League One keeps throwing up stories that hint at bigger shifts ahead, with managerial movement, transfer planning and squad reshuffles all gathering pace as January rolls on. From Huddersfield’s search for stability to Luton’s push for promotion momentum, there is plenty happening both on and off the pitch, and several clubs are already positioning themselves for what comes next.
Huddersfield Town close in on Liam Manning appointment
Huddersfield Town are closing in on the appointment of Liam Manning as their next manager following the dismissal of Lee Grant, according to Pete O’Rourke.
Town moved quickly after their latest setback, with the early noise around candidates now firming up into something more concrete. Manning, 40, is said to be the leading choice as the Terriers look to halt the drift that has followed relegation from the Championship in 2024.
He is available after his recent spell at Norwich City came to an end, but his reputation in League One was established earlier, with spells at MK Dons and Oxford United building the sense of a coach who can implement a clear approach quickly. That matters for Huddersfield, who are now searching for a steadier platform after a period of churn.
If the final details fall into place, Manning would arrive with a clear task, to settle a squad still trying to find its identity in League One, and to give the club a direction that stretches beyond this season’s immediate firefighting.