Wagner happy after two years

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN boss David Wagner is hoping home comforts will roar his side to success against West Bromwich Albion.

The head coach acknowledged home form will be crucial to his side’s Premier League survival chances.

Town’s boss also detailed what to expect from the Baggies and reflected on his two years at the helm.

On his second year anniversary at the club Wagner said: “I never expected we would be in the Premier League two years after signing my first contract.

“This was never in my head, I felt this was totally unrealistic but we have seen even the totally unrealistic sometimes happens.

“We have worked on the impossible since I have arrived – we have always tried to over-achieve, to make the unrealistic realistic and the club have done this so well so far.”

On changing during his tenure at the club he added: “I have learnt a lot – it was the first time I was abroad, it was the first time I was in charge of a football club where the language was not my native language.

“So I have had to adapt to a lot of things and if we have shown one thing it is that we are adaptable and you have to be adaptable in this business.

“You have to quickly realise what is in front of you and what you can change and what makes you successful.

“I have learned a lot – I left my comfort zone when I left Germany but I am happy I have done it and I am very happy where we are as a football club.

“We are still on our journey and want to make sure it continues and try to continue to over-achieve.”

However, Wagner was not about to try and predict the future for Town.

“Nobody knows that the future holds, but I still have a contract for another one-and-a-half years,” said Wagner.

“I am very happy where I am and the work I have done so far – we have unbelievable work in front of us but if I will still be here in another two years then I will be a very happy man.

“We take our confidence from all the experiences we have had in the Premier League – not just the last few games against the top sides.

“But we have more or less performed in every game, especially at home where the support and energy from the stands have really helped us.

“Now we have another sold-out home game which is likely to bring a lot of atmosphere and energy which we will try to use as best as we can.

“And even though we have a lot of respect for West Bromwich Albion we have a lot of confidence to get a result.

“To be honest there were no big surprises for us after we have seen every single one of the 19 opponents in the Premier League.

“They are probably stronger than 22 of the opponents we met last year in the Championship.

“It is a real battle which means we have to be at our best consistently every weekend – especially at home.

“It is very important, particularly with the home support and the atmosphere and energy the fans can provide from the stands.”