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Huddersfield Confirms Liam Manning’s Exit After Compassionate Leave

The club said the mutually agreed decision puts his family’s wellbeing first.

Overview

  • Huddersfield announced Monday that Liam Manning will not return as head coach following the 2025/26 season.
  • He had been on compassionate leave since March 25 related to the death of his newborn son, Theo, in October 2024.
  • Chairman Kevin Nagle said stepping away was the right choice for Manning’s family, and Manning thanked fans and staff for their support.
  • Coaches Martin Drury and Jon Stead led the team for the run-in, and Huddersfield finished ninth in League One.
  • He previously took Bristol City to the Championship play-offs and was sacked by Norwich after 17 games before joining Huddersfield in January, with most reports saying he managed 13 Terriers matches.