The Lower Tiers understands that Lee Grant will be sacked today if Huddersfield Town fail to secure a victory away at Rotherham United. The Terriers’ League One clash has become a decisive moment in Lee Grant’s short managerial reign, with club chiefs running out of patience amid a worrying dip in form. Lee Grant only […]
The Lower Tiers understands that Lee Grant will be sacked today if Huddersfield Town fail to secure a victory away at Rotherham United. The Terriers’ League One clash has become a decisive moment in Lee Grant’s short managerial reign, with club chiefs running out of patience amid a worrying dip in form.
Lee Grant only took charge of Huddersfield in the summer, signing a three-year contract with the expectation of building a promotion challenge. However, just months into the project, his position is already under serious threat as results and performances continue to frustrate supporters and board alike.
Sources close to Lee Grant feel he should be given more time in his first managerial job. A string of results could see Huddersfield rise into the top six and become real promotion contenders. The Terriers have developed a pattern of sacking managers in recent managers so maybe the grass won’t be greener if the club and Lee Grant do part ways over the weekend.
After retiring from professional football in May 2022, Lee Grant quickly moved into coaching and was appointed first-team coach at Ipswich Town. His work there earned him the opportunity to step into management with Huddersfield Town, who viewed Lee Grant as a modern, progressive coach capable of revitalising the club.
Huddersfield currently sit ninth in League One, a position that suggests they remain in the promotion picture. Lee Grant’s side are within touching distance of the play-off places, but the underlying numbers and recent form paint a far more concerning picture.
The Terriers are without a win in five straight matches and have managed just eight victories from their opening 20 league games. Alarmingly, they have also lost eight times, underlining their inconsistency. Their most recent outing, a 1-1 draw at home to Wigan Athletic, proved to be a flashpoint in the growing unrest.
Following the Wigan draw, Huddersfield supporters made their feelings towards Lee Grant abundantly clear. Having led for much of the contest before surrendering two valuable points, the reaction from the stands was hostile and unmistakable.
Chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” and “you don’t know what you’re doing” echoed around the Kirklees Stadium, reflecting the growing disconnect between fans and head coach. For Lee Grant, it was perhaps the most hostile atmosphere he has faced since arriving at the club.
Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds after the Wigan draw, Lee Grant acknowledged the frustration of supporters and accepted responsibility for the team’s shortcomings. He admitted that the squad must understand the crowd’s reaction and focus on fulfilling their own responsibilities on the pitch.
Grant stressed the importance of being more resilient defensively, protecting leads, and ensuring that games Huddersfield are in a position to win are seen through properly. He also emphasised that while criticism from outside is inevitable, the real drive must come from within the squad to meet the standards they have set for themselves.
Although Huddersfield remain in contention near the top end of League One, their performances have raised major red flags. Lee Grant’s side currently possess the joint second-worst defensive record in the division, having conceded 30 goals — a tally matched only by Leyton Orient, with only relegation-threatened Plymouth Argyle conceding more.
Even more damning is the fact that Huddersfield have not kept a clean sheet in league action since September 27. These ongoing defensive weaknesses have repeatedly undermined their ability to close out matches, a flaw that has become synonymous with Lee Grant’s tenure so far.
Ironically, Huddersfield’s attacking output has masked many of their issues. Under Lee Grant, the Terriers are the league’s joint-top scorers with 32 goals, level with leaders Cardiff City. On paper, that firepower should be enough to mount a serious promotion push.
However, the inability to defend leads and shut games down has proven costly, and the balance of Lee Grant’s side continues to concern decision-makers behind the scenes.
All eyes now turn to today’s trip to Rotherham United. For Lee Grant, it represents more than just another League One fixture — it could will his future at Huddersfield Town.
With pressure at boiling point, anything less than a win will bring an abrupt end to Lee Grant’s reign, just months after he was entrusted with a long-term vision.
