Huddersfield Town

Betty Glover
BBC Final Score reporter

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Barnsley will be spending the weekend celebrating winning the Yorkshire derby bragging rights.

It was a well deserved win, showcasing the attacking relentlessness they've displayed so far this season.

Under the guidance of Conor Hourihane, they're playing some brilliant football, and with Davis Kellior-Dunn bagging a brace against Huddersfield, they'll be hoping to hold onto him.

With the htansfer window shutting aT 17:00 BST on Monday, I imagine there will be a few nervous Reds fans.

Hourihane's leadership will be key as Barnsley aim to build on their impressive start.

Their one concern going into the weekend would have been their defensive vulnerability, having conceded six goals in their previous games but instead, it's Huddersfield's defensive errors we are talking about.

They've had a brilliant start to the season too, but keeper Owen Goodman won't want to watch that match back following his red card.

He will probably face a three match ban, which will give Lee Nicholls a chance to reclaim his spot as their number one.

It's a bitter pill to swallow, but Huddersfield manager Lee Grant will be eager to move on quickly and refocus his side ahead of their clash with Peterborough next week.

Huddersfield Town manager Lee Grant is "relishing" a match in the Carabao Cup third round against eight-time Premier League winners Manchester City.

The Terriers were drawn against the Blue side of Manchester after penalty shoot-out wins over Leicester City and Sunderland in the first and second rounds, respectively.

Town, who are currently second in League One, last faced Manchester City in the FA Cup in 2023-24, where they were beaten 5-0.

"It is a wonderful opportunity for the football club, and certainly for the group that have worked so incredibly hard over the two fixtures against top opposition," Grant told BBC Radio Leeds.

"Then to get a Premier League side full of quality it is a really nice reward for everyone.

"The feeling is it is one that we can really look forward to and enjoy. What we do know is we have got our work cut out.

"Having prepared against them before and knowing the level of work and planning that goes into what can be a very difficult afternoon, it is a lot of time and effort and a lot of energy so that you can really be on the money for what is exceptionally good coaching staff and players.

"We have to take that on and we have to relish it, and as a club we have to enjoy it."

Huddersfield face Yorkshire rivals Barnsley at Oakwell in the league on Saturday, and Grant added: "It can be a really tough place to go, I was discussing that with the players.

"But it can also be a wonderful place with a full stand behind your goal as you come out the tunnel cheering you on. They are also in close proximity if things don't go as well on the way off the pitch at the end of the game.

"It is an exciting one and one that we are certainly looking forward to."

Listen to the full interview with Lee Grant and more on BBC Sounds

Huddersfield Town manager Lee Grant was satisfied with his side's performance in the 1-0 win over Stevenage on Saturday.

The win lifted the Terriers to second in League One, just one point behind leaders Cardiff City after four wins from their opening five games.

Grant told BBC Radio Leeds he was pleased with how his side grew into the game.

"I really enjoyed the game," he said. "Probably enjoyed the second half a tad more, but definitely our most dominant game and the game we've had the most control in."

Town recorded their fourth clean sheet of the season, showing their defensive solidity alongside an unrelenting attack which produced 12 shots, six of which were on target. Grant was pleased his side improved in the second half and were able to find the winning goal.

"I thought the guys attacked the game really well but with more urgency in the second half," he added.

"I love the fact they can recognise there's another gear in there. Of course we got the goal and that comes from a good spell of pressure and starting the second half with more intensity."

Goalscorer Alfie May was the standout performer in the victory, proving his ability to focus and deliver under moments of intense pressure.

"[Stevenage] have a never-say-die attitude so there's always going to be another [defender] ready to block it on the line," Grant added. "Unfortunately for Alfie in that moment there was.

"But the presence of mind and the calmness to come onto the next [shot and score]. That's what he does so I'm delighted for Alfie."

May has two goals and an assist after starting all Huddersfield's league games this season and Grant hopes it's a solid foundation for the 32-year-old to build on through the course of this League One campaign.

"We're certain that there'll be many more opportunities for him over the course of the season," Grant said.

Listen to the full interview with Lee Grant and more on BBC Sounds

Huddersfield and Rotherham are weighing up approaches for free agent midfielder Adam Reach, 32, who had spells with West Brom and Wycombe last season. (SportsBoom, external)

Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Wednesday's gossip column here.

Katherine Hannah
BBC Radio Leeds journalist

Huddersfield Town manager Lee Grant has been speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's trip to Blackpool in League One (15:00 BST).

Here are the main talking points:

• Despite a 100% record from three games so far this season (including an EFL Cup first-round victory on penalties over Championship side Leicester City), Grant is adamant no-one is getting carried away.

• "To have any meaningful success, we have to do it over a sustained period," he said.

• Dion Charles missed a penalty against Leicester, and is yet to score for Huddersfield in 21 outings since arriving in January from Bolton, but Grant is backing the striker to come good.

• "He's someone who's willing to work incredibly hard for the group. All forwards judge themselves on their goals and assists... but for me the first thing I'm looking at is the work and the collective effort, their contribution to the team. Not once in pre-season has Dion let me down on any of that."

• Marcus McGuane is back in training and close to being available for selection after a minor groin injury. Grant says the midfielder has been working hard on his fitness to catch up with the rest of the squad after arriving late in pre-season from Bristol City, and doesn't want to rush him back too soon.

• On facing winless Blackpool, Grant feels the Tangerines will give them a tough game despite their disappointing start to the season. He cited the experience of manager Steve Bruce and Blackpool's summer recruitment as reasons why this won't be an easy game if they want to extend their winning run.

Listen to the full pre-match interview with Grant and more on BBC Sounds.

After seeing his side twice come from behind before knocking Leicester out of the EFL Cup in the first round on penalties, Terriers boss Lee Grant spoke of his pride in his squad.

Grant made nine changes from the XI which beat Reading on Saturday but the hosts made a bright start against a side who played Premier League football last season and are tipped for an instant return this term.

Grant told BBC Radio Leeds: ""We set our stall out this season to try and have some special nights in the cup, the group have identified it as something they really want to go for this year, so that's what we did.

"I love the fact we can make nine changes, which is more than Leicester made, and there's no drop-off.

"It was just fantastic and I am really proud of the group and the work they are putting in."

Huddersfield Town manager Lee Grant has been speaking to the press before his side travels to Reading on Saturday (15:00 BST).

Here are the main talking points:

• Full-back Sean Roughan is back in training and has completed a full session after being forced off in the opening 25 minutes against Leyton Orient.

• New signings Marcus McGuane, Leo Castledine and Murray Wallace, who didn't feature in the win over Leyton Orient, are slightly behind schedule in terms of getting up to speed with the rest of the group - Grant says he is taking his time to make sure they are up to speed before throwing them and says that is a really important factor for his management.

• On Ruben Roosken, who signed a new deal on Monday, he says it was really important to get him tied down and gives both the player and club clarity over their future. He also says it's, "Nice to have him committed and playing for his shirt." On a personal note, Grant was delighted for him.

• Although Roosken came into the club as a full-back, Grant now sees the wing as his main position and has made that clear to the player.

• There were lots of bits he liked against Leyton Orient, but has also been working on things he didn't like during the week and says, "We are not going to be the finished article after week one."

• Describes owner Kevin Nagle as "great" to work for, who is desperate to help, and says it shows the same level of commitment as he has.

• Despite Reading losing (2-0 versus Lincoln) on the opening day, he feels the Royals are full of energy, enthusiasm and bravery and will pose his side a tough test.

• Looking forward to a difficult test he says, the beauty of League One is that there is a lot of contrast in terms of tests, stadia and fanbases.

Listen to Lee's full pre-match press conference and more on BBC Sounds.

A public celebration of former Wales, Liverpool, Chelsea, Huddersfield Town and Wrexham defender Joey Jones is to be held later this month.

Jones, who won 72 caps for his country and was the first Welshman to win the European Cup, died aged 70 in July.

The celebration of Jones' life will be held in The Macron Stand of the Stok Cae Ras on Wednesday, 20 August at 12.30 BST.

Entry for the event is free but tickets will need to be booked online and presented on the gates.

A strictly private committal service, with attendance by invitation only, will be held separately.