Siewert’s bold changes paid off for Terriers

AFTER four successive defeats since arriving in Huddersfield and the misery of a demoralising defeat at Newcastle, Jan Siewert came up with a brave and bold selection for the clash with Wolves.

No respecter of reputations, he made eight changes to the starting line-up and also sent on three substitutes who, in their own ways, had a big impact towards the end.

It showed Siewert trusts in his own ability to assess players both in matches and in training, that the new man isn’t afraid of upsetting senior players if they are not producing the goods and that he has faith in young players despite the difficult situation the club are in.

The teamsheet caused some raised eyebrows before kick-off, especially the selection of Demeaco Duhaney in place of suspended skipper Tommy Smith, but the setup and personnel certainly gave Wolves plenty to think about and, ultimately, proved successful.

HE’S been playing in midfield since breaking into the Town starting line-up, but Juninho Bacuna caught the eye in the right-back slot.

He took over from the injured Demeaco Duhaney at half time and put in a terrific performance.

In fact, it was a strong tackle by the 21-year-old Dutchman and layoff pass to Aaron Mooy which was at the root of the move which led to Steve Mounie’s winning goal.

Bacuna might pick up a few bookings along the way, but his aggressive attitude and determination to win the ball is refreshing and, should Town go down, he will defi- SUPPORTERS have been crying out for striker Karlan Grant and midfielder Alex Pritchard to be picked in a starting XI for Town.

Head coach Jan Siewert finally obliged in his much-changed line-up for the clash with Nuno Espirito Santo’s eighth-placed side - and no-one was disappointed.

Pritchard took a while to get going, but once into his stride he was influential providing an outlet for Jonathan Hogg and Philip Billing and enjoyed supporting strikers Mounie and Grant.

Just as at Molineux, he caused Wolves plenty of problems and deserved his standing ovation when he was replaced by Aaron Mooy 12 minutes from time.

Grant, meanwhile, was lively from the start, linked well and, while he had one long-range shot over the bar, he was in the right place at the right time to ensure