' BREAKING NEWS MARK HUDSON ANNOUNCES... '

Huddersfield Town captain Mark Hudson has retired from playing and moved into a coaching role with the club.

BBC

Tuesday 8th August 2017

Hudson, 35, will become a full-time member of head coach David Wagner's technical staff after calling time on his 15-year playing career.

The centre-back, who is studying for a Uefa 'A' coaching licence, made 109 appearances for the Yorkshire side.

"The qualities that Mark has as a person and a footballer should make him an excellent coach," Wagner said.

Best of luck to him.

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Huddersfield Town captain Mark Hudson calls time on playing career and joins the newly-promoted Premier League club's coaching staff
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Huddersfield Town captain Mark Hudson calls time on playing career and joins the newly-promoted Premier League club's coaching staff


Huddersfield Town captain Mark Hudson has retired ahead of the new Premier League season and joined the top-flight newcomers' coaching staff.

The 35-year-old defender won his third promotion to the uppermost division in May - the previous two having come with Crystal Palace and Cardiff.

Hudson played nearly 500 games in his career, over 100 of which came across three seasons with the Terriers.

He signed a three-year deal with the Yorkshire club in April 2016 and although his exact role in David Wagner's coaching set-up is yet to be defined, it was a transition that was anticipated when that contract was penned.

"I'm very happy that Mark is becoming part of my back-room staff," Wagner said.

"From my first day in England, Mark has been one of the biggest positives. He is a huge influence in our dressing room - a total professional with a winning mentality - and that was why securing his future to Huddersfield Town was so important last April. As a player and a potential coach, it was vital that we keep Mark here.

"Make no mistake, Mark made a huge contribution to the success this club enjoyed in 2016-17, both through his performances on the field and his influence off it.

"I believe the qualities that Mark has as a person and a footballer should make him an excellent coach. I know retirement can feel like a sad day as a former player, but he has so much still to give this club and football, and that is exciting.

"We will all help Mark as much as we can as he makes the transition into coaching and continues to learn, but I'm sure he will still be a big help and influence on our squad as we prepare for the Premier League."

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A great player and Captain for the Bluebirds and sold well before his time was really up. A City legend and we will always remember 'Huds' for THAT goal

Happy retirement, Mark Husdon and goo luck with your new role!

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A great player and Captain for the Bluebirds and sold well before his time was really up. A City legend and we will always remember 'Huds' for THAT goal

Happy retirement, Mark Husdon and goo luck with your new role!

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I second all of that.

I've said a couple of times on hear in the past that Hudson has the right qualities to make a fantastic Manager.

One of my favourite City players and I'd love to see him back here as our Manager in the future.

A great player and Captain for the Bluebirds and sold well before his time was really up. A City legend and we will always remember 'Huds' for THAT goal

Happy retirement, Mark Husdon and goo luck with your new role!

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Can't see many arguing with you on that 1 Chris Hudson

A wonderful servant to the Club, not only for his wonder strike against Derby but was a model pro to any up and coming player. Good luck to him in his future role. Always be welcome back at CCS

A great player and Captain for the Bluebirds and sold well before his time was really up. A City legend and we will always remember 'Huds' for THAT goal

Happy retirement, Mark Husdon and good luck with your new role!

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Spot on Chris. He should never have gone as his character and leadership was immediately missed at a point when we really needed it. That's history though and I wish him all the best as a coach up there, just wish it could have been here.

A great player and Captain for the Bluebirds and sold well before his time was really up. A City legend and we will always remember 'Huds' for THAT goal

Happy retirement, Mark Husdon and goo luck with your new role!

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Spot on Top Bloke True City Legend, I am sure he will make a Great Coach and some day Manager , Good Luck Mark IMO forced out by OGS and Tan

And for singing that song in the promotion celebration Down the bay
Never seemed blessed with pace but sure made up for with a football brain.
Top Man

Good luck to him, I've met him a few times, he does seem to have something about him, not your normal footballer, I think he will do well.

A wonderful servant to the Club, not only for his wonder strike against Derby but was a model pro to any up and coming player. Good luck to him in his future role. Always be welcome back at CCS