MAN OF THE WEEK

WHAT an incredible feat the German coach has managed to engineer at Huddersfield, who will be welcome additions to the Premier League after their dramatic play-off final victory. I know there are people within the game who grumble and complain when foreign managers who have previously been unheard of are appointed to positions in the Premier League, with a common refrain being: ‘Let’s see how they would do in the Championship!’ Well, Wagner (above) took a chance in the Championship 18 months ago and the job he has done almost defies logic. Huddersfield’s owner Dean Hoyle revealed their wage bill was £2million less than it was in 2012-13 when they only just avoided dropping into League One. That is a huge amount of money for a club at that level but Wagner’s work has enabled them to hit the jackpot. I look forward to seeing how they progress when it all starts again next season.