Former Burnley goalkeeper Lee Grant has landed his first managerial role at League One club Huddersfield Town.
The 42-year-old has worked as assistant coach at Ipswich since calling time on his playing career.
Grant succeeds Michael Duff, another former Claret, who was the last permanent manager at Huddersfield prior to Jon Worthington’s spell as interim boss.
“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 work that needs to take place in order to put us in a position to succeed. That process begins today.”
Huddersfield are aiming to improve on a 10th-place finish in their first season back in the third tier.
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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