Former Celtic midfielder Mark Fotheringham has landed the top job at Huddersfield Town.
The 38-year-old has put pen to paper on a three-year deal until June 2025 after coming out on top following a thorough recruitment process. His most recent gig was helping legendary German manager Felix Magath to guide Hertha Berlin to Bundesliga survival during the second half of the 2021/22 season.
Fotheringham took training for the first time on Tuesday ahead of making his dugout debut for his new club in the Sky Bet Championship clash with Reading. His new club sit 23rd in England's second tier with just two wins from the opening nine games of the season. A club statement read: "We’re delighted to welcome Mark Fotheringham to Huddersfield Town as our new Head Coach!
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"The 38-year-old Scotsman has been identified as the right man to lead the First Team after a thorough recruitment process.
"His contract, which runs until June 2025, was finalised on Wednesday morning, but he had already started his work at Town by taking training for the first time on Tuesday afternoon as preparations continue for Saturday's Sky Bet Championship game at Reading.
"Fotheringham has significant experience in coaching in the top levels of German football, most recently guiding Hertha Berlin to Bundesliga survival during the second half of 2021/22 as Assistant Coach to legendary German manager Felix Magath.
"Previously Mark, who is currently working towards his UEFA Pro License, helped FC Ingolstadt 04 gain promotion to 2. Bundesliga and coached in the German second tier with Karlsruher SC, adding to two years coaching in Scottish football with Cowdenbeath.
"Before hanging up his boots, Fotheringham made close to 300 appearances as a midfielder across five countries. Having become Celtic’s youngest ever debutant as a 16-year-old, he gained vast experience through playing spells in England, Germany, Switzerland, and Cyprus, whilst also representing his country of birth at Under-21 level.
"Mark will work with assistants Narcís Pèlach, Paul Harsley, Head of Goalkeeping Paul Clements, and the rest of our existing technical staff at the Millers Oils High Performance Complex."
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