Huddersfield Town have appointed Lee Grant as their new manager ahead of the 2025/26 League One season.
It is Grant’s first managerial role, having previously worked as assistant coach at Ipswich under Kieran McKenna.
The former goalkeeper played for the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Burnley and Derby before hanging up his gloves.
“First and foremost, it’s an incredible honour to be Manager of Huddersfield Town,” he told the club site.
“This is an exciting time to be joining the club and there is so much potential and opportunity for us going forward, and I couldn’t be more motivated to play my part in that journey.
“I’d like to thank chairman Kevin Nagle and CEO Jake Edwards for giving me their trust, and I hope to repay that with time as we head into the summer and season ahead.
“I have a clear idea of what I want my Town team to look like and how I want us to play. My priority is to not only win but give our amazing supporters a side that they’re proud to represent them and excited to watch.
“Our goals and ambitions are clear, and there is much hard jobs" target="_blank">work that needs to take place in order to put us in a position to succeed. That process begins today.”
Huddersfield finished 10th in their first season back in League One and Jon Worthington took interim charge of the side after Michael Duff’s departure.
Chairman Kevin Nagle added: “Having been through a full and complete recruitment process, we couldn’t be happier to appoint Lee as manager and confident with the decision we have made.
“Each time I have met with Lee and discussed the club, he has presented detailed ideas, been passionate about the way he has described his way of playing football, and shown a desire to succeed and take on this opportunity that propelled him beyond other candidates.
“Throughout our due diligence, it was clear how impressive Lee’s coaching work was, and his reputation couldn’t have been higher with everyone who has crossed his path.
“Playing his part in successful teams both on and off the pitch over the course of his career to date, that’s a habit we believe he will be well positioned to continue at Town.
“We will support Lee and work together to build a team to help us achieve our goals this season and beyond.
“His values and ambition aligns with our own, and I look forward to seeing him lead our first team into another important campaign ahead.”
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