MOOY, HOYLE AND BOOTH

It was an Australian who was awarded Man of the Match after the Terriers' first home Premier League victory over Newcastle United. Aaron Mooy proved his worth in the midfield last season and today he was quite rightly voted MOM by the Sky team having scored the only and winning goal for his team. It was a wonderful strike by the Sydney born Oz international and he contributed to the team's success in many other ways.

Watching this success was the Club Chairman, investor and owner, Dean Hoyle, also a West Yorkshire born man and like Andy Booth, he is a hero among Huddersfield Town fans, especially the older generation, who have shared tough times with him.

Dean Hoyle was born in Heckmondwike, yes you read it correctly....near Town, in 1967 and he made his money through the Card Factory business. He is reputed to be worth £365 million...mind you that does not go far at today's prices (footballers not cards).

Andy Booth scored exactly 150 goals for Huddersfield Town between 1992-2009 (393 apps) although he had time off at Sheffield Wednesday (133 apps 1999-2001) and on loan to Spurs. Spurs are playing very soon at Wembley, so a little link there.

Booth is a cult figure at the club and is very much part of their community programme acting as an ambassador and pubic liaison.

He recently arranged for four of "my" new Nike footballs to be signed by the Premier League squad so that we might auction them to raise money for Hepworth United Junior FC.

Town arranged for a testimonial for him against Real Sociedad in 2009, curiously drawn 0-0. On April 25th 2009 he scored his 149th goal against Brighton at the Galpharm (now John Smith's stadium) in a 2-2 draw and in his final match, the following week, he scored his 150th goal against Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road and both supporters were raptuous in their applause!

Well done Aaron, well done Dean and well done Andy!!! And Town sit above Spurs in PL table......