词条 | 1997–98 Huddersfield Town A.F.C. season | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| club = Huddersfield Town | logo = Hudcrest.gif | season = 1997-98 | manager = {{flagicon|ENG}} Brian Horton (until 5 October 1997) {{flagicon|ENG}} Peter Jackson (from 8 October 1997) | chairman = {{flagicon|ENG}} Malcolm Asquith | league = Division One | league result = 16th | cup1 = FA Cup | cup1 result = Fourth Round | cup2 = Coca-Cola Cup | cup2 result = Second Round | league topscorer = Marcus Stewart (15) | season topscorer = Marcus Stewart (16) | highest attendance = 18,186 vs Middlesbrough (26 December 1997) | lowest attendance = 8,525 vs West Ham United (16 September 1997) | prevseason = 1996–97 | nextseason = 1998–99 }} The 1997–98 season was a disaster turned into a success for Huddersfield Town. After a closed season of little activity in the transfer market, Town started the 1997–98 season disastrously and, after some questionable signings and tactical decisions, Brian Horton was sacked in October 1997 as the club lay at the foot of Division One. Thirty-six-year-old former Huddersfield, Bradford City and Newcastle United central defender Peter Jackson was drafted in as Horton's replacement in October and turned the club's fortunes around drastically. He immediately installed the experienced former Wales manager Terry Yorath as his assistant. Given a generous transfer budget by the board, Jackson captured experienced pros such as former Welsh internationals Barry Horne and David Phillips in addition to powerful local-born striker Wayne Allison from Division 1 rivals Swindon Town. He also managed to rejuvenate players such as Marcus Stewart and, particularly, the previously inconsistent Paul Dalton to the extent that the club finished a respectable 16th in the final table. Squad at the start of the season{{Football squad start}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=GK | name= Steve Francis}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Ireland | pos=GK | name= Derek O'Connor}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=DF | name= Sam Collins}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Scotland | pos=DF | name= Tom Cowan}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=DF | name= Jon Dyson}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=DF | name= Darren Edmondson}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=DF | name= Rob Edwards}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=DF | name= Kevin Gray}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Ireland | pos=DF | name= Thomas Heary}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=DF | name= Sean Hessey}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Wales | pos=DF | name= Steve Jenkins}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Scotland | pos=DF | name= Andy Morrison}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Ireland | pos=DF | name= Robbie Ryan}}{{football squad mid}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=MF | name= Simon Baldry}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=MF | name= David Beresford}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Wales | pos=MF | name= Marcus Browning}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=MF | name= Wayne Burnett}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=MF | name= Paul Dalton}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=MF | name= Alex Dyer}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=MF | name= Lee Makel}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Grenada | pos=FW | name= Delroy Facey}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=FW | name= Ian Lawson}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=FW | name= Michael Midwood}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=FW | name= Andy Payton}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=FW | name= Marcus Stewart}}{{football squad end}}ReviewThe start of the season was the worst in the entire history of Huddersfield Town. Town won none of their first 14 league games. In fact the only games they won were two Coca-Cola Cup ties against Bradford City and more surprisingly Premier League side West Ham United (they eventually lost 3-1 on aggregate against the Hammers) Manager Brian Horton dropped popular keeper Steve Francis for the televised game against Nottingham Forest. Town lost the game 2-0 and two days later Horton was shown the door. Popular ex-player Peter Jackson was hired three days later, but Town lost four of Jackson's first 5 games and drew the other, conceding 14 goals and only scoring three. Then amazingly, Town beat Stoke City 3-1 on 1 November and the fightback began. Jackson brought in experienced players such as Barry Horne, Wayne Allison, David Phillips and Lee Richardson, as well as loan signing Steve Harper from Newcastle United. They then managed to beat Manchester City 1-0 in a televised game at Maine Road in November. After another severe dip in form during February and March, in which Town lost five out of six, some thought that survival was a bridge too far for Jackson's side. But a six-match unbeaten run near the end of the season, followed by a win against West Bromwich Albion, confirmed Town's safety. They finished in 16th position and used a record 37 players during that season, including four goalkeepers. The season will always be remembered and referred to as "The Great Escape". Squad at the end of the season{{Football squad start}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=GK | name= Steve Francis}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=GK | name= Steve Harper|other=on loan from Newcastle United}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=DF | name= Sam Collins}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Scotland | pos=DF | name= Tom Cowan}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=DF | name= Jon Dyson}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=DF | name= Darren Edmondson}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=DF | name= Rob Edwards}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=DF | name= Kevin Gray}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Ireland | pos=DF | name= Thomas Heary}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=DF | name= Sean Hessey}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Wales | pos=DF | name= Steve Jenkins}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Scotland | pos=DF | name= Andy Morrison}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=MF | name= Simon Baldry}}{{football squad mid}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=MF | name= David Beresford}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Wales | pos=MF | name= Marcus Browning}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=MF | name= Paul Dalton}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Wales | pos=MF | name= Barry Horne}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=MF | name= Chris Hurst}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Scotland | pos=MF | name= Grant Johnson}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Wales | pos=MF | name= David Phillips}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=MF | name= Lee Richardson}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=FW | name= Wayne Allison}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=FW | name= Paul Barnes}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=Grenada | pos=FW | name= Delroy Facey}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=FW | name= Ian Lawson}}{{football squad player | no=-- | nat=England | pos=FW | name= Marcus Stewart}}{{football squad end}}ResultsDivision One
FA Cup
Coca-Cola Cup
Appearances and goals
References{{Huddersfield Town F.C. seasons}}{{1997–98 in English football}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Huddersfield Town A.F.C. Season 1997-98}} 2 : Huddersfield Town A.F.C. seasons|1997–98 Football League First Division by team |
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