HTSA: Lee Clark and Ken Davy at Patrons meeting

May 8 2009 by Mel Booth, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

WEDNESDAY’S meeting of the Patrons Association finally brought the curtain down on the 2008-09 season.

But a 100-plus audience witnessed two very different one-act plays.

It was definitely curtain up as manager Lee Clark took centre stage, giving a very assured performance.

In his opening remarks he paid tribute to the magnificent support that he had received since his arrival at the club.

He emphasised his belief in fitness and athleticism allied to ability.

It’s his expectation that an influx of new players, together with an intense pre-season preparation, will be the basis for sustaining good performances over 90 minutes.

He’s looking to strengthen the squad in all departments except goalkeeper, where he already has three high-calibre players.

The academy is an integral part of his plans but the bar on quality has been raised.

We learned there might still be a chance this summer for Jonathan Tehoue to earn a place if FIFA complete their investigations in time.

Lee Novak will not be loaned out but will compete for his place in the squad.

Martin Kelly could be here next season, depending on Liverpool’s summer signings.

The best is still to come from Lionel Ainsworth, and Anthony Pilkington can go all the way to the Premier League – hopefully with Town.

The manager also paid tribute to Andy Booth.

Lee has huge ambitions for, and commitment to, Huddersfield Town and will leave no stone unturned to achieve success.