Siewert is over the Mounie after first victory
NEVER has the chant, ‘Can we play you every week?’ been more relevant. Huddersfield upset the form book with a late victory over Wolves thanks to Steve Mounie’s stoppage-time winner. It moved the cellar dwellers to 14 points for the season, with almost half of those coming from their double over their Black Country opponents. Their last win had come at Molineux in November. While this victory may well be of little significance for the seemingly doomed hosts, it did put a smile on the face of their noisy supporters, who had not witnessed victory here since Fulham were turned over on Bonfire Night, and who were constantly goaded about their likely fate by the away fans. Apparently new money makes old memories fade quickly. It was a first win for Jan Siewert, who made eight changes after a timid showing at Newcastle. While Huddersfield remain 11 points from safety, the manager has not given up hope. ‘Let’s do the maths,’ he said. ‘There are 10 games. There is still something possible, so we have to keep on working. It won’t be easy but we’ll keep on fighting.’ Huddersfield had the majority of the chances and sent their fans into raptures at the death. Sub Aaron Mooy’s deflected cross found promising 21-year-old striker Karlan Grant. His shot was saved by Rui Patricio but Mounie was on hand to force the ball over the line. Nuno Espirito Santo does not have a big squad and it showed, but he would not make excuses. ‘I don’t think we were tired,’ said the Wolves boss. ‘It was not one of the best performances. There are no complaints.’ Nuno was at a loss to fathom a second defeat by Huddersfield. ‘It’s hard to explain,’ he said.