Huddersfield 1-0 Sheffield United: Danny Ward goal sees Neil Warnock’s side STAY UP
Huddersfield 1-0 Sheffield United: Danny Ward goal keeps hosts STAYING, with Neil Warnock saving the Terriers from relegation… resulting in Reading being relegated to League One
- Huddersfield avoided relegation by winning 1-0 against Sheffield United
- Danny Ward scored the only goal of the game at John Smith’s Stadium
- As a result, the Terriers are left standing, but Reading are relegated to League One
“One more year Warnock, one more year.” the Huddersfield fans pleaded with Neil Warnock.
“If I manage your team for another 12 months, I won’t be here,” Warnock replied.
When the 74-year-old retired and arrived in West Yorkshire in February – 30 years after first captaining the Terriers – Huddersfield were 23rd and just one point from the bottom.
With a win against promoted Sheffield United and Warnock youth club, Huddersfield secured their Championship status and sent Reading into League One for the first time since 2002.
Daniel Jebbison missed two golden chances for the visitors in the first half.
Huddersfield avoided relegation from the Championship after a 1-0 win on Thursday night
Striker Danny Ward (No. 25) scored the only goal of the game against Sheffield United
But the home side were rewarded for their intention after the break, when Danny Ward curled his left foot in from outside the box.
‘I loved every minute here. It’s been damn hard work,” said Warnock.
“It’s been an amazing rollercoaster ride.”
Ahead of the game, he said it would be his biggest achievement when asked where avoiding relegation would fit in a 43-year managerial career that spanned over 1600 games and included a record eight promotions.
With six wins and four draws in 14 games since taking over, he’s made it happen.
Completed The Great Escape, and with a game left.
“This one’s on top,” Warnock insisted. “I’ve had nothing harder than this.”
Monday’s clash with Reading will be a celebration for the Terriers rather than a last-day shootout to avoid relegation.