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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Dec 20, 2016 15:54:41 GMT 1
As you might have gathered from some of my current postings, I'm busy reading "100 YEARS: ALL THATS WORTH KNOWING" one of the official Town books. I came across this on page 290, discussing the turmoil that preceded the start of the 1974-75 season which included the takeover which forced the current Board out, together with manager Ian Greaves who was replaced by the totally untried and untested Bobby Collins. "The second thing of note, for some Town fans at least, was the official removal of the term 'Terriers'. This was a nickname given to the Club in 1970, which did not curry favour with diehard fans. For many it had always been 'Town'. At the meeting of Directors held to appoint the new manager [Collins], it was also agreed, on the suggestion of new Director, Eric Simpson, that as far as the Club itself was concerned, it should discontinue use of the term 'Terriers'."As yet, I have not discovered whether or not this decision was revoked, but if it wasn't, then we should be 'Town' and definitely NOT 'Terriers'. Debate.  |
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Post by saintlyterrier on Dec 20, 2016 15:59:14 GMT 1
The Town.
"Terriers" was a failed attempt to be trendy and to exemplify Yorkshireness. (I was born in Manchester, but brought up in Huddersfield, so I wasn't even an honorary Yorkshireman,)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2016 16:03:05 GMT 1
I can just imagine David Wagners reaction to this news... Aaaargh! Where's our identity gone!!?  Always been Town for me though. |
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Post by hasta el pueblo on Dec 20, 2016 16:05:09 GMT 1
Town every time for me, if it was up to me I would get rid of the dog on the club  as well. |
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Post by wtd on Dec 20, 2016 16:07:01 GMT 1
As Cod alluded to above, Wagner loves the 'Terriers' thing. We should at least keep it whilst he's here. Then ditch it as soon as he's gone. |
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Post by rubicon on Dec 20, 2016 16:09:42 GMT 1
Well, being old and a stalwart of the sixties when we were "The Town" I'm probably going to surprise a few by stating I'm all for The Terriers.
Even the BBC and the league tables never put the word Town, and I wish they would, but wishes aren't going to change them.
To me we're Huddersfield Town, nickname The Terriers.
Things change, West Brom The Throstles, now more generally The Baggies. Most folk today wouldn't even know what a Throstle was.
Besides God himself approves of The Terrier identity.
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Post by keithAM11532 on Dec 20, 2016 16:16:06 GMT 1
As luck would have it, the Town and the Terriers both begin with T. So UTT can be what you want it to be. I am sure there are a number of other Clubs that call themselves the Town as well. (MT to fact check) so having Terriers does uniquely identify us.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2016 16:20:40 GMT 1
German Shepherds might be more appropriate these days.......
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2016 16:22:38 GMT 1
We are Town,but also lucky enough to have a unique nickname, Terriers
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Post by davethesprout on Dec 20, 2016 16:22:46 GMT 1
I can just imagine David Wagners reaction to this news... Aaaargh! Where's our identity gone!!? Always been Town for me though. |
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Post by davethesprout on Dec 20, 2016 16:23:28 GMT 1
I can just imagine David Wagners reaction to this news... Aaaargh! Where's our identity gone!!? Always been Town for me though. |
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Dec 20, 2016 16:25:27 GMT 1
Don't get me wrong - I'm not arguing either way, or actually really asking whether you prefer one or the other; the entire reason for my initial post in this thread was to point out that TECHNICALLY we shouldn't still be called 'Terriers' at all!  |
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Post by davethesprout on Dec 20, 2016 16:29:46 GMT 1
Never Been Terriers for me ! Although Skippy owned by beryl & frank Fisher from Honley who took the dog to the home matches was the reason for the name 1969 ish !
Never heard anyone say we are going to watch the Terriers !
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Post by bluedogs, Esq. on Dec 20, 2016 16:33:22 GMT 1
We have done better since the Terrier spirit started. Utt  |
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Post by realmadkid on Dec 20, 2016 16:34:53 GMT 1
*Colin Fisher
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Dec 20, 2016 16:35:17 GMT 1
Never Been Terriers for me ! Although Skippy owned by beryl & frank Fisher from Honley who took the dog to the home matches was the reason for the name 1969 ish ! Never heard anyone say we are going to watch the Terriers ! Colin Fisher. That's all covered HERE |
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Post by EatonRifles on Dec 20, 2016 16:36:42 GMT 1
A bit of both for me, many's the time I'll shout 'Come on you mighty terriers' at the start of a match, I've also been know to shout 'Come on the town' and ''S*** ref's, we only get s*** ref's', I'd prefer either of the first two as our nickname, however the third has seemed more fitting this season.
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Post by gledholt terrier on Dec 20, 2016 16:37:16 GMT 1
As you might have gathered from some of my current postings, I'm busy reading "100 YEARS: ALL THATS WORTH KNOWING" one of the official Town books. I came across this on page 290, discussing the turmoil that preceded the start of the 1974-75 season which included the takeover which forced the current Board out, together with manager Ian Greaves who was replaced by the totally untried and untested Bobby Collins. "The second thing of note, for some Town fans at least, was the official removal of the term 'Terriers'. This was a nickname given to the Club in 1970, which did not curry favour with diehard fans. For many it had always been 'Town'. At the meeting of Directors held to appoint the new manager [Collins], it was also agreed, on the suggestion of new Director, Eric Simpson, that as far as the Club itself was concerned, it should discontinue use of the term 'Terriers'."As yet, I have not discovered whether or not this decision was revoked, but if it wasn't, then we should be 'Town' and definitely NOT 'Terriers'. Debate. Terriers nickname adopted in best season for many years, proposal to drop it preceded worst 5 years in our entire history. But I don't think the old farts of 75 actually did succeed in dropping it |
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Post by wtd on Dec 20, 2016 16:38:30 GMT 1
As luck would have it, the Town and the Terriers both begin with T. So UTT can be what you want it to be. I am sure there are a number of other Clubs that call themselves the Town as well. (MT to fact check) so having Terriers does uniquely identify us. There's only ONE 'Town'. 😉 |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2016 16:39:54 GMT 1
Town for me - but i always refer to the club as "Hudders"
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Post by Gag_N_Bone_Man on Dec 20, 2016 16:40:25 GMT 1
As Cod alluded to above, Wagner loves the 'Terriers' thing. We should at least keep it whilst he's here. Then ditch it as soon as he's gone. nice change of font size.... subtle... |
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Post by Bassingham Terrier on Dec 20, 2016 16:41:28 GMT 1
As you might have gathered from some of my current postings, I'm busy reading "100 YEARS: ALL THATS WORTH KNOWING" one of the official Town books. I came across this on page 290, discussing the turmoil that preceded the start of the 1974-75 season which included the takeover which forced the current Board out, together with manager Ian Greaves who was replaced by the totally untried and untested Bobby Collins. "The second thing of note, for some Town fans at least, was the official removal of the term 'Terriers'. This was a nickname given to the Club in 1970, which did not curry favour with diehard fans. For many it had always been 'Town'. At the meeting of Directors held to appoint the new manager [Collins], it was also agreed, on the suggestion of new Director, Eric Simpson, that as far as the Club itself was concerned, it should discontinue use of the term 'Terriers'."As yet, I have not discovered whether or not this decision was revoked, but if it wasn't, then we should be 'Town' and definitely NOT 'Terriers'. Debate. Terriers nickname adopted in best season for many years, proposal to drop it preceded worst 5 years in our entire history. But I don't think the old farts of 75 actually did succeed in dropping it Have to disagree, Martin; if the resolution was made and passed - which it seems that it was - then OFFICIALLY the nickname was dropped by the club, but it looks as though it stuck with the public and the media and was subsequently taken up again by the club as evidenced by the continued incorporation of the dog into the club badges. |
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Post by goodshot (FGS) on Dec 20, 2016 16:46:57 GMT 1
Has anyone ever said ... " off to watch the Terriers" or "the Terriers are playing Notts County"?
Not me and I suspect not many others.
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Post by DannyG on Dec 20, 2016 16:53:02 GMT 1
Has anyone ever said ... " off to watch the Terriers" or "the Terriers are playing Notts Forest"? Not me and I suspect not many others. You're in for a paddling now, Mr H  |
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Post by goodshot (FGS) on Dec 20, 2016 16:56:11 GMT 1
Has anyone ever said ... " off to watch the Terriers" or "the Terriers are playing Notts Forest"? Not me and I suspect not many others. You're in for a paddling now, Mr H Can I quickly say I quite like singing ... "Who to be a Terrier" |
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Dec 20, 2016 17:09:19 GMT 1
I have no problem whatsoever with Town being nicknamed the "Terriers". Why should I? It's unique (within pro football in England), has connections to Yorkshire (i.e. the dog) and nicely encapsulates a mentality I respect. And it seems David Wagner also has no problem with it either!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2016 17:24:19 GMT 1
The Yorkshire Terrier is clearly not unique to Huddersfield. But not many Yorkshire clubs have "Town" in the name....Hudders, Halifax...
I've never liked the yappy image of the Terriers moniker. OK, we've got ankle biters like Nahki, but.....nothing to brag about!
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Post by wtd on Dec 20, 2016 17:29:18 GMT 1
As Cod alluded to above, Wagner loves the 'Terriers' thing. We should at least keep it whilst he's here. Then ditch it as soon as he's gone. nice change of font size.... subtle... I do try. To be fair, I don't mind the 'Terriers' nickname. Wagner has owned it and made it far more palatable. |
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Post by buckers on Dec 20, 2016 17:34:32 GMT 1
It annoys me when they don't put are full name on the highlight shows. It's Huddersfield Town not just Huddersfield. They do the same thing to Newcastle leaving the United bit out.
They might do it to Leeds, but f**k them.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2016 17:36:02 GMT 1
Town every time but like many others I don't mind being nicknamed "the terrier".UpTheTown.
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