FORMER Manchester United player Paul McShane is joining Huddersfield as an assistant coach.
The Irish centre-back, 39, has spent the past three years as a youth coach at Manchester United.
McShane began his near two-decade playing career with the Red Devils before spells with Hull, West Brom and Reading.
And he teams up with former United goalkeeper Lee Grant at the John Smith’s Stadium.
The Terriers appointed Grant – a former assistant at Ipswich – last month after a lengthy managerial search.
Huddersfield sacked Michael Duff in March with the club seventh in League One.
Club legend Jon Worthington was put in charge for the remainder of the campaign.
But Town lost 10 of their last 12 league games, eventually finishing 14 points outside the playoffs.
McShane has now joined Grant’s backroom staff in West Yorkshire.
The 39-year-old teams up with Marc Bridge-Wilkinson, a former youth coach at Liverpool.
Jonathan Robinson, Steven Gerrard’s No. 2 at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, also joins the League One setup.
Grant has already been backed by wealthy American owner Kevin Nagle in the transfer market.
Huddersfield have so far brought in highly-rated Joe Low from Wycombe, along with Sean Roughan, Marcus Harness and Ryan Ledson.
Grant told the club website: “I am thrilled to welcome Marc, Paul, and Jonathan to Huddersfield Town – three exceptional professionals who join us as Assistant Coaches.
“Their diverse backgrounds, dedication, and commitment to excellence will be invaluable to us as we continue to grow and build something special at this club.
“Each brings a unique outlook and energy that aligns with our values and future aspirations.”
Huddersfield have suffered an alarming slide after dropping out of the Premier League in 2018.
Carlos Corberan almost led the club back to the Prem in 2022 through the playoffs.
But the club fought relegation from the Championship for multiple seasons before dropping to League One in 2024.
They had been expected to mount a strong push for promotion last term.
Duff led his side on an impressive 16-game unbeaten run midway through the campaign.
But the Terriers lacked bite where it mattered, with their 58 goals the lowest of any team in the top half.
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