Huddersfield Town away match thread

[Jerseybean]

Last season in their penultimate match the Terriers beat promoted Sheffield United 1-0 to secure their Championship status and relegate Reading in the process. Neil Warnock said before the game that keeping Town up would rank as his biggest achievement in management. He steered them to finish 18th in the table with 53 points.

In September they appointed Darren Moore as their new manager. Saying ‘Darren, 49, was the standout first choice following an extensive recruitment process led by Chief Executive Jake Edwards and Sporting Director Mark Cartwright.’

American businessman Kevin Nagle completed his takeover of Huddersfield Town in June, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65992665

Ground guide: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/championship/john-smiths-stadium-huddersfield-town.html

Last season it finished 0-0 between us, https://youtu.be/taJgf34WoiM

Last weekend we lost to a 94th minute goal at home to Norwich, while they drew away at Swansea, with the Swans equalizing in the 94th minute.

Their forum: https://downatthemac.proboards.com/thread/119341/town-bristol-city

Nahki Wells, Marcus Stewart, Kasey Palmer, Phil Jevons, Brian Clark, John Quigley, Gordon Low, Andy May, Jack Hunt, Jamie Paterson, Andy King and Jamie McCombe all played for both teams.

LM presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/manning-looks-ahead-to-huddersfield/

Head-to-head record

Won: 25

Lost: 28

Drawn: 12

Their match preview: https://www.htafc.com/news/2023/december/preview-bristol-city-h/

Officials

Referee: Andy Davies, he made his debut as a football league referee in 2012.

He is probably better known for being the only football league referee to have played professional football, having had to retire from the game at the age of 28 due to injury having played for Gillingham, Portsmouth and Yeovil.

Assistants: Graham Kane and Andrew Dallison

Fourth official: Ross Joyce

Pubs

Away fans can mix in any of the pubs really. There's not much in the way of pubs near the ground.

Turnbridge WMC, Aspley Marina, Peacock (if coming from the other side) but all are about 10 mins walk to the away end.

If you are wanting a few pints then probably best to get into town, it's a 15 minute walk. Some really good pubs in the centre of Huddersfield for afternoon drinking, anyone coming by train has two pubs built into the station on each side, both are worth a visit.

It's a bit shit apparently but the Boy and Barrell is the 'designated away fan pub' and will be Bristol City fans only drinking in there before the game.

Rat and Ratchet

40 Chapel Hill, Huddersfield HD1 3EB

Popular split-level pub with own-brew beers and plenty of guests including Ossett, good range of ciders/perries too, pork pies and sausage rolls, friendly staff; darts, pinball machine, quiz nights and live music; open all day Fri-Sun, from 3pm other days.

Sportsman

1 St John's Rd, Huddersfield HD1 5AY, https://www.facebook.com/SportsmanHuddersfield/

Restored1930s interior with lounge and two cosy side rooms, eight real ales and plenty of craft beers, friendly knowledgeable staff, pie menu served Fri-Sun; live music; dogs welcome, handy for station, open all day (till midnight Fri, Sat).

Star inn

7 Albert Street, Huddersfield, HD1 3PJ, https://www.facebook.com/thestarinnfollyhall/

Friendly unpretentious local with range of ten competitively priced ales kept well by enthusiastic landlady (in charge for 20 years), continental beers and real cider too, beer festivals in back marquee, open fire; open all day weekends, closed Mon and lunchtimes Tues-Fri.

The Grove

2 Spring Grove St, Huddersfield HD1 4BP, https://www.thegrove.pub

Friendly two-bar pub with huge selection of bottled beers (some gluten-free), up to 18 well kept/priced ales and 15 craft kegs, real cider, also an impressive range of whiskies and other spirits, knowledgeable staff, no food apart from interesting bar snacks, eclectic collection of artwork and taxidermy; live jazz and folk sessions; children (till 8pm) and dogs welcome, back terrace, open all day Sat, Sun, from 2pm other days.

Located in the heart of Huddersfield, a short stroll from the train station and a firm favourite for real ale and craft beer drinkers, the Grove has a phenomenal list of over 45 cask and craft keg ales (20 cask and 25 craft keg). (restricted until COVID restrictions lifted.) New breweries feature regularly, along with stouts, strong ales and real cider. In addition there is a superb list of over 100 + bottled beers. With a huge array of speciality whiskies, gins and rums and spirits from all over the world. We offer something for any discerning palette. We also have occasional live entertainment so be sure to check out our social media for our events. With a penchant for the unusual The Grove challenges more than your taste buds. Take a look at the ever changing artwork throughout both of the bars. All the artwork is as individual as our beer and is hand picked to challenge even the most hardened arty types.

The Yorkshire Rose (217 Leeds Road, Huddersfield HD1 6NW) https://www.yorkshirerosepub.co.uk has previously been popular with away fans. The pub stocks a wide selection of beers and offers good food, although fans are encouraged to arrive early as this is a small establishment and is likely to be busy on a match-day. 

The Turnbridge Working Men’s Club (9 St Andrew’s Road, Aspley, HD1 6SB)  https://www.facebook.com/Turnbridge-Working-Mens-Club-955182767866091 welcomes non-members and away fans on match-days. It is usually busy on match-days, so early attendance is advised. It is friendly for away supporters, cheap with decent ales/lagers.

The Magic Rock Tap Bar (Willow Park Business Centre, Willow Lane, Huddersfield HD1 5EB)  https://magicrockbrewing.com/pages/huddersfield-taproom offers excellent ales and good food as well, although it is about a mile or so from the ground, recommended by Huddersfield fans as a great away pub.

Supporters arriving by train may wish to frequent The Head of Steam or The King’s Head, https://www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/bars/huddersfield which features in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, within the station itself.

The Parish (28 Kirkgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1QQ) https://parishpub.co.uk stocks a wide selection of alcohol as well as having a highly recommend food menu.

Huddersfield facts

Higher Education is extremely popular – over a third of the population in Huddersfield are students, roughly 40,000 people!  Thanks to the top-class educational facilities Huddersfield has to offer, like Kirklees College and the University of Huddersfield. 

The rarest car in Britain was built in Huddersfield – not long after WW1 factories in the town of Huddersfield worked to build the LSD 3-wheel car!  A car which is now known as one of the rarest cars in Britain and is available to see at the Tolson Historical Museum. 

A railway station to boast about!  The railway station in Huddersfield dates back to 1950 and is nestled in St Georges Square. The station has been described as “the most splendid station façade in England” by Sir John Betjeman, wherein 2009, the station also underwent a £4 million restoration, which landed it an architectural award. 

Home of the rugby league. Huddersfield is actually home of the rugby league as the town is known to have invented the sport in 1895 when there was a dispute over payments to players.  The local team, Huddersfield Giants, now play at The John Smith’s Stadium, where they also won all four rugby league cups in 1914 

Home to Britain’s largest nodding dog – standing tall at 11 feet high, this large nodding dog was specially designed and created for the Dogs Trust, where it currently stands proud outside their Leeds office. 

The birthplace of some notable figures – actors including Jackie Whitaker, James Mason, and Zoe Lucker, to name a few. Footballer Frazier Campbell, as well as writer Simon Armitage, also emanate from the town.  However, most notably is the former Prime Minister who was born and grew up in Huddersfield, Harold Wilson. 

Huddersfield has over 200 listed buildings.  A historical market town once renowned as an epicenter for textile manufacturing, many of Huddersfield’s older buildings are still standing today. 

Huddersfield is the tenth-largest town in the UK! 

Huddersfield Town FC was the first English team to win the league three times in a row!  

The Sex Pistols played their last two British shows in venues in Huddersfield!  In Ivanhoe’s nightclub, to be precise.  In 1977 the Sex Pistols took to the stage for one last show before they headed to the US to tour, resulting in the band eventually breaking up. 

[Davefevs]

4 minutes ago, Jerseybean said:

Referee: Andy Davies, he made his debut as a football league referee in 2012.

He is probably better known for being the only football league referee to have played professional football, having had to retire from the game at the age of 28 due to injury having played for Gillingham, Portsmouth and Yeovil.

You’d never have effing guessed!

[One Team]

Speaking with a colleague yesterday who is a Huddersfield fan was interesting. 

Usual sort of “why aren’t you in the Premier League?” type discussion along with surprise at Pearson’s sacking. 

He also was very confident ahead of tomorrow as well! 

[FNQ]

Huddersfield have had a few good results in recent weeks and on the face of it seem to be in a fair bit of form. However, it must be said that they have also been riding their luck too.. Sunderland had 27 shots to their 8, and Swansea had 22 shots to their 5 for example. It’s about time our luck, and especially GT and Zac’s luck in particular changed. Fingers firmly crossed.. 3-1 to us.

[BigTone]

52 minutes ago, Jerseybean said:

Last season in their penultimate match the Terriers beat promoted Sheffield United 1-0 to secure their Championship status and relegate Reading in the process. Neil Warnock said before the game that keeping Town up would rank as his biggest achievement in management. He steered them to finish 18th in the table with 53 points.

In September they appointed Darren Moore as their new manager. Saying ‘Darren, 49, was the standout first choice following an extensive recruitment process led by Chief Executive Jake Edwards and Sporting Director Mark Cartwright.’

American businessman Kevin Nagle completed his takeover of Huddersfield Town in June, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65992665

Ground guide: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/championship/john-smiths-stadium-huddersfield-town.html

Last season it finished 0-0 between us, https://youtu.be/taJgf34WoiM

Last weekend we lost to a 94th minute goal at home to Norwich, while they drew away at Swansea, with the Swans equalizing in the 94th minute.

Their forum: https://downatthemac.proboards.com/thread/119341/town-bristol-city

Nahki Wells, Marcus Stewart, Kasey Palmer, Phil Jevons, Brian Clark, John Quigley, Gordon Low, Andy May, Jack Hunt, Jamie Paterson, Andy King and Jamie McCombe all played for both teams.

LM presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/manning-looks-ahead-to-huddersfield/

Head-to-head record

Won: 25

Lost: 28

Drawn: 12

Their match preview: https://www.htafc.com/news/2023/december/preview-bristol-city-h/

Officials

Referee: Andy Davies, he made his debut as a football league referee in 2012.

He is probably better known for being the only football league referee to have played professional football, having had to retire from the game at the age of 28 due to injury having played for Gillingham, Portsmouth and Yeovil.

Assistants: Graham Kane and Andrew Dallison

Fourth official: Ross Joyce

Pubs

Away fans can mix in any of the pubs really. There's not much in the way of pubs near the ground.

Turnbridge WMC, Aspley Marina, Peacock (if coming from the other side) but all are about 10 mins walk to the away end.

If you are wanting a few pints then probably best to get into town, it's a 15 minute walk. Some really good pubs in the centre of Huddersfield for afternoon drinking, anyone coming by train has two pubs built into the station on each side, both are worth a visit.

It's a bit shit apparently but the Boy and Barrell is the 'designated away fan pub' and will be Bristol City fans only drinking in there before the game.

Rat and Ratchet

40 Chapel Hill, Huddersfield HD1 3EB

Popular split-level pub with own-brew beers and plenty of guests including Ossett, good range of ciders/perries too, pork pies and sausage rolls, friendly staff; darts, pinball machine, quiz nights and live music; open all day Fri-Sun, from 3pm other days.

Sportsman

1 St John's Rd, Huddersfield HD1 5AY, https://www.facebook.com/SportsmanHuddersfield/

Restored1930s interior with lounge and two cosy side rooms, eight real ales and plenty of craft beers, friendly knowledgeable staff, pie menu served Fri-Sun; live music; dogs welcome, handy for station, open all day (till midnight Fri, Sat).

Star inn

7 Albert Street, Huddersfield, HD1 3PJ, https://www.facebook.com/thestarinnfollyhall/

Friendly unpretentious local with range of ten competitively priced ales kept well by enthusiastic landlady (in charge for 20 years), continental beers and real cider too, beer festivals in back marquee, open fire; open all day weekends, closed Mon and lunchtimes Tues-Fri.

The Grove

2 Spring Grove St, Huddersfield HD1 4BP, https://www.thegrove.pub

Friendly two-bar pub with huge selection of bottled beers (some gluten-free), up to 18 well kept/priced ales and 15 craft kegs, real cider, also an impressive range of whiskies and other spirits, knowledgeable staff, no food apart from interesting bar snacks, eclectic collection of artwork and taxidermy; live jazz and folk sessions; children (till 8pm) and dogs welcome, back terrace, open all day Sat, Sun, from 2pm other days.

Located in the heart of Huddersfield, a short stroll from the train station and a firm favourite for real ale and craft beer drinkers, the Grove has a phenomenal list of over 45 cask and craft keg ales (20 cask and 25 craft keg). (restricted until COVID restrictions lifted.) New breweries feature regularly, along with stouts, strong ales and real cider. In addition there is a superb list of over 100 + bottled beers. With a huge array of speciality whiskies, gins and rums and spirits from all over the world. We offer something for any discerning palette. We also have occasional live entertainment so be sure to check out our social media for our events. With a penchant for the unusual The Grove challenges more than your taste buds. Take a look at the ever changing artwork throughout both of the bars. All the artwork is as individual as our beer and is hand picked to challenge even the most hardened arty types.

The Yorkshire Rose (217 Leeds Road, Huddersfield HD1 6NW) https://www.yorkshirerosepub.co.uk has previously been popular with away fans. The pub stocks a wide selection of beers and offers good food, although fans are encouraged to arrive early as this is a small establishment and is likely to be busy on a match-day. 

The Turnbridge Working Men’s Club (9 St Andrew’s Road, Aspley, HD1 6SB)  https://www.facebook.com/Turnbridge-Working-Mens-Club-955182767866091 welcomes non-members and away fans on match-days. It is usually busy on match-days, so early attendance is advised. It is friendly for away supporters, cheap with decent ales/lagers.

The Magic Rock Tap Bar (Willow Park Business Centre, Willow Lane, Huddersfield HD1 5EB)  https://magicrockbrewing.com/pages/huddersfield-taproom offers excellent ales and good food as well, although it is about a mile or so from the ground, recommended by Huddersfield fans as a great away pub.

Supporters arriving by train may wish to frequent The Head of Steam or The King’s Head, https://www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/bars/huddersfield which features in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, within the station itself.

The Parish (28 Kirkgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1QQ) https://parishpub.co.uk stocks a wide selection of alcohol as well as having a highly recommend food menu.

Huddersfield facts

Higher Education is extremely popular – over a third of the population in Huddersfield are students, roughly 40,000 people!  Thanks to the top-class educational facilities Huddersfield has to offer, like Kirklees College and the University of Huddersfield. 

The rarest car in Britain was built in Huddersfield – not long after WW1 factories in the town of Huddersfield worked to build the LSD 3-wheel car!  A car which is now known as one of the rarest cars in Britain and is available to see at the Tolson Historical Museum. 

A railway station to boast about!  The railway station in Huddersfield dates back to 1950 and is nestled in St Georges Square. The station has been described as “the most splendid station façade in England” by Sir John Betjeman, wherein 2009, the station also underwent a £4 million restoration, which landed it an architectural award. 

Home of the rugby league. Huddersfield is actually home of the rugby league as the town is known to have invented the sport in 1895 when there was a dispute over payments to players.  The local team, Huddersfield Giants, now play at The John Smith’s Stadium, where they also won all four rugby league cups in 1914 

Home to Britain’s largest nodding dog – standing tall at 11 feet high, this large nodding dog was specially designed and created for the Dogs Trust, where it currently stands proud outside their Leeds office. 

The birthplace of some notable figures – actors including Jackie Whitaker, James Mason, and Zoe Lucker, to name a few. Footballer Frazier Campbell, as well as writer Simon Armitage, also emanate from the town.  However, most notably is the former Prime Minister who was born and grew up in Huddersfield, Harold Wilson. 

Huddersfield has over 200 listed buildings.  A historical market town once renowned as an epicenter for textile manufacturing, many of Huddersfield’s older buildings are still standing today. 

Huddersfield is the tenth-largest town in the UK! 

Huddersfield Town FC was the first English team to win the league three times in a row!  

The Sex Pistols played their last two British shows in venues in Huddersfield!  In Ivanhoe’s nightclub, to be precise.  In 1977 the Sex Pistols took to the stage for one last show before they headed to the US to tour, resulting in the band eventually breaking up. 

Condensed Version

Huddersfield:

Home to Britain’s largest nodding dog.

City to win 1-0

COYR

Edited December 8, 2023 by BigTone

[bcfc01]

50 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

You’d never have effing guessed!

I don't really take note of referees, but Andy Davies stands out as the worst ref I have ever seen and I cringed when I saw his name in the OP.

Just goes to show that those that want to see more ex-pros as referees may not be correct. At the very least, he is proof that being an ex-pro isn't necessarily a good attribute for refereeing.

At least he is fair - he's shite for both sides.

[Davefevs]

1 hour ago, FNQ said:

Huddersfield have had a few good results in recent weeks and on the face of it seem to be in a fair bit of form. However, it must be said that they have also been riding their luck too.. Sunderland had 27 shots to their 8, and Swansea had 22 shots to their 5 for example. It’s about time our luck, and especially GT and Zac’s luck in particular changed. Fingers firmly crossed.. 3-1 to us.

The numbers certainly point to City recording a win (if only it was that simple):

 

[bcfc01]

One of those relatively rare occasions where we are favourites away from home both in the stats and the bookies.

It doesn't normally work out for us, but I think we should be getting at least a point from this game.

I'm going for a 2-1 win and Conway to bag a goal.

[GrahamC]

2 hours ago, Davefevs said:

You’d never have effing guessed!

Keith Stroud (nowhere near as bad as is made out), Gavin Ward & then Andy Davies, we certainly are getting the cream of the crop lately, aren’t we?

**** me.

 

[frenchred]

3 hours ago, BigTone said:

Condensed Version

Huddersfield:

Home to Britain’s largest nodding dog.

City to win 1-0

COYR

Only tomorrow afternoon!

[Red from afar]

At least it won't be as cold as last season....albeit incredibly windy.

Edited December 8, 2023 by Red from afar

[italian dave]

51 minutes ago, Red from afar said:

At least it won't be as cold as last season....albeit incredibly windy.

And very wet!

Do they ever get good weather in Huddersfield. I’ve been there a few times and it’s invariably wet, windy, cold, snowing, foggy, and more often all five together. 

[Davefevs]

Just to add, Huddersfield’s current form (P5 W1 D3 L1), whilst an improvement in terms of results, are underpinned by some awful numbers.

I rarely expect a win ahead of a game, but this is as close as I get.

Plymouth earlier this season was another, but that was more gut feel.

[Mr Popodopolous]

Huddersfield of late, perhaps away from home especially have been taking quite a negative approach under Moore.

Shots, possession all of it really. I'd have to look in a bit of depth but Hull away especially they were seen as hugely cautious albeit it took a very long time for Hull to make the breakthrough.

If they score first against us, it could be a frustrating slog of an afternoon.

Edited December 8, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[Red from afar]

1 hour ago, italian dave said:

And very wet!

Do they ever get good weather in Huddersfield. I’ve been there a few times and it’s invariably wet, windy, cold, snowing, foggy, and more often all five together. 

Yes they do, for about 3 days over June/July.

[SomeRandomBristolian]

COYR!!

[Sleepy1968]

Looking forward to seeing how we perform tomorrow. We should be a tiny bit further forward with ManningBall. I'm hoping we can create a few big chances, and that TC can get the one on one hoodoo off this back.

[RedM]

4 hours ago, italian dave said:

And very wet!

Do they ever get good weather in Huddersfield. I’ve been there a few times and it’s invariably wet, windy, cold, snowing, foggy, and more often all five together. 

It does seem like that, I've been there a few times and been through all that too! I'm not going tomorrow, decided to miss a couple of away matches. Nothing to do with the football/change of manager, it's just a busy time at work and I need a break from travelling and losing a whole day to football .

To all those that are going, wrap up warm and I hope it's a great game for you!

[Mr Popodopolous]

One thing to add, I maybe excessively cautious or downbeat but I forecast a fairly low key draw.

Rain, cold..identical home and away records in terms of points ie 11 apiece from 9.

They have 10, we have 11 albeit their GD of -7 is certainly worse than the-2 for us.

[italian dave]

1 hour ago, RedM said:

It does seem like that, I've been there a few times and been through all that too! I'm not going tomorrow, decided to miss a couple of away matches. Nothing to do with the football/change of manager, it's just a busy time at work and I need a break from travelling and losing a whole day to football .

To all those that are going, wrap up warm and I hope it's a great game for you!

I’m going….will try to remember a ground photo in your absence!! And maybe even a bin……

[Rocking Red Cyril]

13 hours ago, Davefevs said:

You’d never have effing guessed!

One of your fave refs then Dave 

Just now, Rocking Red Cyril said:

One of your fave refs then Dave 

Have we got Robins TV tomorrow. And is it likely to have improved ??

[Davefevs]

8 minutes ago, Rocking Red Cyril said:

One of your fave refs then Dave 

Have we got Robins TV tomorrow. And is it likely to have improved ??

He is down there, but he’s not Ward, Eltringham level of abysmalness 

[redkev]

Be interesting to see how many we take to uddersfield not a place we tend to take many but as our away support seems to have improved this year might be an increased amount , saying that Xmas round the corner and the small matter of Brum Watford and West Ham all in the space of a few weeks , decisions decisions ££££

[hollydog]

15 hours ago, Jerseybean said:

Last season in their penultimate match the Terriers beat promoted Sheffield United 1-0 to secure their Championship status and relegate Reading in the process. Neil Warnock said before the game that keeping Town up would rank as his biggest achievement in management. He steered them to finish 18th in the table with 53 points.

In September they appointed Darren Moore as their new manager. Saying ‘Darren, 49, was the standout first choice following an extensive recruitment process led by Chief Executive Jake Edwards and Sporting Director Mark Cartwright.’

American businessman Kevin Nagle completed his takeover of Huddersfield Town in June, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65992665

Ground guide: https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues/england/championship/john-smiths-stadium-huddersfield-town.html

Last season it finished 0-0 between us, https://youtu.be/taJgf34WoiM

Last weekend we lost to a 94th minute goal at home to Norwich, while they drew away at Swansea, with the Swans equalizing in the 94th minute.

Their forum: https://downatthemac.proboards.com/thread/119341/town-bristol-city

Nahki Wells, Marcus Stewart, Kasey Palmer, Phil Jevons, Brian Clark, John Quigley, Gordon Low, Andy May, Jack Hunt, Jamie Paterson, Andy King and Jamie McCombe all played for both teams.

LM presser: https://www.bcfc.co.uk/video/interviews/manning-looks-ahead-to-huddersfield/

Head-to-head record

Won: 25

Lost: 28

Drawn: 12

Their match preview: https://www.htafc.com/news/2023/december/preview-bristol-city-h/

Officials

Referee: Andy Davies, he made his debut as a football league referee in 2012.

He is probably better known for being the only football league referee to have played professional football, having had to retire from the game at the age of 28 due to injury having played for Gillingham, Portsmouth and Yeovil.

Assistants: Graham Kane and Andrew Dallison

Fourth official: Ross Joyce

Pubs

Away fans can mix in any of the pubs really. There's not much in the way of pubs near the ground.

Turnbridge WMC, Aspley Marina, Peacock (if coming from the other side) but all are about 10 mins walk to the away end.

If you are wanting a few pints then probably best to get into town, it's a 15 minute walk. Some really good pubs in the centre of Huddersfield for afternoon drinking, anyone coming by train has two pubs built into the station on each side, both are worth a visit.

It's a bit shit apparently but the Boy and Barrell is the 'designated away fan pub' and will be Bristol City fans only drinking in there before the game.

Rat and Ratchet

40 Chapel Hill, Huddersfield HD1 3EB

Popular split-level pub with own-brew beers and plenty of guests including Ossett, good range of ciders/perries too, pork pies and sausage rolls, friendly staff; darts, pinball machine, quiz nights and live music; open all day Fri-Sun, from 3pm other days.

Sportsman

1 St John's Rd, Huddersfield HD1 5AY, https://www.facebook.com/SportsmanHuddersfield/

Restored1930s interior with lounge and two cosy side rooms, eight real ales and plenty of craft beers, friendly knowledgeable staff, pie menu served Fri-Sun; live music; dogs welcome, handy for station, open all day (till midnight Fri, Sat).

Star inn

7 Albert Street, Huddersfield, HD1 3PJ, https://www.facebook.com/thestarinnfollyhall/

Friendly unpretentious local with range of ten competitively priced ales kept well by enthusiastic landlady (in charge for 20 years), continental beers and real cider too, beer festivals in back marquee, open fire; open all day weekends, closed Mon and lunchtimes Tues-Fri.

The Grove

2 Spring Grove St, Huddersfield HD1 4BP, https://www.thegrove.pub

Friendly two-bar pub with huge selection of bottled beers (some gluten-free), up to 18 well kept/priced ales and 15 craft kegs, real cider, also an impressive range of whiskies and other spirits, knowledgeable staff, no food apart from interesting bar snacks, eclectic collection of artwork and taxidermy; live jazz and folk sessions; children (till 8pm) and dogs welcome, back terrace, open all day Sat, Sun, from 2pm other days.

Located in the heart of Huddersfield, a short stroll from the train station and a firm favourite for real ale and craft beer drinkers, the Grove has a phenomenal list of over 45 cask and craft keg ales (20 cask and 25 craft keg). (restricted until COVID restrictions lifted.) New breweries feature regularly, along with stouts, strong ales and real cider. In addition there is a superb list of over 100 + bottled beers. With a huge array of speciality whiskies, gins and rums and spirits from all over the world. We offer something for any discerning palette. We also have occasional live entertainment so be sure to check out our social media for our events. With a penchant for the unusual The Grove challenges more than your taste buds. Take a look at the ever changing artwork throughout both of the bars. All the artwork is as individual as our beer and is hand picked to challenge even the most hardened arty types.

The Yorkshire Rose (217 Leeds Road, Huddersfield HD1 6NW) https://www.yorkshirerosepub.co.uk has previously been popular with away fans. The pub stocks a wide selection of beers and offers good food, although fans are encouraged to arrive early as this is a small establishment and is likely to be busy on a match-day. 

The Turnbridge Working Men’s Club (9 St Andrew’s Road, Aspley, HD1 6SB)  https://www.facebook.com/Turnbridge-Working-Mens-Club-955182767866091 welcomes non-members and away fans on match-days. It is usually busy on match-days, so early attendance is advised. It is friendly for away supporters, cheap with decent ales/lagers.

The Magic Rock Tap Bar (Willow Park Business Centre, Willow Lane, Huddersfield HD1 5EB)  https://magicrockbrewing.com/pages/huddersfield-taproom offers excellent ales and good food as well, although it is about a mile or so from the ground, recommended by Huddersfield fans as a great away pub.

Supporters arriving by train may wish to frequent The Head of Steam or The King’s Head, https://www.theheadofsteam.co.uk/bars/huddersfield which features in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide, within the station itself.

The Parish (28 Kirkgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1QQ) https://parishpub.co.uk stocks a wide selection of alcohol as well as having a highly recommend food menu.

Huddersfield facts

Higher Education is extremely popular – over a third of the population in Huddersfield are students, roughly 40,000 people!  Thanks to the top-class educational facilities Huddersfield has to offer, like Kirklees College and the University of Huddersfield. 

The rarest car in Britain was built in Huddersfield – not long after WW1 factories in the town of Huddersfield worked to build the LSD 3-wheel car!  A car which is now known as one of the rarest cars in Britain and is available to see at the Tolson Historical Museum. 

A railway station to boast about!  The railway station in Huddersfield dates back to 1950 and is nestled in St Georges Square. The station has been described as “the most splendid station façade in England” by Sir John Betjeman, wherein 2009, the station also underwent a £4 million restoration, which landed it an architectural award. 

Home of the rugby league. Huddersfield is actually home of the rugby league as the town is known to have invented the sport in 1895 when there was a dispute over payments to players.  The local team, Huddersfield Giants, now play at The John Smith’s Stadium, where they also won all four rugby league cups in 1914 

Home to Britain’s largest nodding dog – standing tall at 11 feet high, this large nodding dog was specially designed and created for the Dogs Trust, where it currently stands proud outside their Leeds office. 

The birthplace of some notable figures – actors including Jackie Whitaker, James Mason, and Zoe Lucker, to name a few. Footballer Frazier Campbell, as well as writer Simon Armitage, also emanate from the town.  However, most notably is the former Prime Minister who was born and grew up in Huddersfield, Harold Wilson. 

Huddersfield has over 200 listed buildings.  A historical market town once renowned as an epicenter for textile manufacturing, many of Huddersfield’s older buildings are still standing today. 

Huddersfield is the tenth-largest town in the UK! 

Huddersfield Town FC was the first English team to win the league three times in a row!  

The Sex Pistols played their last two British shows in venues in Huddersfield!  In Ivanhoe’s nightclub, to be precise.  In 1977 the Sex Pistols took to the stage for one last show before they headed to the US to tour, resulting in the band eventually breaking up. 

The Grove is a superb boozer. Don’t miss it!

[SomeRandomBristolian]

Safe journey to all the City fans making the trip up to Huddersfield today. 

Edited December 9, 2023 by SomeRandomBristolian

[old_eastender]

I hope Manning quits this nonsense of playing Sykes on the left. On his natural RHS he is so much better and as a team we seem much better balanced. 

[42nite]

I remember West Brom singing "Should've went Christmas shopping" to us up there a few seasons back.

Got a feeling the Town fans will do likewise today!

 

[Wanderingred]

Huddersfield are fourth from bottom, yet will go just two points behind us if they beat us. In form QPR could also cut the gap to six points if they win their home game/ Potentially looking nervously over our shoulders come 5pm?

Edited December 9, 2023 by Wanderingred

[wendyredredrobin]

Having read this thread and from recent experiences, I am expecting a dull boring game with very few shots on target from 2 dull boring teams and a few dodgy refereeing decisions as well.

I would really like to see more progressive and positive football from City but I'm not impressed by Liam Manning's influence so far (accepting that it is too early to judge).

Too much sideways and backwards interspersed with aimless long balls which our front men never seem to win along with a goalkeeper with butter fingers and a bunch of mis-firing strikers doesn't fill me with too much excitement.

It doesn't seem long ago that we were regularly beating top flight teams to get to the FL cup semi final and challenging for a top six finish. Compare that to what we have today.

I do really hope we can turn things around and that today we can come away from Uddersfield with 3 points.

Edited December 9, 2023 by wendyredredrobin

[Mr Chappers]

Felix, the famous Huddersfield station cat, died this week.