Some great names, many great memories, and so heart warming stories from great great connections to our famous Huddersfield Town.

Keith Hanvey still lives in the town where he played professional football during 1978-1984 and was a popular defender during some fine times for the Leeds Road Club. He was brought to Leeds Road from Grimsby Town, a £14,000 transfer which caused controversy with his transfer almost going to court. He was signed by Tom Johnston.

Keith is one of Town's leading appearance makers in the Football League Cup and his inclusion in the club's 2006 public "The Fans Favourite" is fully justified. He was a key part in the centre of defence of the promotion winning sides of 1979/1980 (old Division 4) and 1982/1983 (old Division 3), before he returned to Rochdale for a second spell in 1984.

During his time Keith played alongside Ian Robins, Dave Sutton, Dave Cowling, Malcolm Brown, Brian Stanton and Peter Fletcher who were all crowd favourites as the 'new boys' under Mick Buxton turned around the fledging hopes of a club besieged by low crowds and a number of relegation's (to English football's lowest tier). He was part of the defence which failed to lose at Leeds Road for 32 consecutive matches over a 18 month period.

When Mick Buxton took over the managerial reigns at Leeds Road in the Autumn of the 1978/1979 season there was quite a battle between Keith, Chris Topping and Dave Sutton ('Sutty') for the number 5 and 6 shirts. By the end of the campain Sutty and Hanvey were like 'bacon and eggs' in the centre of defence.

With the number 6 on his back Keith Hanvey was as reliable, dependable and solid as any who had worn that shirt. Perhaps not as classy as a Cherry, as nimble as Meagan, but his partnership with Dave Sutton was as good a twosome as Town ever had.

He returned to the club later in life as commercial director where he helped to establish the dream of a new stadium despite him tabling a fine proposal one he believes his better than the stadium that was built, the board declined the idea, and Keith left.

He was made a vice-president of the Huddersfield Town Supporters Trust in April 2003 and regularly guest speaks at Town events, including the recent Supporters Club meeting.

Keith is pictured with his daughter Charlotte in a photo kindly sent to thisisthebarmyarmy.co.uk for this Legends feature.

He now spends his time successfully running a sports events and management company, and this feature proves a very interesting read and a must for any Town, especially those that witnessed the playing days of one of Town's most able defenders.

The period Keith Hanvey wore the famous blue and white of Huddersfield Town were truly special days for the Terriers "Ahhhh those were the days ..."

1 What is your impression of Huddersfield Town now?
They have a great stadium and a loyal support as ever. I have been to a few games this season and feel the fans have more of a short fuse which is probably the state of our game at present. Every team wants immediate success and a new moneyman rather than a developing club where fans are pleased to see local talent and players develop. They want a spend spend board and we all know where that eventually takes you.

2 What did you think on joining Town?
A hundred years ago I joined Town at a low ebb but knew of its history and possibilities. We were lucky in that a team of average pros gelled together to form a very good side who were very difficult to beat. Great times and very enjoyable but not achieved without a lot of work by players and staff. The public of Huddersfield knew we gave full commitment and it was a great time to be in Huddersfield.

3 Any regrets later in leaving Town.
No regrets really only perhaps I should have stayed on another season rather than look towards my next profession outside football. I left for a second time when I returned as Commercial Manager, due to the Board declining my efforts to develop the new stadium. The proposal then I feel, was a much better deal for the club than the resulting deal although the Stadium is a credit.

Perhaps in hindsight I should have bit my lip but at the time I felt really let down by the Board.

4 Memories of Town? Earliest-vivid-now
Many great memories. People will remember my dream which eventually came to reality with the new Stadium.

I still live in Huddersfield and I am pleased that the team I played in provided lots of enjoyment and memories for a lot of people. Also that I followed a dream, and I mean a real dream - and began the project to develop a new stadium for the club.

5 Most memorable moment? Goal-save-tackle
I suppose the penalty at Arsenal was a poor decision against me in the League Cup which we lost 1 – 0. Never a handball and we all felt we could have beaten anyone at that time.

A lot remember the goal and win at Lincoln. Being Commercial Manager when we lost 10 – 1 at Man City. A hard game to be at having played for Man City. I was so annoyed with the players that they couldn’t hold out at 9 -1 for those last couple of minutes.

6 Longest lasting Town memory?
The promotion in 79/80 was a great season and looking back should have taken more in but time just passed by. (Ed. Town were champions of Division 4 that season scoring 101 goals and winning 27 matches, including 7 in one home match in September against Port Vale)

7 What do you think of the current state of soccer?
I feel that there is too much money floating around. Not enough passion and desire or dedication. Too much too young and perhaps a greater part of the money should be better used to develop our own structure in this country rather than squandered.

Players and Agents have really got far too much nowadays and really bring the game into disrepute along with the media frenzy.

The Bosman took any loyalty remaining from the game.

8 Do you still follow the Town results or any other Club or Sports?
Yes I follow football very closely. I am still involved in Matchdays at Leeds United and Guiseley and have a Hospitality, Event company where I service individual and Corporate requirements for all sports, concerts, speakers etc. England teams remain my foremost passion as they has since very early days.

9 Your best match in a Town shirt and Why? and the Result?
That’s a difficult one, not because I felt I played well on many occasions but I probably felt better if a team performance as well as my own was efficient. I remember a game at Blackburn, I think in Division 2 when everyone praised myself and Dave Sutton for being strong when we were under the cosh and we either drew or won and that game. Also when games mattered like Hartlepool for the Championship title and we came through. Newport and Barnsley games in front of big crowds – very fulfilling when you achieve what was set out as a team.

10 What do you think of the Town fans - then? & now?
Fans obviously enjoy their team winning but these days the media pressure makes for a shorter patience level from fans in general. So much football on TV and the spotlight always on the result and Manager. Town have always had a loyal support but I said before I was shocked by the short fuse of some at recent games.

11 What do you think the future holds for Town?
Money rather than Management, nurturing and improving a club is the driver these days. A decade ago Town had a chance of getting in the Premiership and more teams had the opportunity of winning things especially in the Premiership. I feel a money capping system is the only way to prevent the monopoly of our game which can become mundane when only a few clubs can be successful. The Champions League will undoubtedly become a European League and even that too will become less exciting. The recent FA Cup games really brings more excitement than a host of Premiership fixtures. Academies have to work harder for the likes of Town because without radical investment Town cannot become a regular Premiership team unfortunately.

12 What are you doing now?
As stated I have a Hospitality, Event Management company which supplies all forms of ticket, hospitality and sports organisation. Speakers and Dinner organisation and Golf days.

I have had the business 6 years now with a unique and well thought out name – Hanvey Associates Ltd.

I work as compere at Leeds United in the Suites on Matchdays as well as assist Guiseley raise Sponsorship and advertising revenue. A good client of mine asked me to help his side namely Guiseley in the Unibond Premier. Golf remains my summer sport at Crosland Heath.

13 If you had one wish, what would it be?
I have to say England to win the World Cup and I will nick another in saying I wish we could turn back time to the Croatia game with Capello in charge.

The game of football changed when home clubs were allowed to keep their own gate money instead of a split. That changed the fairness of football and man management forever.