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Huddersfield captain Mark Hudson retires to take up coaching role

ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28:  Mark Hudson of Huddersfield during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Rochdale and Huddersfield Town at Spotla
Image: Huddersfield captain Mark Hudson has announced his retirement

Huddersfield Town club captain Mark Hudson has decided to retire from playing and will take up a position as part of David Wagner's coaching staff.

The 35 year-old centre back, who is studying for his UEFA A coaching license, will become part of head coach David Wagner's technical staff on a full-time basis.

The transition was planned as part of the new three-year contract Hudson signed in April 2016.

German boss Wagner said: "I'm very happy that Mark is becoming part of my backroom staff. 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.

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18:  Mark Hudson of Huddersfield Town during the The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Huddersfield Town and Manch
Image: Hudson will take up a coaching role with David Wagner's side

"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.

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"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."

Hudson began his career as a trainee at Fulham, where he broke into the senior setup in 1999. He then moved to Crystal Palace before spells with Charlton and Cardiff City, signing for the Terriers in 2014.

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