Sheffield United boss Steve Bruce heads the list of potential replacements as Huddersfield set out to find a successor to Peter Jackson.

The Terriers sacked Jackson yesterday after his 18 months in charge at the McAlpine Stadium had culminated in tenth place in Division One this season.

Town, who have been linked with moves for former Liverpool manager Roy Evans as well as Bruce in recent months, were reported to be ready to invite applications for the vacant post.

Satellite tycoon Barry Rubery took over as owner of Huddersfield in January, but no sooner had he arrived at the McAlpine Stadium than Jackson's job was said to be under threat.

A total of £2.5million was believed to be available for new players initially, with Nottingham Forest centre-half Craig Armstrong and Bournemouth left-back Jamie Vincent signing for a combined amount of £1.25million.

But their arrival did not help Huddersfield - who named Ian Ayre as their new chairman at the weekend - make a belated push for the play-offs.

When Jackson and his assistant Terry Yorath were appointed in October 1997, Town were rooted to the foot of the First Division but they avoided relegation and led the table at the start of this campaign.

Ayre said: ""Huddersfield Town have made no secret of their ambitions for the Premiership, and in trying to achieve these goals we are keen to ensure that we do this with the highest confidence in all key positions."

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