Ex-Burnley goalkeeper sacked by League One side after just eight months in charge

The 42-year-old departs after just eight months in the role, having been handed a three-year contract in May for what was his first role in management.

But despite a summer of heavy investment, the Terriers sit in sixth, 10 points off the automatic promotion places.

The final straw proved to be Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to relegation-threatened Burton Albion, which made it one win in five.

"Entering this season with renewed optimism and hope having proactively reshaped our first team throughout the summer, we were clear about not only our ambitions but how we wanted to achieve them, and the type of team on the pitch we wanted to enjoy alongside our supporters," Huddersfield owner Kevin Nagle said.

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"Sadly, on current form, none of those objectives are being met, and with just under half of the season remaining we feel no other option but to make a change to put the side back on track.

"I would like to thank Lee for his efforts and wish him nothing but the best for his future career. Our previously stated aims and desires for the season remain the same, and we will be making a change with those ambitions still firmly in mind."

Grant, who made over 100 appearances for Burnley between 2010 and 2013, had been a part of Kieran McKenna’s coaching staff at Ipswich Town prior to his appointment in West Yorkshire.

Before his coaching role at Portman Road, Grant enjoyed a 22-year long career as a goalkeeper, playing for a number of clubs such as Derby County, Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke City, Oldham Athletic, as well as the Clarets.

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