Leeds United appoint Steve Thompson as assistant

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Image caption, Steve Thompson joined Huddersfield in June 2014

Championship club Leeds United have named Huddersfield coach Steve Thompson as their new assistant head coach.

The 50-year-old joined the Terriers' coaching staff in the summer after leaving Blackpool in January.

Thompson played alongside Leeds head coach Neil Redfearn when the pair were at Bolton Wanderers.

"I'd like to thank Steve for the hard work he has put in during our time together at Huddersfield," Town boss