Former Man Utd star Lee Grant ‘to be named as manager of EFL club' in shock career move
FORMER Manchester United star Lee Grant is set to appointed Huddersfield Town manager, according to reports.
The former goalkeeper is expected to be announced as the new Terriers boss today.
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Lee Grant is set to be appointed Huddersfield manager
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Grant left Old Trafford in 2022 after four years at the club - he only made two United appearances.
He has since worked as a first-team coach at Ipswich Town under Kieran McKenna.
Grant helped the Tractor Boys win back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League.
He could not prevent them from avoiding the drop and is now set to leave Portman Road.
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