'Desperate to be successful': Huddersfield Town chief Liam Manning's support for chairman Kevin Nagle

Speaking via his video diary earlier this week, Nagle urged frustrated sections of the club's fanbase to get behind the club's League One promotion push for the remainder of the campaign - while admitting that he has been stung by some recent criticism of the players – and himself in some quarters.

Favourites for promotion back in August, Town moved back into the final play-off position following last weekend's 1-0 win over relegation-haunted Rotherham United and results were also kind on Tuesday night.

The mood music remains tetchy. Boos reverberated around a sparsely-populated Accu Stadium at half-time on Saturday following an disappointing performance from the hosts - and there were even some jeers at the final whistle after the hosts claimed a fortuitous three points.

It prompted Nagle to address supporters, while reaffirming his own commitment after revealing that he has spent 'tens and tens and tens' of millions of pounds since taking over in June 2023.

Manning, whose side visit rock-bottom Port Vale on Saturday with 10 games of the regular season to go - Town have lost five of their last six away fixtures - said: "I think what can never be questioned is the support, backing and his intention for the club.

"I think he's desperate to be successful here, the same as we all are. I think we've all got the same goal. I think sometimes you have bumps along the way in different challenges.

"I think we all want to achieve the same thing. Any club that has any level of success is when everybody's pulling in the same direction. I think going into the final stage of the season with 10 (games) to go is definitely that (time).

"Let's leave everything out there. I think that for me, when I look at the teams that have done it in the past, it's when you've got that unity and that force from all angles.

"Whether it be from the stands, on the pitch, the senior leaders of the club (and) the owner.

"I think it's that collective. We all want to do well. Trust me, we all want to go out and perform to the highest level and play to our best, produce a style that entertains the fans as well as winning and get points as well.

"We want to try and take everything, which is challenging at times, it's difficult, especially when there's been transition and change, etc. But for me, I think that we're in a position where we've still got so much to play for. Let's leave it all out there.

"Let's make sure that in the final 10 that we give absolutely everything."