Over four and a half years ago, Bath City took on a little-known team from Essex called Concord Rangers.
City held onto a 1-0 scoreline for much of the game and it looked like they would take all three points.
Unfortunately, Concord equalised late into the match. What can I say? It happens. Considering that this took place almost five years ago and the result had no significant impact on the season, I feel that I have got over it!
I can’t really remember much about the game at all, apart from one incident involving their manager, Danny Cowley. Upon witnessing his team equalise, Concord’s boss ran to the Bath City bench, before spotting Twerton Park legend, Jim Rollo, and shouting like a yob, “I remember you! You’re a c**t!”
I am sure you will agree, that kind of behaviour is disgusting – especially when addressing a hero like Jim Rollo. Sorry, Sir Jim Rollo.
Why am I bringing all of this back up now? Well, since that dark day of obscene profanity, Danny Cowley has been doing rather well for himself, progressing from club to club, climbing the football pyramid and his own career ladder. Despite his previous indiscretion, I can bring myself to congratulate the man on his achievements.
It just so happens, that this afternoon, Mr Cowley finally got the chance to take on my other team – Leeds United.
The former-Concord boss is now managing Huddersfield Town. Anyone who knows about football, or geography for that matter, will be aware that this is a local fixture for Leeds.
These derbies can be notoriously difficult, despite the fact Leeds are having a superb season, and Huddersfield are struggling.
Leeds thankfully won the game, to return to the top of the league.
How did Danny Cowley react? Did he call the world-famous Leeds manager, Marcelo Bielsa, a bad four-letter word?
Of course not…
* admittedly, given the chance, I would kiss Marcelo Bielsa’s behind too.
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