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and do the squad take notice of what is being said about them?
“Criticism on the positive or negative side should not affect a player as a professional,” he answered.
“But, of course, when something gets in the brain then you get it in your ears even when you don’t like what is said.
“Your friend can text it to you or you read it on social media.
“The guys are strong on social media, I am not.
“That is one of the qualities this dressing room has to do, positive or negative should not bother this dressing room; stay calm, focused and do your work.
“These players have the right character, absolutely. I am sure of that. I don’t have to think about that because I know it.
“We have a very good dressing room where the team and togetherness is the focus, rather than the individual.
“This could be one of the strengths of the team this season, like it was last season. The attitude to fight and do things together, rather than give one individual the ball and hope he can do it.”
Wagner believes that while Town have started well, if they hit a bad patch they will come through it – even though pundits are still predicting relegation.
“You know that last season they predicted exactly the same,” he smiled.
“I have been here 21 months Town’s Tom Ince says he expects to be booed tonight because of his surname and his dad’s history at West Ham United and the good thing is we have had that period where we lost five in a row or didn’t win a game in seven.
“We are used to these periods, even in the Championship. We were in much more difficult situations, rather than being in the Premier League and maybe lose a few games in a row. That is part of football.
“It is why I say now in this more successful period, it means nothing. If you lose a game, leave it behind you and focus on the next one.
“Same with a win. Be independent from this circumstance.
“Negative like positive circumstances, you must be strong and leave it behind. Be focused on the work you can influence.” TOWN winger Tom Ince is determined to enjoy himself when the Terriers travel to West Ham tonight, despite expecting boos from the home fans.
The 25-year-old is bracing himself for a hostile reception because of the name on his shirt, as his father, Paul, was involved in a controversial transfer from West Ham back in 1989.
Ince Sr came through the youth ranks with the Hammers, breaking into the first team in 1986.
But three years later, the midfielder made the switch to Old Trafford - and was pictured in the famous red kit well before the deal had been announced by either club.
And the hatred for Paul Ince is likely to lead to boos for his son as he takes to the London Stadium turf at 8pm.
“I’m not really a popular name round there,” Tom said.
“It’s part of football, it’s just one of those things.
“I’m glad it’s going to be at the London Stadium (rather than Upton Park) because it’s a little bit more airy from the players to the fans.
“It’s a great opportunity for all of us to showcase what we’re about and showcase what the club’s about.
“It’s a great thing and we have to make sure we enjoy these moments.
“We have to make sure we got there prepared but if you don’t enjoy these games then there’s no point doing it.”