HUDDERSFIELD have sacked manager Danny Cowley and brother Nicky despite virtually securing their Championship status.
The Terriers boss and his assistant have been removed from their posts less than a year after joining in September.
Danny Cowley has been fired by Huddersfield TownCredit: PA:Press Association
They pulled off a shock 2-1 win over promotion hopefuls West Brom on Friday night and all-but guaranteed second-tier football for next season.
But the club have decided to move in a different direction.
They said they have “a different vision for the way we operate the club, and how our ambitions can be achieved.”
Huddersfield are 18th in the table and courtesy of a superior goal difference over Luton Town in 22nd will survive barring a massive swing in goal difference.
The former Premier League side have 51 points and are three points clear of the drop zone with one game left to play.
The club were bidding to avoid a second successive demotion but despite seemingly achieving that feat it wasn’t enough for the Cowleys to hang onto their jobs.
To add insult to injury for the Cowley brothers it appears a replacement has already been identified.
The club said they were “not seeking applications for the vacant position”.
The identity of the new manager is as yet unknown and is not expected to be revealed today.
Huddersfield chairman Phil Hodgkinson said: “I would like to place my thanks on record to Danny and Nicky for their hard work and dedication towards securing the club’s place in the Sky Bet Championship for next season.
“That was the clear priority when they were appointed in September and we are very grateful that has been achieved.
“We all wish Danny and Nicky all the best for the future and they leave with my best wishes in their future endeavours.”
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