlesbrough that produced a deserved 0-2 win and all but secured Huddersfield Town's play-off berth.What did those two games tell us about Town's promotion hopes? Which players might get a final look-in ahead of what is now surely a play-off campaign ahead? Plus plenty more praise for Carlos Corberan and the fine job he has done this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-04-2048 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierJon Russell Looks Like A JaguarSteven Chicken and David Hartrick reflect on the 2-0 win over Luton Town, the defensive discipline that set the platform for the result, Jon Russell's stupendous goal and plenty more besides.How big a miss is Matty Pearson? What does the future hold for Naby Sarr? And are the play-offs all but in the bag? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-04-1338 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierHullelujahSteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss a much-needed one-goal victory away to Hull City that returns the Terriers to third ahead of the Championship midweek games in hand - which Town themselves aren't part of, of course.Where was the game won? What changes did they need to make to get the win? Do we talk too much about officials? And how does the play-off picture look now - and will Town be part of it come the end of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-04-0445 min
The Just Checking In PodcastJCIP #125 - David HartrickIn episode 125 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked in with David Hartrick.
Dave is a journalist, writer and the other half of the presenting duo behind the Huddersfield Town podcast ‘Ooh To Be A’, with us having already checked in with Steven Chicken.
Dave is also the author of 'Silver Linings: Bobby Robson's England'.
In this episode we discuss the book through a mental health lens, how he went from a car mechanic to a football journalist, the move he made as a teenager from his hometown Brighton to Yorkshire and the impact that had on his mental heal...2022-03-261h 21
Ooh To Be A TerrierMillwall Misery and Bournemouth BlundersSteven Chicken and David Hartrick go over two poor results and worse performances by Huddersfield Town after a 2-0 loss at Millwall and a 0-3 defeat at home to Bournemouth.How do we explain this downturn? Is there still hope? And what do Town need to do to get back on track? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-03-211h 02
Ooh To Be A TerrierWell, They're Still Unbeaten In The LeagueSteven Chicken and David Hartrick run the rule over the most comfortable of 3-0 wins over Peterborough United before the unbeaten run was stopped at 18 games with a 2-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest.What have we learned from the two games? Was rotating the side in the cup the right decision? What lessons did they learn from that game? And what's coming up next for Town and what do they need to do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-03-0849 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierWowSteven Chicken and David Hartrick look back on the most impressive result Huddersfield Town have claimed for years: a 1-2 win away to Fulham.We run through the team to make sure every department gets a thoroughly deserved mention - plus was it a penalty? Where does Levi Colwill fit back in, if at all, at the moment? And why do they now face a different kind of challenge after that statement win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-02-2157 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierBack To Back Nil-Nil Draws! (And That's Good)Steven Chicken and David Hartrick review the goalless draws against Preston North End and especially Sheffield United.Is there much left to say on those refereeing decisions? How much backpedalling do we need to do on Jon Russell after his surprise start against the Blades? And what worked so well in Carlos Corberan's selection for that game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-02-1356 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierTino Anjorin, Carel Eiting, Jamal Blackman, and Loans OutThe January transfer window comes under the microscope from Steven Chicken and David Hartrick.What will the three new signings offer? Where do we see Carel Eiting fitting in? How good could Tino Anjorin be?Plus we look at the players who have gone out on loan. There's a lot of praise due for the way Town are handling those moves, in our view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-02-0159 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierSwansea City, Dropping Points, Expectations and Dean HoyleSteven Chicken and David Hartrick talk about the 1-1 draw with Swansea City: the ultimately game of two halves.The result was disappointing in the circumstances, but how disappointed should we be in the grander scheme? Who caught the eye for the right reasons and who looked out of sorts? And how can Town make sure they see games out more regularly in future?There's also things off the pitch to talk about this week, as ever; and might Town's transfer needs change in light of Danel Sinani's injury, even if it turns out not so bad? 2022-01-1754 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierBurnley Beaten As Sorba SensationalSteven Chicken and David Hartrick reflect on the 1-2 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor in the FA Cup third round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-01-101h 01Ooh To Be A TerrierFestive Fun At Forest And BlackburnAfter an illness-enforced week off, Steven Chicken and David Hartrick reflect on three good results for Huddersfield Town in the 3-2 win over Blackpool, the 0-1 win at Nottingham Forest and the goalless draw against in-form Blackburn Rovers.2022-01-0448 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierFestive Fun At Forest And BlackburnAfter an illness-enforced week off, Steven Chicken and David Hartrick reflect on three good results for Huddersfield Town in the 3-2 win over Blackpool, the 0-1 win at Nottingham Forest and the goalless draw against in-form Blackburn Rovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-01-0452 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierBristol City Bright Spots, New Energy and Covid ImplicationsSteven Chicken and David Hartrick review Huddersfield Town's entertaining 2-3 win away to Bristol City.Why were they suddenly so much better? How much encouragement can we take from the game and what might lie ahead? And who are the key players if Town are to push on from here?We also talk about the current covid situation with postponements across the divisions and the possibility of games moving behind closed doors again for a spell.Merry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-12-2134 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierContinuing Capitulations, Corberan's Perfectionism and Takeover RumoursSteven Chicken and David Hartrick run through a second straight 1-1 draw after Coventry City's late equaliser at the John Smith's Stadium.Why was the tide so firmly against the Terriers after they went ahead? What needs to change, and why haven't those changes been made already? And why are we complaining so much when on paper Huddersfield Town are having a perfectly good season?Hartrick has prepared some very interesting numbers to illustrate how Town may not be getting the best out of their supposed squad depth, prompting the question of whether Corberan really trusts his players...2021-12-1356 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierBarnsley Boos, Tactical Tests and a Fractured FanbaseYorkshire Live writers Steven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss the 1-1 draw with Barnsley.What can we read into Carlos Corberan's selection decisions? Was this a step forward or a continuation of a poor run? And when can we say a poor run has become a slide?We also talk about the boos that broke out on the final whistle and whether that was fair; why things seem to be a lacking a bit of oomph; and the question of whether or not this season so far has been an over-performance, an under-performance, or just the right level...2021-12-0652 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierMiddlesbrough Misery, Corberan and AlternativesSteven Chicken and David Hartrick review Huddersfield Town's 1-2 defeat to Middlesbrough - a flattering scoreline for the Terriers if ever there was one.What went wrong? How concerning is it for fans, and are those concerns valid? And is it time to look at some alternatives either in personnel or tactics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-11-2953 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierWest Brom Win, QPR Loss, and The Big Striker Transfer QuestionOn this long-awaited episode of Ooh To Be A Terrier, Steven Chicken and David Hartrick talk about Huddersfield Town's win over West Bromwich Albion and the defeat to Queens Park Rangers.What was the difference between the two games? What issues need to be addressed? And might this injury crisis, in an odd way, provoke some new ideas from the Terriers?We also talk about what the Terriers might need in the January transfer window, and why it may not be as simple as bringing in a new striker... Learn more about your ad choices...2021-11-2551 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierPhil Hodgkinson, Town's Finances, Millwall and PeterboroughSteven Chicken and David Hartrick talk through the sad news that several of Phil Hodgkinson's businesses have gone into administration and dissect what exactly that means for Huddersfield Town.Where do the club stand? What comes next? And how much cause for concern should fans have?There's also some actual football to talk about in the form of the 1-0 win over Millwall and the 1-1 draw at Peterborough.Apologies for the audio issues on this but we thought it was better to get it out quickly than spend hours in the edit bay! ...2021-11-0341 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierBournemouth, Goals Running Dry and What Happens NextSteven Chicken and David Hartrick look back on the Terriers' last three games but with an emphasis on the weekend's 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth.What went wrong? How worrying is it that Town were so far off the pace? And what might lay ahead with Town now very much part of an increasingly congested mid-table pack? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-10-2552 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierHuddersfield Town Q&ASteven Chicken and David Hartrick take the opportunity of the international break answer all your questions about the Terriers.What's Carlos Corberan's best XI? Which players need to step things up? Who is next to emerge from the B team?We also give our views on the Newcastle takeover, since we were asked, and talk about our own relationship with the club and how transfer rumours work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-10-111h 14Ooh To Be A TerrierHuddersfield Town Q&ASteven Chicken and David Hartrick take the opportunity of the international break answer all your questions about the Terriers.What's Carlos Corberan's best XI? Which players need to step things up? Who is next to emerge from the B team?We also give our views on the Newcastle takeover, since we were asked, and talk about our own relationship with the club and how transfer rumours work.2021-10-111h 14
Ooh To Be A TerrierSwansea Slump, Blackburn Belter and Danny WardSteven Chicken and David Hartrick run through the 1-0 away defeat to Swansea and the 3-2 win over Blackburn Rovers.There's plenty to talk about after two such contradictory performances, but then that might just be how Huddersfield Town are this season.The two of us feel very smug about Danny Ward after sticking up for him in last week's episode, and we also have plenty of words of praise for Tom Lees, Alex Vallejo and Sorba Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-3052 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierNottingham Forest Lessons, Danny Ward and Trying Something DifferentYorkshire Live duo Steven Chicken and David Hartrick look back on a disappointing 0-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest and try to unpick what it tells us about Huddersfield Town's prospects this season.What went wrong in the game and how do they fix it? Are the players taking enough responsibility for changing things up mid-match? And does that performance give opposition analysts an obvious approach to take against the Terriers?We also talk about why Town aren't getting goals out of their strikers and how much that rests on the forward's shoulders and look ahead to how Corberan...2021-09-2057 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierStoke Slog, Blackpool Bliss and Phil HodgkinsonYorkshire Live's Steven Chicken and David Hartrick look back on a 2-1 defeat away to Stoke City and a 0-3 win at Blackpool.What went wrong at Stoke? What went right at Blackpool? And which of the two can we expect more of as the season unfolds?We look over the next few games and conclude that Town have every reason to believe they can keep their positive run going, as well as what we can expect from Nottingham Forest at the weekend now Chris Hughton has been sacked.And we talk about the recent interview with...2021-09-1656 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierReading Rapture and Transfer Window ReviewYorkshire Live's Steven Chicken and David Hartrick run the rule over the 4-0 win over Reading, the signing of Mipo Odubeko on loan from West Ham United, and the transfer window as a whole.How do we assess Town's summer business? What does that set them up for this season? And are there any gaps and regrets left over from the transfer window that will need dealing within January?We also look ahead to an interesting run of fixtures at the end of the international break in this bumper episode. Learn more about your ad...2021-09-021h 14
Ooh To Be A TerrierA New Feel-Good Factor and Transfer Deadline DaySteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss Huddersfield Town's 1-2 Championship win over Sheffield United and the noble 1-2 Carabao Cup defeat to Everton.How important is Sorba Thomas to this side? Which defender has been the biggest pleasant surprise? How much more attacking threat will Carlos Corberan's side carry with Fraizer Campbell and Harry Toffolo back available from the start?Plus, can Town capitalise on the goodwill generated by the last three game? And what can we expect against Reading and on transfer deadline day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-2552 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierFulham Flop, Preston Result and Lewis O'BrienSteven Chicken and David Hartrick review the shambolic 1-5 defeat to ten-man Fulham and the unconvincing but hugely important 1-0 win over Preston.What have we and Carlos Corberan learned from these games? How should Huddersfield Town approach the next few games? What are our expectations for this embryonic season? And what needs to be done in the transfer market? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-1855 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierCoventry, Safety Confirmed and Danny WardSteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss what there is to discuss about the 1-1 draw with Coventry City.Is the fans' treatment of Danny Ward a bit unfair? What are the plans for the summer? And has this season effectively been a nil-nil that the Terriers just had to get through? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-05-0552 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierRelegation Picture, Dean Hoyle and Huddersfield Town's AmbitionsSteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss the 1-1 draw away to Sheffield Wednesday and (once again) what that means for the relegation picture.We take the opportunity of the international break to run the rule over Carlos Corberan and the job he's done so far - what's gone well, what's gone less well and where things go from here.We also talk through the recently-released minutes of the latest ATT meeting and what it told us about the club's ambitions, as well as a recent podcast interview with former Terriers chairman Dean Hoyle. Learn more...2021-03-2257 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierLewis O'Brien, Apologies To Richard Keogh and QPRSteven Chicken and David Hartrick are back once again with the ill behaviour to discuss Huddersfield Town's 1-0 win away to QPR.Did we see this coming? Why have Lewis O'Brien and Naby Sarr suddenly got back to their best? Was Sarr even Town's best defender on the day?Most importantly, what does the recent upturn in form tell us about Town's survival prospects, and why is one of us much more convinced than the other that safety is now all but done and dusted? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-03-1542 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierCardiff, Survival and Jordan RhodesSteven Chicken and David Hartrick go through a goalless draw against Cardiff that was more interesting than the scoreline might suggest, not least because Huddersfield Town continued to adapt to a more pragmatic approach.We talk about Alex Vallejo's form and where he might fit in when Jonathan Hogg is fit and able to return (hopefully against QPR at the weekend), Yaya Sanogo's impact up front and whether Corberan should stick with the back three as his default formation for the foreseeable future.We also have a bit of a chat about what that change of approach means...2021-03-0849 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierSwansea, Derby and Yaya SanogoSteven Chicken and David Hartrick had been looking forward to talking through Huddersfield Town's 4-1 win over Swansea but that all went out the window after they took another step back against Derby County on Tuesday afternoon.How should the responsibility be split between Carlos Corberan and his players? Why do they have such a hard time against deep-lying opposition? Is Ryan Schofield the main issue or can his teammates do more to help? And what do we make of the arrival of Yaya Sanogo? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-2452 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierWycombe Collapse And Deep ConcernsHuddersfield Town are in trouble as the hunt for a first win of 2021 goes on.Steven Chicken and David Hartrick wonder if that was a new low for the Terriers this season? Where is the next point going to come from? And how worried should we be about the threat of relegation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-151h 07
Ooh To Be A TerrierLuton Town Away Isn't Such A Fun Song AnymoreSteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss the 1-1 draw with Luton Town and where it leaves Huddersfield Town, who are still looking for their first win of 2021.Why has Naby Sarr been making so many errors? How do Town turn this around? And could we have seen this bad run of form coming?We also discuss Harry Toffolo's red card and the implications his potential suspension might have, look ahead to the Wycombe game and run the rule over potential new signing Oumar Niasse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-0850 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierStriker Chat, Bristol City and Levels Of ConcernSteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss the 2-1 defeat to Bristol City and, tangentially, the 1-0 defeat to Millwall as Huddersfield Town make it five straight losses.Do Town need a striker and when? What profile would they need to fill? And what are the other concerns that might be more pressing? (Hint: it's the defence).That run of form is understandably a cause for concern, but how much better does the performance against Bristol City make us feel about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-01-2743 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierFA Cup Exit, Adding To Aarons...? and Covid ConcernsSteven Chicken and David Hartrick review the 3-2 FA Cup defeat to Plymouth Argyle and pick out a few individuals who made the best case for involvement in the second half of the Championship season.We've also finally welcomed Rolando Aarons to the club and the former Newcastle winger was straight into the action against Plymouth. What can we expect from him, and what business do Town still need to do in this transfer window...if any?And after an upturn in covid cases in football, how do we feel about the season still going ahead as planned...2021-01-1149 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierTired Legs, Transfer Priorities and Mid-Season ReviewSteven Chicken and David Hartrick look back on Huddersfield Town's 2-1 Championship defeat to Reading - another defeat after going ahead.We discuss whether the team could have been rotated just a bit more over the last couple of weeks, Rarmani Edmonds-Green's learning curve after a difficult afternoon and a lack of midfield cohesion.As we've reached the season's halfway point we also review the job Carlos Corberan has done before and look at where things need to go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-01-0452 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierBad Town and Good Town, Bad Naby Sarr and Good Naby Sarr, and An Overall UpturnSteven Chicken and David Hartrick are your hosts for the final episode of 2020.We discuss the late defeat to Barnsley and the late victory over Blackburn pretty much in tandem with one another with the two games both offering a variety of positive and negatives with a few consistent points throughout.Every one of the first XI that has started the last four games gets a mention in one form or another, which we're pretty sure means this podcast must now be a contender for goal of the season. Learn more about your ad choices...2020-12-3053 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierResilience, Ryan Schofield and January Squad InvestmentSteven Chicken and David Hartrick break down a positive weekend for the Terriers after their 2-0 win over Watford.Is Ryan Schofield ready for more first-team football? What will new signing Danny Grant bring to the side? Can we expect many more arrivals?With the playoffs just five points away, we also discuss whether Town ought to go big on their investment in the upcoming transfer window or whether saving their money for the much kinder summer window is a more sensible approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-12-2153 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierTrouble In Bournemouth and January Transfer WishlistSteven Chicken and David Hartrick briefly discuss the 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday but the main focus is of course on the 5-0 defeat away to Bournemouth at the weekend.Why did Corberan make so many changes? What went wrong with the goals? What could Town have done differently? And how big a concern is Naby Sarr's tendency to commit errors?We also discuss what business Town might need to do in the January transfer window and why it might be a bit less than you might think, and bring you feedback from Ireland on Town target Danny...2020-12-1456 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierQ&A: Dean Hoyle's Legacy, Phil Hodgkinson, Transfer Priorities and Club AmbitionsSteven Chicken and David Hartrick answer YOUR questions in this episode of Ooh To Be A..., and we certainly had plenty of them - thank you to everyone who sent them in!We start right at the very top with a run of questions about Dean Hoyle, Phil Hodgkinson and the club's finances.We then move into transfer priorities for January, the Rolando Aarons deal, which of Town's expiring contracts we would renew and which we wouldn't, and whether there is more pressure than ever on the recruitment team.Plenty of you had questions about Carlos Corberan...2020-11-171h 19
Ooh To Be A TerrierLuton Town, Adama Diakhaby and Quarter-Season ReviewThe international break offers Steven Chicken and David Hartrick a natural point at which to reflect on the season so far for Huddersfield Town - but not before talking through the 1-1 draw against Luton Town.We talk through the Terriers' slow start, touch once again (albeit briefly) on that age-old chance creation problem, and talk about Town's approach up the flanks - including Adama Diakhaby's poor form.We then run through a few of the players who have impressed us and a couple who haven't, with particular mentions for Jonathan Hogg, Lewis O'Brien, Isaac Mbenza, Richard Stearman...2020-11-091h 00
Ooh To Be A TerrierRollercoaster Results, Squad Depth and CanalsideSteven Chicken and David Hartrick have no shortage of talking points in this edition of Ooh To Be A... following a comfortable 3-0 win at Millwall and a pretty disastrous 2-1 defeat to Bristol City.Is Town's squad too thin? Why have they now lost two home games on the bounce after going ahead? Is the biggest problem in attack or in defence?We also talk about the unveiling of the work that's been completed at Canalside and the club's announcement of their shirt sponsorship for the season before taking a quick look ahead to the Luton game...2020-11-041h 11
Ooh To Be A TerrierBack-to-Back Defeats, Juninho Bacuna and Recurring ErrorsIn this week's episode of Ooh To Be A..., Steven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss Town's consecutive 2-1 defeats to Preston North End and Birmingham City.How do Town find greater balance in midfield? How culpable was Adama Diakhaby for the loss at St Andrews, or Ben Hamer for the second goal against Preston? And why are Town still struggling to create chances against defensive sides?We then look ahead to the final three games of this run of fixtures, starting with a trip to Millwall before back-to-back home games against a very all-or-nothing Bristol City and that...2020-10-3052 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierTransfer Needs Assessed, and Why Huddersfield Town Are Campaigning Over FinancesSteven Chicken and David Hartrick run through the 1-1 draw away to Rotherham United to once again see what has changed and what remains the same for the Terriers.There have been further signs of tactical progress and that late equaliser was a big psychological boost - but once again we have concerns about that front three.We also discuss whether Huddersfield Town need to by a striker or not before rounding off by talking through Mark Devlin and Phil Hodgkinson's recent media appearances calling for more support for EFL clubs. Learn more about your...2020-10-061h 05
Ooh To Be A TerrierTransfer Needs Assessed, and Why Huddersfield Town Are Campaigning Over FinancesSteven Chicken and David Hartrick run through the 1-1 draw away to Rotherham United to once again see what has changed and what remains the same for the Terriers.There have been further signs of tactical progress and that late equaliser was a big psychological boost - but once again we have concerns about that front three.We also discuss whether Huddersfield Town need to by a striker or not before rounding off by talking through Mark Devlin and Phil Hodgkinson's recent media appearances calling for more support for EFL clubs.2020-10-0600 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierHuddersfield Town's Finances in a Coronavirus WorldSteven Chicken and David Hartrick review a pretty grim performance in the 3-0 defeat to rampant Brentford.The hosts unquestionably played well but should Town have done better anyway? Was this a step backwards or just more of the same? And - once again - what needs to change?We also run pretty extensively through the club's finances in response to a lot of fans' questions about what is going on behind the scenes. We look at how the money stacks up, what their standing is in the transfer market, and how their struggles compare with other clubs...2020-09-211h 03
Ooh To Be A TerrierThe Song Remains The SameSteven Chicken and David Hartrick review the 1-0 defeat to Norwich City to begin the Championship season.Was Richard Stearman dazed and confused after Todd Cantwell's elbow, and did that lead to his heartbreaker of an error? Why does Hartrick give no quarter to the idea that this was a big improvement? Plus there's a whole lotta love for Pipa, but ultimately the song remains the same for Huddersfield Town.These are all Led Zeppelin references, by the way. That's...that's what we're doing here, for literally no reason. Learn more about your ad choices...2020-09-1552 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierRochdale defeat, Pipa and Championship hopesSteven Chicken and David Hartrick talk through a sub-par Town performance in defeat to Rochdale. What are the worries, caveats and positives from that showing, and can we draw meaningful conclusions from that one game? (No. But we give it a really good go!)We talk through the arrival of new right-back Pipa from Espanyol and what he might bring to Carlos Corberan's side and look through what else Town might need in the transfer market before the window closes.We also wonder where the goals are going to come from if and when Karlan Grant and Steve...2020-09-0855 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierTransfers, fixtures and CorberanSteven Chicken and David Hartrick have plenty to talk about after a couple of weeks off, with Danny Ward's transfer, the Carabao Cup draw, the Championship fixture list and Carlos Corberan's first press conference all up for discussion.Why only the one signing so far? How serious is the injury crisis Town find themselves in before the season has even started? How many goals do we expect Ward to get this season based on his stats for Cardiff? Can Diakhaby and Mbenza come good? And is that tricky start a good thing or a bad thing for the Terriers?2020-08-2358 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierCarlos Corberan arrivesSteven Chicken and David Hartrick have just one discussion point on this episode: the appointment of Carlos Corberan as Huddersfield Town head coach.What does this say about the club? What do we expect from Corberan? And do Terriers fans have good reason to feel excited? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-07-2433 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierLuton let-downSteven Chicken and David Hartrick talk through Huddersfield Town's pretty horrendous 2-0 defeat to Luton Town.What went wrong? Why have Town not scored from open play since February, and how do they fix it? Are we confident they can still get the three points that would probably see them safe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-07-131h 07
Ooh To Be A TerrierThe drop zoneSteven Chicken and David Hartrick don't often struggle to offer postives, but even they are at a bit of a loss for over half this week's episode after Town suffered a third consecutive defeat away to Nottingham Forest.This was always going to be a tough game: how far should the criticism go? Have the anomalies become the pattern? How much issues off the pitch passed onto it? And can Town get back out of the relegation zone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-2855 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierUh-ohSteven Chicken and David Hartrick take a deep dive into the awful 2-0 defeat to Wigan.What went wrong? Can it be fixed, and will it be fixed? And after last episode's big old dose of positivity, are we still quite so confidence that Town will still be a Championship club next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-2053 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierActual football! Imagine!Steven Chicken and David Hartrick talk about the EFL's decision to resume the Championship season but not Leagues One or Two - and what that might mean for Huddersfield Town should the campaign be curtailed once more.There will be a transfer window at some point. What will that look like for cash-strapped Championship clubs, are Town better or worse off than their competitors in that regard, and what do they do with their out-of-contract players?And there is finally a date for Town's next game as Wigan come to a fanless John Smith's Stadium on 20th June...2020-06-1052 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierDream squads for next seasonYour regular hosts Steven Chicken and David Hartrick are joined by Matt Shaw from And He Takes That Chance to run through their respective dream 25-man Huddersfield Town squads for next season.13 players get the nod from all three of us but there is quite some variety as to the depth of the cuts each of us would make to the squad and who we would get to replace them in this semi-realistic dream scenario.The teams selected are as follows:STEVEN: - Alex Smithies (Cardiff) - Ryan Schofield...2020-04-0952 min
Ooh To Be A...Reasons for Huddersfield Town fans to be cheerfulSteven Chicken and David Hartrick can't help but talk about the season's unprecedented postponement and why the 2019/20 season must be completed.
But we know you've had your fill of that kind of talk, so we've decided this week should mostly be regarded as an opportunity to take stock of the positives for Huddersfield Town.
Which players have we especially enjoyed watching this season? How does the more long-term future of the club look? And are Town weirdly now in a better position than they were 12 months ago? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2020-03-1943 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierReasons for Huddersfield Town fans to be cheerfulSteven Chicken and David Hartrick can't help but talk about the season's unprecedented postponement and why the 2019/20 season must be completed.But we know you've had your fill of that kind of talk, so we've decided this week should mostly be regarded as an opportunity to take stock of the positives for Huddersfield Town.Which players have we especially enjoyed watching this season? How does the more long-term future of the club look? And are Town weirdly now in a better position than they were 12 months ago? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy 2020-03-1944 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierThem up roadSteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss the 2-0 defeat at Elland Road, the fans' reaction to it, and Danny Cowley's praise for Leeds United after the game.We then turn our attentions to the upcoming games against Wigan, Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City. What should the points target be? Is Wigan a must-win? How many games will Emile Smith Rowe play, and who should replace him if and when he's absent from the starting line-up? And, as ever, how worried should Town fans be? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more...2020-03-1153 min
Ooh To Be A...Them up roadSteven Chicken and David Hartrick discuss the 2-0 defeat at Elland Road, the fans' reaction to it, and Danny Cowley's praise for Leeds United after the game.
We then turn our attentions to the upcoming games against Wigan, Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City. What should the points target be? Is Wigan a must-win? How many games will Emile Smith Rowe play, and who should replace him if and when he's absent from the starting line-up? And, as ever, how worried should Town fans be? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2020-03-1152 min
Ooh To Be A...What is Huddersfield Town's best XI?Steven Chicken and David Hartrick catch up on a very exciting final day of the transfer window that saw the return of old favourite Jonas Lossl and the arrival of Benfica winger Chris Willock as well as Huddersfield Town's trips to Hull and Fulham.
- What can we expect from those new signings?
- How good was the transfer window as a whole?
- Is Steve Mounie currently undroppable?
- What do the stats reveal about Town's performance at Craven Cottage?
- Who makes our respective Town best XIs?
All this and more in this week's jam-packed episode. (No jam...2020-02-0447 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierWhat is Huddersfield Town's best XI?Steven Chicken and David Hartrick catch up on a very exciting final day of the transfer window that saw the return of old favourite Jonas Lossl and the arrival of Benfica winger Chris Willock as well as Huddersfield Town's trips to Hull and Fulham. - What can we expect from those new signings? - How good was the transfer window as a whole? - Is Steve Mounie currently undroppable? - What do the stats reveal about Town's performance at Craven Cottage? - Who makes our respective Town best XIs?All this and more in...2020-02-0448 min
Ooh To Be A...Four signings, Jeremy? Four? That's insaneIn this week's Ooh To Be A..., Steven Chicken and David Hartrick talk through Huddersfield Town's awful defeat to Barnsley and the extremely respectable draw against Brentford.
Of course, the latter performance was helped along by four new faces in the Town line-up. We talk through that quartet and how they did and talk about what else the Terriers might need in this window.
Plus we talk about Karlan Grant's form and future (again), Trevoh Chalobah's performances and perception (again), and probably a third thing I can't think of at the moment but it makes this sentence look a lot...2020-01-2053 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierFour signings, Jeremy? Four? That's insaneIn this week's Ooh To Be A..., Steven Chicken and David Hartrick talk through Huddersfield Town's awful defeat to Barnsley and the extremely respectable draw against Brentford.Of course, the latter performance was helped along by four new faces in the Town line-up. We talk through that quartet and how they did and talk about what else the Terriers might need in this window.Plus we talk about Karlan Grant's form and future (again), Trevoh Chalobah's performances and perception (again), and probably a third thing I can't think of at the moment but it makes this sentence look...2020-01-2054 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierFestive fixtures in focusSteven Chicken and David Hartrick talk through Town's 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough and their 2-1 comeback win over Blackburn Rovers.Has Steve Mounie done enough to keep his place? How far can Lewis O'Brien go in this game? Are expectations on Trevoh Chalobah too high? And how much childish sniggering can two grown men do? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-3049 min
Ooh To Be A...Festive fixtures in focusSteven Chicken and David Hartrick talk through Town's 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough and their 2-1 comeback win over Blackburn Rovers.
Has Steve Mounie done enough to keep his place? How far can Lewis O'Brien go in this game? Are expectations on Trevoh Chalobah too high? And how much childish sniggering can two grown men do? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-12-3049 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierForest fracas and half-season reviewSteven Chicken and David Hartrick talk for longer about the 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest than we think we have about any other game this season. To be fair, there was plenty to go at.We also look ahead to what Town can expect for the rest of the season and where we expect they will finish come the end of the season.Ho ho ho! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-2349 min
Ooh To Be A...Forest fracas and half-season reviewSteven Chicken and David Hartrick talk for longer about the 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest than we think we have about any other game this season. To be fair, there was plenty to go at.
We also look ahead to what Town can expect for the rest of the season and where we expect they will finish come the end of the season.
Ho ho ho! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-12-2348 min
Ooh To Be A...Leeds, Charlton and the festive fixturesSteven Chicken and David Hartrick review the derby defeat to Leeds and the away win at Charlton, featuring plenty of chat about the youngsters that have stepped up into the first team.
We then look ahead to Saturday's upcoming game against Wigan and the somewhat more generous fixture list over the next month or so, before finishing up with a discussion of the potential departures - and arrivals - in the January transfer window. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-12-121h 00
Ooh To Be A TerrierLeeds, Charlton and the festive fixturesSteven Chicken and David Hartrick review the derby defeat to Leeds and the away win at Charlton, featuring plenty of chat about the youngsters that have stepped up into the first team.We then look ahead to Saturday's upcoming game against Wigan and the somewhat more generous fixture list over the next month or so, before finishing up with a discussion of the potential departures - and arrivals - in the January transfer window. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-121h 00
Ooh To Be A...Fan Q&AAfter a very brief review of the Preston game, Steven Chicken and David Hartrick answer YOUR questions on this week's podcast.
The January transfer window is top of your mind but we cover a wide variety of topics, from thoughts on the season so far, what the Cowleys have brought to the side, and the worst games we have ever seen... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-11-141h 14
Ooh To Be A TerrierFan Q&AAfter a very brief review of the Preston game, Steven Chicken and David Hartrick answer YOUR questions on this week's podcast.The January transfer window is top of your mind but we cover a wide variety of topics, from thoughts on the season so far, what the Cowleys have brought to the side, and the worst games we have ever seen... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-11-141h 13
Ooh To Be A...Draws and DrawersSteven Chicken and David Hartrick run the rule over the 2-2 draw away to Blackburn and the 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough on a week that has seen Huddersfield Town stricken with a stomach bug.
Does that context make this two good points, or is it two missed opportunities? How do Town start creating better chances? And just how good is Lewis O'Brien? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-10-2541 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierDraws and DrawersSteven Chicken and David Hartrick run the rule over the 2-2 draw away to Blackburn and the 0-0 draw with Middlesbrough on a week that has seen Huddersfield Town stricken with a stomach bug.Does that context make this two good points, or is it two missed opportunities? How do Town start creating better chances? And just how good is Lewis O'Brien? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-2540 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierEpisode IV: A New HopeSteven Chicken and David Hartrick belatedly talk through Town's win over Hull City, the improved form of Juninho Bacuna, Elias Kachunga and others since the Cowleys came in, and look at who might be candidates for getting loaned out or even sold if the club were to reduce their playing squad.We also look ahead to the game against Blackburn, reflect on the Cowleys' Q&A at the Gas Club, and discuss Florent Hadergjonaj's best position, and Chicken laughs at Hartrick saying 'do-do' because he is a massive child. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-10-151h 03
Ooh To Be A...Episode IV: A New HopeSteven Chicken and David Hartrick belatedly talk through Town's win over Hull City, the improved form of Juninho Bacuna, Elias Kachunga and others since the Cowleys came in, and look at who might be candidates for getting loaned out or even sold if the club were to reduce their playing squad.
We also look ahead to the game against Blackburn, reflect on the Cowleys' Q&A at the Gas Club, and discuss Florent Hadergjonaj's best position, and Chicken laughs at Hartrick saying 'do-do' because he is a massive child. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-10-151h 02
Ooh To Be A TerrierSigns of improvement, Danny Simpson and a huge OctoberSteven Chicken and David Hartrick talk about Huddersfield Town's 4-2 defeat to West Brom and finally find some encouragement in the performance - just as well, as Town have a massively important run of fixtures coming up.We also discuss what Danny Simpson might hypothetically bring to the team and whether fan attitudes towards Phil Hodgkinson may be calming down a bit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-271h 00
Ooh To Be A...Signs of improvement, Danny Simpson and a huge OctoberSteven Chicken and David Hartrick talk about Huddersfield Town's 4-2 defeat to West Brom and finally find some encouragement in the performance - just as well, as Town have a massively important run of fixtures coming up.
We also discuss what Danny Simpson might hypothetically bring to the team and whether fan attitudes towards Phil Hodgkinson may be calming down a bit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-09-271h 00
Ooh To Be A TerrierThe Cowleys arriveSteven Chicken and David Hartrick have just one topic of conversation this week: the Cowleys.Danny and Nicky arrive at Huddersfield Town after three-and-a-half weeks of searching, during which time the brothers at one stage actually turned Town down.What do we make of the recruitment process? Have Town got the right man (men)? What are our first impressions from that first press conference? And what does the future hold for Huddersfield Town both on and off the pitch? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices...2019-09-1049 min
Ooh To Be A...The Cowleys arriveSteven Chicken and David Hartrick have just one topic of conversation this week: the Cowleys.
Danny and Nicky arrive at Huddersfield Town after three-and-a-half weeks of searching, during which time the brothers at one stage actually turned Town down.
What do we make of the recruitment process? Have Town got the right man (men)? What are our first impressions from that first press conference? And what does the future hold for Huddersfield Town both on and off the pitch? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-09-1049 min
Ooh To Be A...Derby, David Webb and Championship predictionsSteven Chicken is joined by Jim Chisem and new guest David Hartrick to offer final thoughts on Huddersfield Town's pre-season; the appointment of new Head of Fooball Operations David Webb; and to make some slightly reluctant predictions on the coming Championship season.
Who looks good? Who's going down? And most importantly, where can we expect Town to finish? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy2019-08-0246 min
Ooh To Be A TerrierDerby, David Webb and Championship predictionsSteven Chicken is joined by Jim Chisem and new guest David Hartrick to offer final thoughts on Huddersfield Town's pre-season; the appointment of new Head of Fooball Operations David Webb; and to make some slightly reluctant predictions on the coming Championship season.Who looks good? Who's going down? And most importantly, where can we expect Town to finish? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-0246 min