SHOCKING: Another EPL coach follows Mourinho’s footstep

Another Premier League coach David Wagner has followed Jose Mourinho’s footstep after he part ways with Huddersfield Town by mutual consent with the club bottom of the Premier League to become the fourth manager axed so far this season.

The 47-year-old German tactician arrived John Smith’s Stadium in November 2015 with the Terriers struggling in the Sky Bet Championship, before stabilising their position and securing promotion to the English top flight the following season and then defying the odds to keep the club in the Premier League last season.

Wanger’s Huddersfield have struggled this current campaign run of nine league games without a win leaves West Yorkshire club with just 11 points from 22 games and are eight points from safety.

“I’d like to begin by thanking David for all he has achieved at Huddersfield Town over the last three-and-a-half years. Under his stewardship, we’ve achieved things on the football pitch that surpass anything in modern memory, and that have gone well beyond my wildest expectations as Chairman and as a fan.

“Under David’s management, we took this Club to the highest position it has held in almost 50 years and created memories that will last forever.

“His achievements will rightly put him up there in Huddersfield Town history alongside great names like Herbert Chapman and Mick Buxton; legendary managers who changed the face of this Club.

“As I had said previously, I had no intention of sacking David this season. Subsequently David – being the great man he is – came to us and made it clear that he needs a break from the rigours of football management.

“We discussed making that change immediately, but he also made it clear that he would give his all for the rest of this season before departing in the summer if we preferred. After a long discussion
we all felt that David staying at the Club until the end of the season was best, but we’ve kept discussions open and we all now feel that the time is right to part ways.

“I know the term ‘mutual consent’ is often a byword for the manager being sacked in professional football, but this is a truly joint decision. David has a real, genuine love for this Club and, like me, his foremost concern in our talks has been to establish what is best for Huddersfield Town.

“I cannot thank David enough for what he has achieved. Along with his family, he will always be a friend to me and Huddersfield Town.”

“It’s a very sad day, but now we have to look to the future; that’s what football and our immediate situation demands
.

“ve asked Mark Hudson to take this weekend’s Premier League game against Manchester City. He knows how to play our game at its best and he knows the squad, so he’s perfectly placed to do so. Along with the technical staff, we’ll give him all the support we can ahead of the game.”

Former Huddersfield captain Mark Hudson, who served as U23s coach under Wagner, will take charge of Terriers next game, against Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday at John Smith’s Stadium.