Huddersfield Town striker Alfie May was subject to criticism from the Terriers faithful after sharing his delight at former employers, Birmingham City’s winning goal on Saturday.
The Blues won 1-0 against Swansea City with a 94th minute winner from Lyndon Dykes.
The Post
The post itself:
“Lyndon Dykes [heart eyes] bagsman the boy”
This sparked accusations of being unsure where his loyalties lie, especially amid Huddersfield’s goalless draw with Burton Albion the same day.
Instant Fan Favourite
Alfie May’s single season at Birmingham City, left an incredible impression. Signed for £2.5m, the former Charlton star, fresh off a 23-goal League One Golden Boot, adapted to a new role. Often playing as a substitute, he still scored 17 goals in 57 appearances. His relentless work rate and crucial goals helped Birmingham secure the 2024/25 League One title with a record 106 points, earning promotion. Fans embraced his humility and tenacity, hailing him as a top professional. Even after his move to Huddersfield over the summer, Blues supporters continue to sing his praises, cementing his status as a St Andrew’s success.
A New Club
Alfie May joined Huddersfield Town from Birmingham City for a reported £1.2m, signing a three-year deal. The 32-year-old, kicked off with a debut penalty in a 3-0 win over Leyton Orient. He added a winner against Stevenage, totalling two goals and two assists to date. Huddersfield, fifth in League One with 16 points, rely on May’s high work rate, though he vies with Dion Charles and Joe Taylor for starts.
May’s Defence
In a press conference, May said:
“I’ve been criticised over the weekend because one of my friends that plays for Birmingham scored the winning goal”.
“I tweeted something on the Birmingham page and there’s fans out there criticising me, saying ‘we’ve just drawn to Burton’. Understandable, but I am human.
“When one of my close friends at Birmingham, Lyndon Dykes has just won the game for them, I tweeted that and you think you’re doing the wrong thing but, he came off the bench and won a game. So, I’m supporting my mate.”
Writers View
Alfie May has drawn criticism from some corners of the Terriers faithful for tweeting congratulations to former Birmingham City teammate Lyndon Dykes after his stoppage-time winner against Swansea on Saturday.
With just two league goals in nine games, fans may view the incident as a distraction from the team’s inconsistent start, sitting fifth but struggling for rhythm under new manager Lee Grant.
