Four illustrious Huddersfield Town managers that may empathize with Darren Moore during his early difficulties

Some of the most respected former managers of Huddersfield Town Football Club experienced less-than-stellar beginnings in their roles before ultimately turning their fortunes around. The current manager, Darren Moore, has had a challenging start with just one win, three draws, and three losses in his first seven games in charge, casting a shadow on his early record.

However, Moore is not alone in facing difficulties at the club. Several esteemed managers in the club’s history also struggled initially but went on to achieve great success, including leading the club to promotion. Let’s look at a few examples from the record books:

1. Bill Shankly (1956) – In his first seven league games as Huddersfield Town boss, Shankly managed to secure two

wins, one draw, and four losses. His tenure began after Andy Beattie’s resignation, and it started well with a big win against Barnsley. However, a winless streak followed before the team’s fortunes improved with victories over Notts County.

2. Ian Greaves (1968) – Greaves, a former Manchester United full-back, took over as manager and won just one of his

first seven league games. However, he later led the team to the Second Division title and promotion to the top flight, showing signs of the team’s potential for future success.

3. Neil Warnock (1993) – Neil Warnock had a similar record to Moore, with one win, three draws, and three losses in

his first seven league games as Huddersfield Town boss. Despite high expectations after a strong finish in the previous season, Warnock’s team struggled initially but eventually secured promotion via the play-offs the following year.

4. Peter Jackson (1997) – When Peter Jackson took over, the team was already in a challenging position. He managed

just one win, two draws, and five losses in his first seven league games. However, a crucial victory over Stoke City ignited a better run of form, ultimately helping the team avoid relegation and complete a “Great Escape.”

These historical examples illustrate that even managers who faced difficult starts at Huddersfield Town went on to achieve success, providing hope for Darren Moore and the club’s fans despite their current challenges.