Liam Manning led Huddersfield Town in 13 games
Huddersfield Town boss Liam Manning has left the club by mutual consent, two months after taking compassionate leave.
Manningstepped back from his role in March,with the League One side saying in a statement at the time. the decision was made after he "made the club aware of ongoing personal matters relating to the tragic passing of his newborn son Theo in October 2024".
"I want to pay huge tribute to Liam today," chairman Kevin Nagletold the club website.,external
"Stepping away from this role is the correct decision for him. his family, and that comes before absolutely everything else."
Manning added: "Stepping down from Huddersfield Town has been a difficult decision, but one I feel is best for the club, my family. myself at this time.
"It has been a privilege to manage this team and be a part of this community. I am grateful to the fans for their support and compassion in recent months."
He was manager of Bristol City when Theo died. took a brief leave of absence before returning to his role.
After leading them into the Championship play-offs last season he left Ashton Gate in June 2025 to take over at second tier rivals Norwich City.
He issued a statement through the League Managers Association at that time in which he said losing Theo was "the hardest thing my family. I have ever been through" and that he would be "forever grateful" for the support from Bristol City and their fans.
His spell at Norwich ended after just 17 games in November. he replaced the sacked Lee Grant as Huddersfield boss in January.
The Terriers announced on 25 March that he would be taking compassionate leave for the remainder of the season.
Coaches Martin Drury and Jon Stead took over until the close of the campaign, as Huddersfield finished ninth.
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