Huddersfield Town 3, Oldham Athletic 2

Jan 30 2006 By Mel Booth, The Huddersfield Daily Examiner

How They Rated:

Phil Senior Made two outstanding first-half saves to keep Town in it and one right at the end to ensure the victory. Great effort Rating: 7/10

Andy Holdsworth Did well in the first half when most of his mates didn't and was also effective when switched into midfield. Very solid Rating: 7/10

Danny Adams Got stuck in to the delight of the Kilner Bank and came up with some valuable cover tackles when needed Rating: 6/10

Martin McIntosh Recovered from a woeful first half to play much better in the second and help Town take charge. Battled Rating: 5/10

Nathan Clarke Not one of his better performances but he stuck at it against Luke Beckett and eventually won the day. Hard graft Rating: 5/10

Tom Clarke Could consider himself unlucky to be taken off at half time, but Jacko had to shake things up somehow. He'll be back Rating: 6/10

Jon Worthington Terrific covering back as Town faltered in the first half and he maintained the workrate in the second. Led by example Rating: 7/10

Dan Smith Didn't get into the game much first half but looked a lot more comfortable in the second half on his first start for the club Rating: 6/10

Danny Schofield Played on the right in Brandon's absence and crossed for the own goal which put Town back in the match Rating: 6/10

David Graham Not fully fit, but you could see the quality in his touch and vision and the winning goal was an absolute cracker. Super. Rating: 8/10

Pawel Abbott Not his best display but great to see him back on the scoresheet and he worked very hard for the team throughout Rating: 7/10

Spotlight on the ref:

Tony Leake had a superb game when Town won over at Bradford earlier in the season and he was on good form once again on Saturday.

Always up with play and never afraid to overrule his assistants, he had control even though a few late challenges went in. A calming influence at all times, he's the best at this level at the moment

Oldham Athletic: Day; Forbes, Swailes, Branston, Edwards; Warne (Hall 75), Butcher, Wellens, Eyres (Stam 75); Beckett, Porter. Subs not used: Cronin, Hughes, Grant.