Sometimes emotions can get the better of someone, which Huddersfield Town coach David Wagner can admit.
Following his team’s late winner against Leeds United in the Yorkshire derby, Wagner sprinted down the touchline to join in on the celebrations, but ended up in a confrontation with a not-so-happy Leeds boss Garry Monk, which sparked a melee near the tunnel.
ICYMI Here is #htafc boss David Wagner storming down the touchline in wild jubilation after a last-gasp winner! pic.twitter.com/PNCqDM1PbH
— The Sack Race (@thesackrace) February 6, 2017
Wagner, who was sent to the stands after the incident, has since apologized for his behavior.
“It is all part of the emotion of the game but maybe this should happen with the players on the grass,” Wagner said, via PA Sport. “For me, celebrating with my players is not disrespectful but perhaps it is in British football culture. This culture is different in Germany.
“This game is very emotional for me and my staff. I am sorry and I apologise for what happened afterwards.”
Monk also held his hands up following the match and admitted that he behaved in a wrongful manner.
Huddersfield is currently in fourth place in the Championship, leading Leeds by one point after the victory.
Ha, when Klopp does it, it’s a breath of fresh air.
Maybe for you and me, but a lot of people hate on Klopp for the his histrionics…They consider it over the top and unprofessional.
Just to clarify, I like it as well, it’s fun. However, the British find it unprofessional and he works there. If he worked in MLS or Germany then he would be judged by their rules. You have to play by the rules, both written and unwritten in the country you work/live in.
It is great, and as I said in the other thread, this was poor form on his part. It still doesn’t excuse the other manager starting a physical confrontation. That can’t be summed up with a simple apology.
Its nice to see grown men look in the mirror and say,”I was wrong”. Great example to their teams concerning responsibility. Good for both of them. I understand the emotion on both sides. But then to calm down and honestly evaluate their own conduct is admirable.
Except he wasn’t wrong in the first place. British football culture is really uptight about its unwritten rules just like baseball.