‘We had no doubts’ – Huddersfield captain Jonathan Hogg had no hesitation about the new deal

Huddersfield Town captain Jonathan Hogg insists he had “no doubt at all” about extending his stay with the Terriers after signing a new one-year deal with the club. The 35-year-old is set to enter his 12th season with Town on signing his new deal, having joined the Terriers from Watford in 2013.

The club confirmed to the retained list last month that they had held talks with the out-of-contract midfielder to extend his spell at the John Smith’s Stadium, with Hogg now putting pen to paper on a new deal.

“There was no doubt in my mind about extending my contract here,” Hogg told his club’s website. “I’ve said it before, but this is my club and now I couldn’t imagine playing anywhere else.

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“Having been here for over a decade, I know the city through good times and bad, and although the last two seasons haven’t gone to plan, I’m determined to do my part to help fix that in any way I can. .

“Having spoken to both Mark (Cartwright) and Michael (Duff) about their plans for the future, it’s something I want to be a part of. Whenever I am called upon, I will continue to give everything I have for Huddersfield Town, just as I have done since the day I arrived almost 11 years ago.”

Hogg has played 365 times for Town in all competitions in his 11 seasons to date, placing him 12th on the club’s all-time appearances list. The midfielder began his career at Aston Villa before joining Watford in 2011, where he spent two years before beginning his long spell with the Terriers.

Hogg has captained the club for the past three seasons and the 35-year-old is now set to lead the Terriers in their upcoming League One campaign.

“Jonathan embodies the spirit and professionalism we want to see in the squad and his influence is invaluable both on and off the pitch,” said City sporting director Cartwright. “A natural leader who is fiercely passionate about his club, we are delighted to have him on board and have him contribute to the vision and standards we want to set next season not only in the first team, but at the academy.”

As well as releasing out-of-contract players, Hogg’s new deal is the first team-related deal to be completed by the Terriers since Duff’s appointment last month. Following the club’s relegation last term, the Terriers are gearing up for a first third-tier campaign since 2012 as they aim for an immediate return to the Championship.

Duff said the skipper has a big role to play at the club this season as he completes his new contract.

“I’m extremely excited to have Jonathan as part of our group next season, he’s been part of our plans in every conversation we’ve had since joining the club,” said the head coach. “I was lucky enough to play at a good level until I was in my thirties, so you know the impact and difference that experience and leadership can make. Both on and off the field, Hoggy still has a huge role to play.”