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Exclusive: Lee Grant Set to Leave Ipswich for Huddersfield Town Job
EFL Analysis can exclusively reveal that Ipswich Town coach Lee Grant has made a decision on his future, following strong interest from Huddersfield Town this week.
Since retiring from professional football in 2022, Grant has steadily built a strong reputation as a coach, working closely with Kieran McKenna during Ipswich’s impressive rise. However, with the club heading back to the Championship next season, some restructuring is expected at Portman Road.
McKenna will have anticipated changes in the playing squad this summer—but he’ll also now be preparing to replace a key figure on his coaching staff.
Grant to Take Charge at Huddersfield Town
Just last week, EFL Analysis reported that Grant had turned down an approach from League Two side Newport County, choosing to remain at Ipswich. But things have changed quickly.
League One outfit Huddersfield Town made a move for Grant shortly afterward, and now we can confirm that he has accepted their offer to become the club’s new head coach.
Talks between Grant and Huddersfield have progressed positively, leading to an agreement that will see the former Manchester United goalkeeper take the reins at the John Smith’s Stadium.
The Terriers have been without a permanent head coach since Michael Duff was dismissed in March following a disappointing run of results that left the club outside the League One play-off race.
Academy boss and former Huddersfield player Jon Worthington stepped in to lead the team through the remainder of the season on an interim basis.
Huddersfield Eye Promotion Push in 2025/26
Looking ahead, Huddersfield will consider themselves one of the favourites for promotion next season.
With major competitors like Birmingham City, Wrexham, and Charlton Athletic no longer in the division, the door is wide open for the Terriers to mount a serious challenge in 2025/26.
Chairman Kevin Nagle’s decision to move on from Duff appears to have been part of a bigger vision for the club’s future—and Grant’s appointment marks a fresh chapter.
With the summer transfer window looming, Huddersfield now have the chance to reshape their squad under new leadership.
For Lee Grant, it’s a step up into his first senior managerial role—and for the Terriers, it could be the fresh start they need to reignite their push back toward the Championship.
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