Huddersfield Town have confirmed the appointment of Mark Fotheringham as new manager just three days before their clash with Reading.

The 38-year-old Scot arrives on a three-year deal to take over from fan favourite Danny Schofield after a sub-par start to the Championship campaign.

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Predominantly a coach, the former Fulham defender has been working alongside iconic boss Felix McGath with Hertha Berlin, as well as Ingolstadt.

Speaking on the appointment, Head of Football Leigh Bromby said: “We have explored a wide range of options in our search for our next Head Coach, and Mark became our first choice after our very first meeting. His beliefs in coaching and football fit very well with our methods at the Club, and we also believe he can also add to what we do because of who he has worked for and with during his career so far.

“Mark has worked at some top clubs with some of the best coaches around. His most recent spell came last season at a big city side in Hertha Berlin under a manager who has been right at the top of the game for many successful years in Felix Magath. Before that, he worked under Michael Henke at Ingolstadt – a man who has won the Champions League twice as a coach. That adds to his other experience across the UK and Europe that he’s accumulated as a coach and a player since the age of 16."

The Terriers travel to Berkshire to face Paul Ince's Royals on Saturday, with a bumper crowd expected after a positive start to the campaign.

More than 4,000 tickets have been sold to schools and kids clubs, similar to fixtures last season.