Manager of one of Peterborough United's League One rivals has been given compassionate leave
Huddersfield Town manager Liam Manning has been given compassionate leave until the end of the League One season.
‘The Terriers’ boss previously took time out of the game when Bristol City manager following the death of his infant son Theo in October 2024.
Huddersfield Town released a statement on Wednesday afternoon. It read: “Huddersfield Town Men’s First Team Head Coach Liam Manning has been granted compassionate leave for the remainder of the 2025/26 Sky Bet League One season.
“Liam has made the club aware of ongoing personal matters relating to the tragic passing of his newborn son Theo, and he will now be given time away from his professional duties.
"“Liam, his wife Fran, their eldest son Isaac, and the entire Manning family have the full support of everyone at Huddersfield Town, and we will keep in regular contact with Liam and those close to him. We ask that the privacy of Liam and his family is respected during this time.
“Our men’s first team will be led jointly by Martin Drury and Jon Stead for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, with ongoing support from our wider existing men’s first team staff.”