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
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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.