Huddersfield boss Manning leaves League One club after compassionate leave
Summary
Liam Manning has left his job as manager of Huddersfield Town by mutual agreement after taking time off due to personal grief. Manning stepped away from his role in March following the death of his newborn son and has now decided to resign for the wellbeing of himself and his family.Key Facts
- Liam Manning managed Huddersfield Town for 13 games before leaving the club.
- He took compassionate leave in March 2026 after the death of his newborn son, Theo, in October 2024.
- Manning previously managed Bristol City and Norwich City before joining Huddersfield.
- He stepped down from Bristol City after Theo’s death but returned to manage before moving to Norwich City.
- Manning left Norwich after 17 games and joined Huddersfield in January 2026.
- After Manning took leave, coaches Martin Drury and Jon Stead led Huddersfield to finish ninth in League One.
- The club and Manning agreed that stepping down was the right decision for his family and the team.
- The story includes information about support for those affected by grief and bereavement.
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