Huddersfield Town guide - history, emblem, stadium map, titles

Full Name: Huddersfield Town Football Club
City: Huddersfield
Founded: 1908
Stadium: Galpharm Stadium (24,500)
Colors: Blue, White
Previous Name: Huddersfield Town Association Football Club (1908-2005)
Nicknames: The Terriers, Hudds
Rivals: Leeds United, Bradford City

Official Website: htafc.com

Description:

The Terriers nickname was adopted in the 1970s, a reference to the Yorkshire terrier, Yorkshire being the county in which Huddersfield is located. The club's emblem includes the two white roses of Yorkshire, Huddersfield castle and the ubiquitous terrier towering above everything else. Huddersfield were the first English club to win three consecutive league titles.

Galpharm Stadium:

The Galpharm Stadium was known as the McAlpine Stadium until 2004. McAlpine were the main contractor in the construction and declined to renew their sponsorship. Galpharm is a healthcare company. Huddersfield Town share it with rugby league club Huddersfield Giants, a very unusual situation in British sports. Previous Stadiums: Leeds Road (1908-94).

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League Titles:

• Football League First Division (1924, 25, 26)

• Football League Second Division (1970)

• Football League Fourth Division (1980)

Cup Titles:

• FA Cup (1922)
• Charity/Community Shield (1922)