Former Huddersfield Town, Southampton and Millwall man makes swift return to management after bizarre exit
The 38-year-old took charge of Cypriot side Ayia Napa last month but raised eyebrows when he departed after two games at the helm.
His sudden exit was made stranger by the fact he had overseen wins in both of his games in charge.
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Hide AdPuncheon, who also represented the likes of Southampton, Millwall and Crystal Palace during his playing career, has now taken charge of fellow Cyrpiot side Akritas Chlorokas.


A statement issued by the club read: “We are excited to officially welcome Jason Puncheon as the new head coach of Akritas Chlorakas.
“With his extensive experience as a player in top leagues and his leadership qualities, we are confident that he will bring fresh ideas, determination, and a winning mentality to our team.
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“Jason has shown his passion for football throughout his career, and we are thrilled to have him bring that same energy to Akritas Chlorakas.
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Hide Ad“Together, we are ready to face the challenges ahead, work hard, and achieve great things.
“Let’s give Jason a warm welcome to the Akritas family and show our support as he begins this new journey with us. Here’s to a successful and exciting chapter for Akritas Chlorakas.”
Puncheon joined Huddersfield on loan from Crystal Palace in 2019, making a total of seven appearances for the Terriers.
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