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Huddersfield Town’s revolutionary 2016 in nine images

Huddersfield Town Head Coach David Wagner celebrates after the game (REUTERS)
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Under David Wagner, Huddersfield Town have been transformed. But can they keep hold of the German-American?

Taking over from Chris Powell, new Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner had a steady if unspectacular start to his 2016, winning just 6 games between January and March.

Huddersfield manager David WagnerHuddersfield manager David Wagner

Losing their final game 1-5 to Brentford, Huddersfield stuttered to the 15/16 finish-line, ending their season in 19th.

Brentford's Maxime Colin and Huddersfield's Duane HolmesBrentford’s Maxime Colin and Huddersfield’s Duane Holmes

Wanting to mould the squad to fit his intense playing style, David Wagner worked hard to bring in 11 players over the summer, as well as 4 loans, including names such as Christopher Schindler, Elias Kachunga and Aaron Mooy.

Huddersfield Town's Elias Kachunga in action with Ipswich Town's Christophe BerraHuddersfield Town’s Elias Kachunga in action

Aaron Mooy of Huddersfield Town celebrates scoring his teams first goalAaron Mooy of Huddersfield Town celebrates

The new signings had an instant impact, as Huddersfield went on to win 7 of their first 10 Championship games, including a 1-2 win against Newcastle United.

Huddersfield Town's Nahki Wells celebrates scoring their first goalHuddersfield Town’s Nahki Wells celebrates scoring their first goal against Newcastle United

Huddersfield Town's Jack Payne celebrates scoring their second goal with teammatesHuddersfield Town’s Jack Payne celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates

Despite their great start, Huddersfield had a tricky October, losing three of their five games, only picking up wins against Ipswich Town and Derby County.

Huddersfield’s Elias Kachunga scores the winner against Derby CountyHuddersfield’s Elias Kachunga scores the winner against Derby County

Over November, Huddersfield’s tricky form continued. However, finally in December, The Terriers got back to winning ways with victories against Bristol City, Burton Albion and Norwich City.

Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner celebrates with Elias Kachunga after Michael Hefele (not pictured) scores their first goalHuddersfield Town manager David Wagner celebrates with Elias Kachunga

With David Wagner now being heavily linked with a Bundesliga move, Huddersfield Town’s season in 2017 may well hang on whether they can keep hold of their impressive manager. If they can, they could well be about to shock the Championship with a revolutionary rise to the Premier League.

Huddersfield Town Head Coach David Wagner celebrates after the gameHuddersfield Town Head Coach David Wagner celebrates after the game