Ex-Terriers boss takes job in India
FORMER Huddersfield Town boss Simon Grayson has agreed to manage Indian
Super League club Bengaluru.
The experienced manager has signed a two-year deal with the Bangalore-based side having revealed he was close to moving to the country before the coronavirus pandemic.
Grayson is not the first Englishman to take charge of Bengaluru, with ex-Crewe defender Ashley Westwood enjoying a three-year stint in charge of the club between 2013 and 2016.
“Coming to India was a possibility that I had looked into two years ago,” said the 52-year-old, who was in charge of the Terriers from 2012-13, leaving after a run of 12 matches without a win.
“But the pandemic put all things on hold. When the chance came across again, I was excited to look into it.
“This presents a new opportunity in my football career and it is one that really excites me.”
Grayson’s most recent post was in charge of Fleetwood, who sacked the former Leicester defender in November.
During a managerial career that started in 2005, the 52-year-old has achieved four promotions from League One with Blackpool, Leeds, Preston and Town, who he guided through the play-offs to win a place in the Championship by beating Sheffield United in the final.
“When I spoke to the owner, his mindset was the same as mine. I want this club to be winning trophies again,” Grayson added.
“I am aware that BFC has been very successful in the past but the last few years haven’t worked out like everybody would have liked it to.
“That happens in football – you learn from it and strive to do better – to get players to work harder on the pitch and off the pitch; that’s the exciting part for me.”