Huddersfield Town 2-3 Wycombe Wanderers

Amelia Chaffinch · (This post was last modified: 13-02-2021, 19:02 by Amelia Chaffinch.)

This is The Chairboys' first visit to Huddersfield since 2011 when we met in League One. That day saw us win 3-0 with two from Alan Lee and the 3rd from Gary Roberts (whose name has to be said in a Scouse accent). Both players had come on as subs. We have met only 11 times. We have the better of them but, still, we only managed a disappointing 0-0 when we met in the first half of this season.

They haven't beaten us since the 1994/95 season when they beat us in both ties. The first occasion was at home, a 1-0 defeat. The goal came from Simon Garner. Unfortunately, that was also the first match at our new ground. Doh

Then we bob down to theirs on 10th December 1994 and we lost 2-1. We were ahead at half-time with a goal from Rocket Ronnie Jepson. However, it finished 2-1 after an own goal from Andy Booth Doh

and the winner from Simon Garner.

Now I really want Wycombe to survive in this league, just not on Saturday. So, come on Town, stop messing abart! The odds are in our favour...

Known as the Chairboys for reasons already explained but basically because one of High Wycombe's industries was chairmaking.

Just to prove we have chairs, too...

Although I doubt that ours are made in Huddersfield or Wycombe. Are those Incredible Hulks or red roses on the carpet? Either way, it's all wrong.

Last time out for Wycombe Wanderers was a 2-0 defeat away to Sheffield Wednesday yesterday. The team put out was as follows...

Looking back over the last few line ups, they do seem to favour the 4-3-3 set up.

League positions and form...

They're a little adrift at the bottom being 12 points behind Brum. They do have a game in hand on them, though. Of course this makes them a dangerous opposition for us because we like to give the underdogs a fair chance! Doh

Those results broken down...

They've not managed a goal in the last 3 league games. Nevertheless, here are their top scorers...

Akinfenwa missing from the list. Confused

Manager Gareth Ainsworth known as Wild Thing in some circles has been in the role since 2012. He had a decent playing career and didn't actually retire until 2013. He was still available, though, because he did make one further appearance in the EFL Trophy in 2016. He notched up 3 appearances for Woodley Utd (Hellenic League Division One East) between 2019 and 2020. If that's not enough, he's also known for fronting rock bands APA, Dog Chewed The Handle, Road To Eden and currently The Cold Blooded Hearts. Dog Chewed The Handle missed the chance to support Bad Manners but had to turn it down because football got in the way.

Not quite Jon Bon Jovi but you gotta love a manager that can have a cuppa in a mug on the touchline.

Talking of rock bands... I know I have used this before for Bolton but I'm stuck for ideas here...

"I'm a wanderer, a Wycombe Wanderer..." Don't blame me if you're earwormed by that for ever and a day. Whistle

I could only find one famous fan and that's Bill Turnbull who's still putting up a good fight against prostate cancer.

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Managers' comments and team news to follow if available. Although we now know we will be without Toffolo for 3 matches. Another reliable team member missing.

Here is Carlos'...

Latest on injuries at the beginning.

jjamez · 10-02-2021, 17:25

I know noel Gallagher has a song called wandering star

**Lord Snooty** · 10-02-2021, 19:54

Nice one, Chaffers. Thumb up

So they haven't beaten us since 1994, since when we have stuffed them 6-0 twice. They're miles adrift at the foot of the table and recently conceded 7 in a game.

Looks like an easy win then a 1-0 away win then. Whistle

Baggiebob(BBB) · 10-02-2021, 20:17

(10-02-2021, 17:25)jjamez Wrote: I know noel Gallagher has a song called wandering star

So did that drunk guy on a drunk horse in the film something Sadles. Or was it me who was drunk Huh

**St Charles Owl** · 10-02-2021, 20:41

(10-02-2021, 20:17)Baggiebob(BBB) Wrote:
(10-02-2021, 17:25)jjamez Wrote: I know noel Gallagher has a song called wandering star

So did that drunk guy on a drunk horse in the film something Sadles. Or was it me who was drunk

Lee Marvin in Paint Your Wagon.

theo_luddite · (This post was last modified: 10-02-2021, 23:05 by theo_luddite.)

The Waco Kid in Blazing Saddles definitely wasn't Born under a Wandering Star.

Pass me down a plate of beanz.

jjamez · 10-02-2021, 23:37

Tbf iggy pops the passenger works just as well if you sub wanderer in instead

WakeyTerrier · 11-02-2021, 10:21

I went to that game at Adams park back in 94, that day a Wycombe player came hurtling towards the by-line trying to keep a ball in play, clattered into the advertising boarding behind the goal and was flattened by a punch in the chops from a Town supporter behind the goal.

Funny what sticks in the memory bank!

**Lord Snooty** · 11-02-2021, 21:58

Anyway, continuing the theme from the previous thread, we have a Premier League prick errm referee in charge of this one. Keith Stroud.

theo_luddite · 11-02-2021, 22:17

I'd have preferred the Waco Kid. At least he could operate off the cuff.

Slumming it a bit isn't he? Lower mid-table v bottom of the table? Why does that require a Prima Donna grade blind mouse with a whistle? Could understand it if it was a top third match, maybe with a local derby thrown in to add to the spice.