Liam Manning appointed Huddersfield Town manager | OneFootball

Huddersfield Town have appointed Liam Manning as manager following the dismissal of Lee Grant.

The Terriers parted ways with Grant following Saturday's 3-1 defeat away to Burton Albion which sees the club sixth in the third tier in a season where promotion is expected.

"Being named Head Coach of Huddersfield Town is an honour, with the size of this opportunity too great to turn down," former Norwich City manager Manning said on his arrival at the club. 

"I am thankful to have been given the trust of such a prestigious role, and I’ll do everything in my power to create some positive history of our own.

"In each discussion with Chris Markham and the Club hierarchy, our wider hopes, desires and aspirations were not only shared, but how we wanted to achieve them was, too. Backed by a passionate and invested Owner and Chairman, there is an excitement and hunger that must be restored in everything that we do, and that work starts now.

"Inheriting an extremely talented and capable First Team squad and staff, I look forward to working closely with them all as we strive to fulfil our potential. Having coached against Town on several occasions, I know the size and ferocity of the support here both home and away, and it’s our job to establish a renewed sense of pride both on the pitch and in the stands. We have a lot to still play for this season, and I’m truly excited to get going."

Manning has plenty of experience in League One, notably with MK Dons and Oxford City, and will oversee his first game in charge when Huddersfield host Bradford City on Saturday.