Lee Grant: Walsall have appointed the former Huddersfield Town boss as their new head coach

Grant was part of the Ipswich coaching team under Kieran McKenna, which helped the club to successive promotions from League One to the Premier League in 2023 and 2024.

After three years at Portman Road, the former Sheffield Wednesday, Burnley and Derby goalkeeper was appointed Huddersfield boss in May 2025, his first senior management job.

But he stayed just eight months into a three-year deal despite the club finishing sixth in League One.

New Walsall Head of Football Stuart Meyers According to the club’s website, outsider The process to find a new permanent head coach was “extremely thorough” involving a number of “outstanding candidates”.

“From the start, we were very clear about the type of leader we wanted to bring to the football club – someone who could help drive standards, develop the group and take the club forward,” said Myers, who has been appointed. a month ago

“Throughout the process, Lee has shown a tremendous appetite and desire to be part of this football club.

“He is very articulate, detail-oriented and has a strong understanding of the modern game. It is our job to support him and maximize his skill set.”